Crew Wanted: Captain, Crew for Hunter 450, Panama City to Fiji

[Cruzist]

Is this still an active proposal. I have 50,000 plus ocean miles, have done the trip (Mass to NZ in 2005) and am interested in delivering the boat for expenses only.
tom

[sammy88]

if you decide to sail it with crew i would be interested in joining you on a more relaxed pace than a typical delivery schedule.


stan

[saculmot]

I'm retired and live near Panama City. I'm looking for something to do and would be interested in helping someone crew it. HMU if you're still looking.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by sydbab

Hi we are looking at buying a 97 model Hunter 450 passage and seeking expressions of interest in sailing her from Panama City to Fiji.
This would suit someone with a lot of open ocean sailing experience who wants to do the South Pacific but doesn't own a boat. We would be willing to let you have the boat for a reasonable amount of time in exchange for sailing her to Fiji early in 2013.
The other option we are looking at is to hire a professional crew to just sail the boat more or less directly to Fiji with minimum stops.

This is all dependant on the opinions I get here as to the wisdom of sailing a Hunter 450 Passage on this long a voyage .
Thanks

Well its mainly downwind from the Galapagos Islands... winds lightish or not to bad till the SPCZ then it can get squally and gusty..
Don't see it being a problem... unless you have 3000litres tankage above the waterline...lol

[eaglemac]

Have you left yet? I could see leaving in may.. To Hawaii, then south after June . Avoid hurricane/typhoon/cyclone season in N and S at all cost.

[bvimatelot]

Originally Posted by sydbab

Hi we are looking at buying a 97 model Hunter 450 passage and seeking expressions of interest in sailing her from Panama City to Fiji.
This would suit someone with a lot of open ocean sailing experience who wants to do the South Pacific but doesn't own a boat. We would be willing to let you have the boat for a reasonable amount of time in exchange for sailing her to Fiji early in 2013.
The other option we are looking at is to hire a professional crew to just sail the boat more or less directly to Fiji with minimum stops.

This is all dependant on the opinions I get here as to the wisdom of sailing a Hunter 450 Passage on this long a voyage .
Thanks

PM sent. I'm available and have crew. Tony

[Sailingsoon1959]

Hello my name is Diana Davis I have been crewing and Delivering boats for the last 10 yrs I have included a list of my experience and references.
Thank you for your time and consideration
Diana Davis
I am Looking for a position as crew or Captain I am dependable easy going person to Sail with and willing to help with duties and chores aboard. I have at least 20,000 miles of sailing experience. I have sailed through out the Caribbean Lived aboard My boat, for several years. I have a uscc 6 pack lic. Currant passport And TWIC card red cross CPR , Emt, also World Cruising Blue Water safety Cert .
I am currently working towards my 100 ton Master .

I can Stand watch, navigate , cook, handle any deck work, I would be an asset to any team. I am a non smoker , drug free, sober.
I have no current health problems.

I grew up in south Florida and the Bahamas, Sailing, and Diving

[sydbab]

Hi Guys
Deal fell through , no boat , no trip , back to a shity 12 hour day.
still looking for a 45' and up post 1995 model, voyage capable sailboat
for under 100k.
I am trying to do the almost impossible, buy a boat in the USA do the trip and resell it in Australia without losing my shirt.

Before you tell me what a stupid idea this is i did the same crossing SF to SYD via Hawaii 3 years ago and sold the boat for a modest loss (5k, should have held out) .
But going via Hawaii we missed out on Galapogos and Tahiti, so we are back again looking for an east coast boat.
Thanks
DC

[bvimatelot]

Bad Luck. Let us know how you get on on the East Coast. Tony

[oceanstar]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

There's a very big difference between a Tayana 52 and a Hunter 450. The Hunter is not heavy duty. The creaking and loud banging noises down below caused by the flexing bulkhead joints will drive you nuts. Also, you'll want to make some major changes/repairs to your heads and holding tank system on the Hunter unless you don't mind going in a bucket the entire distance. The 15 yr old rig, you might also have some issues there... get it checked out.

please contact me to delivery yacht.
I find a satisfactory solution for you

[cptn.km]

i iterest

[boatman61]

Skip the East coast and head for the Carib islands... check out Moorings and Sunsail... also brokers in St Martin, Martinique etc where you'll find boats set up for oceans deserted by owners who thought they were up to the 'dream' but became sick of the reality...
Good Luck with the search..
And if you get stuck gimme a shout... my profile on CF will give any info relevant

[OICUR12]

anybody pro's posting on this thread looking for a deckhand please PM me.
thx

[mroberts0101]

I have a 97 450 passage and just completing refit. New NorthSails will arrive Feb 22nd then she is ready to cruise.

Are you looking to purchase? I will sell for $100k and then stay on as captain to go whenever you would like. Call me with ideas.

[sydbab]

Hi and thanks everyone , we are currently looking at a late model benetaeu 50 , yes a lot more money but a lot more security when your in a big blow , anyway thanks for talking me out of the Hunter, I would never have been comfortable see how we go .
Take care .
Dave