definitely!!!,.. These boats can be relatively inexpensive, and if the purchase price reflects the condition of the boat you will get many years of sailing pleasure at a very reasonable cost, assuming you have the time and inclination to make the repairs and improvements that these older boats will undoubtably require. Also, list the Dreadnought 32 (Tahiti ketch in heavy fg). The boat is well balanced and is relatively stiff. . Most of our class of 2008 were fin keel, and some form of spade rudder. If I were rich, it would be a Najad. You feel you should be working on the boat every spare minute and it’s hard to enjoy any other relaxation until the boat is finished. Great list! ", there is one you may have over looked! While boats are so incredibly expensive, the bottom line is safety at sea, getting parts in exotic locations, and the cost of repairs. 2 minutes read. http://homepage.mac.com/rwsailor/fc/fc.html Small boat cruising now includes boats up to about 35 feet and it is worth noting that some of the largest builders of production sailboats have very few models in the 35 and under category that could be considered a boat you could live aboard. Bluewater Offshore Cruising SailboatBluewater Cruiser New French-built cruiser with a distinctly American look. The Best-Riding Center Console Boats for Rough Water. Browse all the Blue Water Cruisers that we have advertised for sale. The W32 gives you a lot better access to the motor. Are you looking for a safe, stable, affordable, blue-water or coastal cruising sailboat for you and your partner with room for a couple of small children? It is designed for couples who enjoy sailing down to the Bahamas for winters. High ballast ratio. I constantly got calls from owners telling me how they had “beat” a local contemporary design.” (from Yacht Design According to Perry). The design is based upon a 30-foot yacht named Babe that was designed by the legendary Olin Stephens in 1935 and used as a coastal racer and weekend cruiser. What is your position on an Island Packet 320? Sail area: 340 sq. The W32 might be the choice for 2, while the HC33 might be better for 3-4 based on having two private sleeping quarters. I'm leary of teak decks on any boat due to maintenance issues and would prefer any of the above boats without teak decks. Many different versions built 1967-85. On long voyages this can become a serious problem, but for a short coastal cruise, or a weekend trip on the lake, the lack of headroom is less of a problem. Agreed, the Baba 30 is really beauty. These choices are based on our years sailing with other cruisers. The center cockpit model Irwins are always hard to find, and there are good reasons for this. More Sailboats. 337 built 1966-78. Ballast: 2,400 lbs. Nor’Sea 27 – LOA: 31’ LOD: 27’ LWL: 25’ Beam: 8’ Draft: 3’10” Displacement: 8,100 lbs. We are in the 50+knot "club" and our HC did great while other cruisers suffered dearly. I would have liked to see a bolder sweep to this sheer, but it’s fine as is. For more info and specifics about the I37, try Jack Horner's review here: http://www.boatus.com/boatreviews/sail/Irwin37.asp. The boat features a shoal draft of under 4-feet and a displacement of less than 8,000 pounds. Headroom is limited to about 5’. 227 built 1976-84. This rig is well forward and shows swept spreaders with forward lower shrouds. Displacement: 7,400 lbs. Has an outboard well in lazarette. Sail area: 629 sq. I want the ability to easily make 7+ knots in all conditions. tanzer 10.5 pilot house! I suppose anything COULD be upgraded to bluewater capable, but at what cost? That said, there have been many intrepid voyages, including circumnavigations, made in cruiser/racer designs. This is a very nice looking boat. Agreed, that's a steep price. Catamarans Under 40 Feet; Catamarans Between 41 and 45 Feet; Catamarans Between 46 and 50 Feet ... Mayotte (Voyage) 47 This is one exceptionally sturdy blue-water voyaging boat, with a good turn of speed. http://www.capegeorgecutters.com/FC22/index.html. Three cabin owner version layout and epoxy construction. I've never sailed a 320, but I do like IP's in general for their salty style, solid construction and seaworthiness. I know from personal experience that having a partly restored boat sitting on the marina or in your yard is a deeply unsatisfying experience. To me to "dodge weather" when you are in the mid of an ocean has little meaning, unless you have a really fast boast like those racers who do the Volvo ocean race. They’re all proven sea boats, they have a draft of less than 1.5 meters (5 feet), they have tiller steering, they are of fiberglass construction and are reasonably available on the used boat market. 5. William Garden feels it is one of his finest, safest designs! I am plotting to get another bluewater boat. If you don’t have the time, inclination and expertise to do the upgrade work, then my heartfelt advice to you is to find a boat that has already been completely restored and pay the premium in the price. Irwin's can be fine boats (I owned one for 5 years), but they would not be my choice for bluewater. My wife is 5'9" and I 6'3". Not sure the HC33 meets your $50k criteria though. great post! Beneteau’s boats always deserve a close look. http://www.capedory.org/specs/cd28.htm, Pearson Triton 28 – LOD: 28’6” LWL: 20’6” Beam: 8’3” Draft: 4’3″ Displacement 8,000 lbs. Fair enough. From my dock neighbors entire summer (3 full days per week) this is a truly massive problem to fix and delayed their cruising dream by a year. Lyle Hess design One of the larger “trailerable” offshore cruisers. The hull to deck joint is glassed over on the inside during production resulting in a absolutely solid boat with no joint leaks. Perhaps it's time I write a sequel to this post to include the many good recommendations from the comments. We have Blue Water Cruisers for sale in regions all over the UK. Ballast: 4,250 lbs. – LOD: 25’6” LWL: 21’ Beam: 7’6” Draft: 4’ Displacement: 5,400 lbs. Its a toss up between the HC33 and W32 about interior layout overall. I like the cutaway forefoot. through the deck) and the heads were then glassed over. The Tiburon is a Crealock design and eventually became the CR 38. In general, the HC 33t probably has the highest average price of any in my list, but its' such a sweet ride! I've seen 2 33t's that needed a little TLC sell near $50k. I like the Tanzer 10.5, but is she bluewater capable? This is a great post. Thanks for the addition. (Not joking.) Denmark France Sailboats - Latest News From The Yards UK USA 9 Cruiser Sailboats Under 30 Ft We Love. The 420 came out in 1999 and today you may be lucky enough to get a 2000 to 2002 model for $250K. The photos also show a staysail. Others include the Southern Cross 28/31/35, Weatherly 32, Aries 32 and Roughwater 32. There is no definitive measure of “seaworthiness”, so any discussion of “seaworthy” will have to cover a lot of ground . International Folkboat 26 – LOD: 25’1” LWL: 19’8” Beam: 7’5” Draft: 3’11” Displacement: approx. iron. Yes the Baba 30 would fit the Boat Porn listing ! They may take a ­little elbow grease and require a few new parts, but here’s a look at nine of the best cruising sailboats that can sail afar for less than $100,000. We have Blue Water Cruisers for sale in regions all over the UK. 20 cruising sailboats that you can afford, Part 1 of a 4 part series on affordable cruising sailboats. The Hunter 27 is available used, and this boat is still … Numbers below 20 indicate a lightweight racing boat; 20 to 30 indicates a coastal cruiser; 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. ... 30' Ericson 1/4 Partnership Marina Del Rey Los Angeles CA, California Asking $3,700. Aah there I am trying hard to decide which one to choose........except I couldn't afford even a model version! This is one boat I’ll definitely board Beneteau Wave Rider 42CC at Annapolis. ft. Alberg design. thanks all, @Nadia Brightman :). ... GREAT VALUE. Gear. We love the little quarter berth "room" in the HC33 but at the same time you sacrifice a lot of space in the engine room. Any one agree / dissagree? I did have to replumb the water tanks so as to be able to isolate them from one another. In fact, it’s sort of American looking and good looking too. A massive...and very expensive problem to fix. Ballast: 2,750 lbs. You are on to something with these large dispacement boats. Thanks Dan. ft. 846 boats built 1972-82. Which of these wonderful boats would have sufficient headroom and a nice sleeping double for a couple like us? Latest. Shoal draft of 3’2”. The D/L of this design is 183. Did any one mention a DownEast 32? :). POCKET CRUISERS Maybe I'm too wrapped up in the asthetics of these classic designs.Good tip on the HC33. Here's one you can have for under $50k. is for sale @ $95,000. Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 Great head room. In this case the company has given us a well-designed boat with some unusual features. 5’11” headroom under short cabin trunk. Needs a little work but is a great boat.miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/d/classicblue-water-passage/6479457885.html, Copyright: SailFarLiveFree.com. Nada Guides Find Bluewater boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. 4 January 2018. View All Sailboats. I’m not sure how this berth would work for a couple. LOD: 32’ LWL: 27’6” Beam: 11’ Draft: 5’ Displacement: 19,500 Ballast: 7,000 lbs. Under Sail. http://www.samlmorse.com/?a=fc_home You can get some idea of current prices for these boats at the following sites. The center cockpit is Ideal. No mention of the Nor'Sea 27.... Should be on the list for sure. Sadler design. I owned a Downeast32. Thousands of these reliable and robust fiberglass boats still sail, despite the fact that they first entered the market in 1972. http://www.sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_ID=864 internal lead. Among these boats you’ll find a range of boats from cruiser/racer designs to traditional heavy boats more suited to comfortable cruising in heavy weather far offshore. The amount of storage is phenomenal for those long passages. Home/Sailboats - Latest News From The Yards/ 9 Cruiser Sailboats Under 30 Ft We Love. Contessa 26 / Taylor 26 So, let’s examine this profile in detail. but affordable??! Strong and fast - I loved that boat. Your initial choices amongst these boats will depend on the type of sailing you intend to do. I particularly like the 320's rig - a cutter is nice for having headsail options and the Hoyt staysail boom keeps things simple. Updated: April 7, 2020. This eliminates the standard swim step we see so often. The company obviously puts a lot of market research into its new models. Great comments, thanks for sharing Tate. But Beneteau has countered this with a drop-down platform that extends about a foot beyond the transom. What, no mention of the Bill Garden designed Fast Passage 39? https://sailuniverse.com › 2020 › 10 › 09 › 7-used-bluewater-sailboats-love Small cruising boats are appealing for many reasons, but if you're like most of us, you want to maintain a certain level of comfort while on the water. The galley is spread out fore and aft, but it looks to me like there is still plenty of working room. Cape Dory 25 – LOD: 24’10” LWL: 18’ Beam: 7’3” Draft: 3’ Displacement: 4,000 lbs. 389 built 1975-84. Most have an outboard motor. Thanks for the addition! The interior shows a two-head, two-stateroom layout with the galley in the passageway to the aft cabin. I wouldn't say the Downeaster 32 is merely a contender, but possibly an outright winner in the category of "Affordable Bluewater Sailboats",.. ,much more so in fact than 10 boats mentioned in this article,.. at least from the prices I've seen. Here’s a list of 20 older boats that meet my guidelines for a good cruising sailboat. Our family own CSY-33. I'll tell my wife that's what I'm doing as I sit with blurry vision @ 2am ! Mine would be very similar, but might include the Endeavour 37. The credit for satisfying the needs of millions of cruisers goes to Bavaria Cruiser-46. water(?). ft. Phil Rhodes design. Sail area: 382 sq. These sturdy, aft cockpit boats boast good water and fuel tankage, a nice 2/2 layout, and an optional shoal keel (4’ 6”) for skinny water destinations. Over 3000 built worldwide. Unfortunately, the sailplan we have is not carefully drafted so it doesn’t do much for the look of the boat. I like Bayfields (and other Ted Gozzard designs) too, but they're outside my top 10. The HC33 has a rounded cabin top that makes sitting on the edges of it more of a pain, but the W32 requires drop boards or water will run into the cockpit. Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability. 5’11” headroom. Cape Dory 27 – LOD: 27’1” LWL: 20’ Beam: 8’6” Draft: 4’ Displacement: 7,500 lbs. Note how the tip of the transom is at the waterline. The saloon has a dinette, which to my eye looks on the minimal side. They may be fat and slow, but so is the WestSail 32. Love the Fast Passage 39 and Garden's original s/v Bolero! Yes, the teak deck is something to consider, but overall, not a deal breaker in the big picture of off-shore cruising. ), A good look at Mariah 31's transom hung rudder, The Westsail 32's full keel means business (photo by, My kind of math: Baba 30 + tanbark sails = boat porn. By John Kretschmer. 1983-90 boats the best choice. My personal preference for bluewater is a a heavy full keeler, though this may change with experience. Ballast: 3,500 lbs. They seem worthy & affordable too. Another good boat is the Gulf 32. Hahn - True enough, finding a HC33t for $50k is a difficult proposition. The best point of sail is on a reach with the first reef thrown in at a respectable 20 knots. I’m not too keen on the wheel position. Latest. power or sail . I single-handed a Bruce Roberts 31 (schooner-rigged) across the Atlantic and back . early and 4,100 lbs. Ballast: 1,800 lbs.Sail Area: 250 sq ft. Bruce Bingham design 434 Flickas from 1978-94. The aft deck spacious and the aft cabin just wonderful. Collision Avoidance System for Sailboats. Sister to Westsail. Just wanted to add some thoughts to your post. Check it out here: http://urban-nomads.net/great-boat-living-websites.Thanks for the helpful tips! This is an elaborate and very well thought out transom detail that will allow you to bring your dinghy up next to the boat without threatening the gelcoat on the transom edge. In those days, coastal racing included events like the 150-mile Florida to Nassau Race. It's nice to dream!I second the comment about the Downeaster. Powered by, 50 years of cruising sailboat evolution by Ted Bewer here, Blue Water on a Budget: 5 Budget Cruisers for Crossing Oceans, Go Small and Go Now: 5 Pocket Cruisers to Take you Anywhere, A Proper StinkPot: Top 5 Pilothouse Motorsailers, The Voyager's Handbook: The Essential Guide to Blue Water Cruising by Beth Leonard, How to Sail Around the World: Advice and Ideas for Voyaging Under Sail by Hal Roth, Twenty Small Boats to Take You Anywhere by John Vigor, my list of favorite pocket cruisers to take you anywhere, The Metal Yacht (Guest Post by Ted Brewer), Privacy Policy & Disclaimers (Affiliate, etc. )One quirk of the HC33: The teak decks were fastened from the bottom up (e.g. However, the boats are extremely practical with little exterior teak, a very versatile aluminum toe rail, and a … Tankage (water and fuel) is pretty light, with both being under 100 gallons. Atomic 4 inboard optional. lead. I'm intrigued by many of the Roberts designs and metal boats in general, but I don't have any experience with either. Ballast: 3,000 lbs. At 25 to 32ft overall, you’re going to have to accept some compromises. Lapworth design Atomic 4 gas inboard was standard. Cal 30 Review. THE ULTIMATE COMPACT CRUISING CAT. The windshield is fixed and, while obtrusive in the drawing, looks just fine in the photos. . Alberg design. Built in Canada as the Taylor 26 Proven circumnavigator. Downeaster 32' is a clear contender here, and also wins as most beautiful ;-D and very stable.Also possibly the largest interior per length? Our good friend has a HC33 and we have a W32. The aft cabin has a large double berth and symmetrically arranged lockers and settees. Falmouth Cutter 22 – LOA: 30’6” LOD: 22’ LWL: 20’10” Beam: 8’ Draft: 3’6” Displacement: 7,400 lbs. I am in the market for a boat and read avidly all comments, posts and mentions of possible boats that are out there. Please respond, thx. The Triton, 35 and 37 are all capable and proven offshore boats. I'm a fan of Southern Cross sailboats and Gilmer designs. Definitely a unique look, in a good way. Ballast: 2,300 lbs. S&S design 700 built 1961-79. Sail area: 264 sq. We really love the HC33's pullman berth in the center of the boat but at the same time we don't enjoy the forward head nor do we like the table layout on the HC33 which requires a lot of people to get up if the person furthest in the booth needs to get out. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Print. Most coastal cruiser designs are not really suitable for heavy offshore work but are more than satisfactory for shorter cruises closer to shore where more facilities are available. I agree, there's a definate choice to make between speed and tank-like toughness. No comparison there. It is a bulkhead-mounted wheel offset to starboard, much like we see on cruising catamarans. This traditionally raked transom really drives the look of this boat. She’s easy to heave-to and will take care of her crew in a storm. But the boat is s so beautiful and so well made that I had to include it, even if finding a good one may mean spending $25k more. Ballast: 3,500 lbs. I sailed our HC 33 from Alaska to New Zealand on a 5-year cruise. 700 built Plentiful and affordable. 20 cruising sailboats that you can afford Part 1 of a 4 part series on affordable cruising sailboats. internal lead. Bluewater boats for sale on YachtWorld are available for a swath of prices from $24,000 on the moderate end of the spectrum all the way up to $558,000 for the more sophisticated, luxurious yachts. Hello, I appropriate your reviews. ft. William Crealock design 830 built 1971-80 6’2 headroom. ft. General Alberg design. This wheel arrangement does free up the rest of the cockpit and puts the helmsman securely under the dodger. ft. sloop, 600 sq. Sail area: 404 sq. The teak is first to dry after the morning dew. !,, hmm,. I included the HC33 because it's one of my all time favorites and the definition of "affordable" is subjective. L/B is 3.38, making this a moderately beamy boat on the lighter side of medium displacement if we choose 200 to be the middle of current D/Ls for cruising boats. As for the DE32, she's a capable beauty too. The Farr-designed hull was fast and pretty, the center-cockpit layout eminently practical in a boat of this size, and the quality of finish and systems were impressive—and the price was extremely competitive. So I content myself by saying that at nearly 60 and with no experience wòrth talking about I'm way to old to start now. Why settees? If price isn't an issue, maybe the real way to decide between the W32 and the HC33 is the size of the crew. I miss her every day. The I37 is known for it's roominess and affordability, but not necessarily offshore capability or robust construction. 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