Center cockpits under 40ft?

[sailpower]

Looks like an ancient radar.

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[sailpower]

Through the bulkhead and into the cabinet on the other side?

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[ALAIN97133]

Originally Posted by Manos1955

I would go either for the Irwin 38 or the Najad 36

From junk to jewel ? Used Irwin can be found for $60,000 while second hand Najads go for $300,000 ! People should always stated their budget before daydreaming

[Salty Mike]

Originally Posted by sailpower

Looks like an ancient radar.

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Like the one Spock used back in the 60's...

[Ungvar]

Originally Posted by Salty Mike

What is the thing on the wall that looks like a periscope at the 121 mark in the video?

That's a RADAR. Old RADARs had a cowling over them to reduce glare for daytime use. The picture they painted was most brilliant immediately following the sweep and then would fade off until the next sweep. They required a lot more skill and concentration to use than modern LCD displays.

The cowling could also help to maintain night vision by not throwing backscatter all over the bridge/RADAR station when not in use.

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[PC33]

Towards the smaller end of the spectrum- I had a Carter Passage 33. The aft cabin was a bit tricky getting into especially if you have back problems, but I assume neither your kid or dog do. Great boat.

[barnakiel]

You can sort by 'centercockpit' at yachtworld. Then you can look up the layouts here:

Search for sailboats on sailboatdata.com, the worlds largest sailboat database.

Googling for 'centercockpit' and browsing the resulting IMAGES is a great way too.

Cheers,
b.

[haiqu]

Some more options:

Vanguard 38 (Netherlands, steel)
SeaRunner trimaran (glass on ply)

[Chinook92]

Originally Posted by barnakiel

You can sort by 'centercockpit' at yachtworld. Then you can look up the layouts here:

Search for sailboats on sailboatdata.com, the worlds largest sailboat database.

Googling for 'centercockpit' and browsing the resulting IMAGES is a great way too.

Cheers,
b.

Image searches for boats is like watching hardcore porn with the sound off, just so the wife doesn't catch you. You only get half the action, and in the end leaves you disappointed and confused because the old lady barged in on you and she ain't the same 19year old bouncy something or other coed you got caught watching. It just leaves you wanting more. Wanting better, wanting change, wanting something that makes you feel better about your life. Wanting to forget the shame and pain of a daily grind. It leaves you confused and unfulfilled, wondering, what next...

My point is, Id rather check.with the experts, and ask questions if somebody posts about a boat i potentially would like to know more about. Doubt somebody would post about a junk boat, at least here you get a more neutral opinion vs having to contact a broker to get a question answered.

[El Pinguino]

Most, but not all, Westerly Oceanlords, a nominal 41 feet, have island beds down the back.

[barnakiel]

Najad 411 may have the aft layout you want. It is 'just' some inches longer than 40' though.

b.

[Greggegner]

We have Pearson 385 and like it very much. She is 38.5' and just under 20k# dry. Owners site is below, let me know if you have any questions.

http://www.p385.com


Greg S/V Sweet Dreams
Pearson P385 out of Racine Wisconsin

[ALAIN97133]

Originally Posted by PC33

Towards the smaller end of the spectrum- I had a Carter Passage 33. The aft cabin was a bit tricky getting into especially if you have back problems, but I assume neither your kid or dog do. Great boat.

... Cheers! If they do have back problems, you still can them into the aft cabin provided they join the "Inversion Table" cult but I doubt dogs are welcome in that sect

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLs_cYdwAWo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZmR1et6x90

[Toaster]

I'm a few months late to this thread, but in any case, I have a Nicholson 38 ketch, which is super. More information at nicholson38.org. Only around 140 of these were built, but they are rock solid.

The center cockpit is really secure - we sailed her from Seattle north as far as Glacier Bay, and handled the weather - rain and cold - very well.

She handles heavy seas and winds very well, and being a ketch there are a lot of sail plan options (which is part of the fun).