boatman61

Boatman

I have a Bene 323 and the time is coming to sail her from the Caribbean to the Azores.. Can you please tell me something about your W to E Atlantic crossings in Beneteau 331´s and 321? I am particuilarly interested in: route; time of the year; and who long it took..

Thanks in advance for sharing some wisdom..

Carlos

Thanks again Boatman; getting the skills together is exactly what I've been doing. Been saturating myself with navagation info- coastal/geometry techniques. There's not much sailing where I'm at (mid-west USA), hence get my own. I've got the hands on basics, but need to make that second nature, then do some crewing for "grad school"- this is a long term goal. I had looked at th CDs and other Alberg designs, the only thing is that the through-hull tiller kind of gives me the heebee geebees-How do you repair or rig up what you can't reach? In any event, I'm enjoying these eary steps in, and really appreciate the advice from the old hands-Graciass, K

Just the sort of thing I was looking for. I got boat struck for a Folkboat (with the full keel and other heavy duty design features) but could't pull it off in time. I know this one has been on the Great Lakes, but probably in very controlled circumstances, and never in blue water. Just as I read the books out there, and the forums, I see a lot of variety and just don't have the personal experience yet to sort it all out. I think I'll probably make it my first boat and keep it in local lakes, use it as a trainer. Anything serious I do any time soon with be under someone else's command; I'm just getting started. Thanx again for the insight and I'll probaly hit you up again.

Hello Boatman! If you could spare a few words for a rookie, I'd like your take on some things- but the main thing is about liveaboard on a very little boat. I'm looking at getting my first this summer, a 22' cabin cruiser with a swing keel and a pop top over the companion way. Anyway, my main question is what difference do you experience between a 22'er and say a 25 or 27'er? Do they handle a lot differently in blue water? Are they just too small to carry the water for long stays away from supplies? I've been pretty good at keeping my essentials to a backpack when necessary, but I'm brand new to sailing. I have a good deal on a good boat from a very good friend's father (she sailed this boat w/family for years), but I don't want to get the wrong boat, even if I got it free. It just seems like a 22'er might have a lot of "personality" to deal with on bigger water. Is there a big change there (between 22 and say 27')? Thanx, Anderson

I agree Boatman, I have yet to figured out any of woodie's posts. If you get a chance Boatman, pick up a copy of Lats and Arts I think you would enjoy it even though you may not like it....
I tried to post this comment and had problems for some reason I can't post with the marinas internet access.
I hope all is well with you, are the euro problems affection you much?

Hey Boatman - Good fun. Thanks for the comments!

Thanks for prompt reply . Iwill try them

Hi to all members. I am a Shipman 28 owner living in Scotland and I am having problems with perished rubber window seals. I have tried to replace them but cant find a supplier as no one seems to have seals for double glazed windows.
Can anyone be of help?

Hi Phil,
thanks for the response, am selling a business prior to travelling to USA but may have a slight delay, will contact you again when I have more idea of dates.
regards

Hi Phil,
am intending to buy yacht in Florida in next 60 days,need to get it to Brisbane Australia.
Can you advise approx cost and time required? I would like to crew.