Selling it all for a bluewater boat - Advice requested :)

[Mycroft]

I'm guessing that Sailboat Reviews of Offshore Cruising Yachts : Bluewaterboats.org is the correct URL.

[Freedom2015]

Look at Beneteau 46; we have been in gale force winds with no problems, except forgot to tie down the TV in the main stateroom. Very solid and comfortable for bluewater sailing. I've had people dispute this before, without owning one or even chartering one. We love our boat and trust it in all weather conditions.

[sailorboy1]

Originally Posted by bcholette

I appreciate it and please let me know if any other details will help us in figuring out what boat will be a proper fit! Cheers and thanks in advance!

So ........................................ what did you decide based on all this expert advice? I hope it was to get a boat that YOU like and the hell with everyone else!

[JPA Cate]

bcholette:

FYI, there's another thread on CF called Survey 101. I suggest you have a good serious look at it if you enjoy your classes. Bear in mind, San Diego is a very mild weather sort of place; you might want to check out the ocean there in a winter storm. And as to sailing to Japan, good luck for not striking a typhoon. Your Husky may get motion-sick, my Malemute did--in cars. Both are breeds that can turn on the excitement very fast, lovely beasts, actually. There is no reason to assume that neither of your pets will get seasick, some do, some don't. But the possibility is something you may want to integrate into your thinking [the vet can sell you drugs, but you may not like how the pets respond].

Ann

[hubertstephen]

If you are not squemish about ferrocement then i would check these out one is in Victoria BC and the other is in Nanaimo
45' Ketch Sailboat | sailboats | Victoria | Kijiji
Sailboat, 47' Ketch | sailboats | Nanaimo | Kijiji
oh up to 42' nvm then how about 35'?
Sailboat. 35ft Endurance Cutter/ Heavily Built Offshore Ready | sailboats | Nanaimo | Kijiji

[Rsmith3]

What’s everyone’s opinion on a Pearson 36-2 for a coastal cruiser or possibly longer open ocean trips? I'm looking for island hopping in the Caribbean, Bahamas trips and maybe expanding my horizons once I gain more experience. I was looking at an 85 Pearson 36-2. Is this boat a good choice for this use? I have read many reviews on this model. Thanks...

[cheoah]

I think the 365 is a heavier cruising boat and the 36-2 is a beamy, fin keeler?

If the boat surveys well I'm sure it would island hop just fine, old boat issues notwithstanding.