All about Boats, Yachts and Sailing

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   sail boats, most eco friendly, prettiest, and sleekest.

   Comment by I?My Violin — November 27, 2008 @ 5:30 am

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   115′ Hargrave Tri-deck Motoryacht
   Current Price: US$ 8,300,000
   Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
   Hull Material: Fiberglass
   Engine/Fuel Type: Twin Diesel
   YW# 7024-1360863

   Comment by Penny — November 30, 2008 @ 1:36 pm

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   Multi-hull is a must. Look for a large catamaran with lots of storage space

   Comment by andrewlagemann — December 1, 2008 @ 6:29 am

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   A catamaran. I was just reading an article in Sails magazine explainning the difference between a catamaran, a sail bot and a motor boat. For room and comfort and versatility the cat was the best way to go.

   Comment by Blue Rose — December 1, 2008 @ 11:29 am

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   to answer that question you first must get sailboat and start sailing. that will tell you what you like and dont like. what you think you need and what you can do without. every boat is a compromise and as personal a choice as a mate!

   Comment by bayoubrez — December 2, 2008 @ 11:18 am

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   There are people gone in as small as a 27 foot. But, usually it only big enough for two people and even then small on such a long trip. I would think a 40 foot and up make for a fairly nice boat. But, I not sure what you want as far as comfort. You need a cruiser and I would want some weight. You not need a light boat for circumnavigation or I not. I looking for around 32 foot +/- with around 10,000 pounds of Displacement. I want a Ketch or Yawl not a sloop, but, if the price is right I buy what get me the most for my money.
   I get you a few links to read.

   I just wanted you to see this, just follow the red line, Ha!
   Here you can look up different sailboat alphabetically and see what people have to say;

   If, you not know the difference between a Ketch and a Yawl or Sloop then you need to learn, before you buy. Learn what Displacement and Full/Split Keels are. Then you can norrow down what you really need and want and not buy something you unhappy with or hard to sail. A cruiser is slower than a Racer/Cruiser and may be easier to sail. Remember in a sailboat you not going to be in a hurry; slow and steady, sometimes 24/7. Also, it really best to learn to sail in a small boat, Heck a little Dingy or 15-17 foot day-sailer. In a small boat you learn about mistakes!!!! In a large boat it may forgive you and you never know you did something wrong.

   Comment by snagelfritz — December 4, 2008 @ 1:31 pm

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   There is a book “20 small sailboats to take you anywhere” or something to that effect. Might be a good book to get and check it out. Sailing a boat around the world is “BIg League” stuff. Lets say you had a dream to play in the big league, as a kid first you would need to have someone explain the basics of softball, or maybe t ball. and you would start at a very basic level adn slowly work up.

   Same with sailing.

   Start very basic as simple as you can. You should have many years of sailing under your belt before trying going out in bluewater on big voyages. A sail camp might be a place to get inexpensive lessons then look for a simple protected waters boat to use inshore maybe in a small lake. Always wear your PFD (life jacket). There are sail clubs that have small boats you can use for a fee if you are a member. Go from there, slowly but surely progress.

   The above is NOT advice it is only informal web chat, completely at your own sole risk.

   Comment by Ol Bill — December 7, 2008 @ 12:43 am

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