Introduction and a warm hello to all

[KuoPau]

Helo to the forum

Just joined today.

Me and the wife did 3 years of cruising 15 years ago before the kids (3) and want to do it again with them before they fly away.

So thought it would be good to join a active forum on the subject.

When we were last doing our adventures it was in a 33’ homebuilt GRP mono thing I never got finished much apart the bulkheads and installing the store bought stuff mast, motor, toilet, galley etc.

Now we are looking for something that can handle 2 adults and 3 kids. Mono or good multi in steel, aluminium or GRP (possibly something else). The budget is tight but can stretch for a gem. Also considering heavily damaged GRP, ALU or Steel hulls with all the goodies in as can fix them myself, just cant afford to build a new one with this budget. So on damaged boats or true gems for sale you come across, do let me know.

[Hud3]

Welcome aboard, KuoPau!

From what you wrote in your intro, you must be a pretty handy guy, and one with a bit of patience. Good luck finding a boat to suit your needs.

KuoPau, welcome aboard. Too bad you are in Europe, I would have a good option for you on a 40 footer
It would be great to hear about your previous cruising experience. So many people put cruising off until the boat is done. I would enjoy seeing some posts about building as you go. Might inspire some to take off now, rather than letting the dream die before the boat leaves the dock.

[KuoPau]

Thank you both for the welcome.

Being a X Californian myself, actually would not mind continuing the cruise from the pacific coast.
Looking at boat prises I probably am going to end up buying the boat in the US anyway. Then working at some boatyard for 6-12 months before setting off. I’m only a flight away :) so tell me more on the 40’

I will send you a PM.

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha KuoPau,
Welcome aboard! Good to have you here.
Kai Nui might have something for you. I just left Moss Landing about a month ago after sailing down from SF. Its really a great place to get some work done.
Kind regards,
JohnL