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Forum: General Sailing Forum

12-09-2020, 11:29

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Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

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Posted By Don C L

Re: Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

Well, challenging compared to what? I learned to drive when I was a kid in a 15 passenger van. Yes the full keel won't turn as fast as a fin keel, and going in reverse, well that will always be...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

12-09-2020, 11:20

Replies: 164

Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

Views: 34,842

Posted By Don C L

Re: Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

Yes, now!:biggrin: June through October usually very nice. Typically pleasant calm mornings and breezy afternoons. The only thing to keep an eye on are Santa Ana winds as they can occur this time of...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

11-09-2020, 19:59

Replies: 164

Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

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Posted By Don C L

Re: Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

Which coast? I'd be fine with it here in the Santa Barbara Channel and we can get some interesting conditions at times. Congratulations!

Forum: General Sailing Forum

28-08-2020, 14:30

Replies: 164

Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

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Posted By Don C L

Re: Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

Yep, Hawaii is all "downhill" and usually pretty nice weather and pleasant water temperatures. Going to Seattle is "uphill" against the waves, winds and currents and the splashes coming over the rail...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

27-08-2020, 19:52

Replies: 164

Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

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Posted By Don C L

Re: Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

For a first trip I think you might do better to go to Hawaii than north to Seattle!:biggrin::biggrin:

Forum: General Sailing Forum

26-08-2020, 16:01

Replies: 164

Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

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Posted By Don C L

Re: Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

Just another thing to throw in the mix. The Maltese Falcon can be singlehanded I believe,
https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/luxury-charter-yacht-22342/maltese-falcon.htm
but reliance on mechanical...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

25-08-2020, 17:57

Replies: 164

Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

Views: 34,842

Posted By Don C L

Re: Boat Size For Single Handle Sailing

I think it has more to do with the rig and the way it is laid out and what mechanical advantages are employed, more than length. But I'd personally probably draw the line under 40' somewhere.
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