Consider this scenario: two boats crossed the Atlantic on a 4,000 nautical mile route. The small boat averaged four miles an hour, while the big boat averaged seven miles an hour. If both started at the same time, the small boat will have completed the crossing two weeks after the larger sailboat…

Many boats like this have completed long passages or even circumnavigated successfully. To say that it wasn't designed for the journey isn't to say that it isn't possible to make the journey. But they still should not be considered "bluewater sailboats" because they have done it and gotten lucky—or have done it carefully and been ...

Oysterman 22 feels a much bigger boat than her length would suggest. Feels more like a 30 footer. ... Many have circumnavigated. 19 Feb 2010 #44 BlackPig N/A . Joined 28 Mar 2009 ... is the Hurley 22. admittedly at the small end of your criteria but very capable and a good one, fully fitted out for ocean passages, will still leave you a lot in ...

10 Best Sailboats for Circumnavigation. 1. Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54DS. Starting off our list with one of the strongest contenders, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54DS certainly ticks the luxury box. What's impressive is just how visually striking and spacious the 54DS is. It has big, swooping curves that give this sailboat …

I have undertaken many journeys in my life, but nothing has been as difficult as what I am currently working on. Beginning in February 2017, I intend to begin a journey like none I've faced before, a circumnavigation of the globe on a 27′ Albin Vega 33′ Hallberg-Rassy sailboat. And of course, I will undertake this journey alone.

The boats he selected range from 20 to 32 feet. Lin and Larry Pardey, who have circumnavigated twice in sailboats less than 30 feet in length, argue that small and simple boats are better for voyaging couples. They have noted that large vessels are often the cause of …

Boat is in good shape a couple small things that could be fixed to make it a great boat. ... -Over 800 built-Extremely seaworthy-Full keel provides the ultimate in stability and comfort-A number of these vessels have circumnavigated-Has the graceful lines of a true classic-Always turns heads-This vessel has been well-maintained-27 HP Westerbeke ...

However, if you are looking for a small, safe boat this is a good place to start. Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere - KOBERNUS These are old fiberglass boats, mostly of traditional design and strong construction. All are small their sizes range from 20 feet to 32 feet overall but all have crossed oceans. Many have circumnavigated the ...

The Best Boats for Globe Girdling. Jimmy Cornell discusses the results of his survey on the features that make a good world cruising boat, drawing on the experience of 57 contributors to his new book World Voyage Planner. This article was published in the July 2012 issue of Cruising World. Over the years, I've conducted a number of surveys to ...

The average price of used sailboats is around $21,000, but new boats cost $60,000 on average and upwards. Some used boats can be purchased for less than $10,000, depending on their age, size, and condition. This is because pre-owned sailboats have about 80 …

Beneteau boats on Boat Trader. Beneteau is a boat builder in the marine industry that offers boats for sale in a variety of sizes on Boat Trader, with the smallest current boat listed at 21 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring in at 62 feet, and an average length of 35.98 feet.

The list, though incomplete, is aimed at helping those who have asked me for recommendations on buying a small boat for cruising and potential offshore voyaging. I consider a small cruising sailboat as one that is up to 32-foot in length. I might further subdivide them as follows: 26-30-foot – pocket cruiser 21-25-foot – mini-cruiser

There are many boats under 25 ft that have circumnavigated. Two things that are nice about small boats: less likely to be physically overpowered (ie can't steer or …

The boat can have an optional small bowsprit that really looks bad on the boat design. I believe the reason it looks bad is because integrated bowsprits are associated with modern plumb or inverted bows and also because it is too small. On a boat with a considerable rake it looks odd. ... one that has circumnavigated already. The second one is ...

These are old fiberglass boats, mostly of traditional design and strong construction. All are small their sizes range from 20 feet to 32 feet overall but all have crossed oceans. Many have circumnavigated the world. And all are inexpensive. There are many hundreds of small cruising boats sailing the …

The small, singlehanded boats proved to be the most commercially popular. The 14-foot Laser dinghy is one of the popular small sailing boats. Over 200,000 units have been produced and are registered in over 122 countries. Families enjoy the Laser in particular because they find it easy to rig and to transport.

While they are heavy displacement long keelboats they have a good sized rig and are no slouches under sail. They are just about bullet proof for the type of sai ling you indicate that you want to do. The Pardeys have circumnavigated the 24 foot Serrafin and have recently completed their second circumnavigation in Talesin.

People do live on such small boats, and have circumnavigated them as well. If you're looking for a marina livaboard some marinas have minimum size requirements (my marina limits it to 36'+ I believe). Share this post. Link to post Share on other sites. Rasputin22 2,639 Rasputin22 2,639 Rasputin22; Members; 2,639 ...

We Pointers love to circumnavigate. Some of us have circumnavigated Grandview Island by kayak, and even one by (small) sailboat. We have circumnavigated the Eastern Shore by doing the DelMarVa loop; some of us have circumnavigated Norfolk and VA Beach, by sailing to the Islands offshore, then returning via the ICW.

Circumnavigation is the complete navigation around an entire island, continent, or astronomical body (e.g. a planet or moon).This article focuses on the circumnavigation of Earth.. The first recorded circumnavigation of the Earth was the Magellan-Elcano expedition, which sailed from Seville, Spain in 1519 and returned in 1522, after crossing the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans.

Pacific Seacraft was named by Fortune Magazine as builder of one of America's best products. Each vessel is hand crafted in Washington, North Carolina by master shipbuilders. The Bill Crealock designed sailboats ranging from 31ft. to 44ft. have been internationally recognized among the strongest, safest and most beautiful blue water sailing yachts in the world.

The 73-year-old said Yrvind could complete the voyage, adding that many people had thought his own bid to circumnavigate the globe was impossible at the time. Yrvind's one-and-a-half-ton boat …

An Interview with small-boat sailor Sven Yrvind. Don't trust the grown ups! You need Courage. You have to be a Rebel. Sven Yrvind is a Swedish boat builder and sailor. He sails across oceans in tiny boats that he has built himself. He is 75 years old. I was delighted that he agreed to chat with me to share his tales and wisdom.

These boat manufacturers routinely crop up on the lists of vessels that have circumnavigated successfully. These boats can cross oceans, and their crews never worry about their safety at sea. Valiant Unfortunately, Texas-built Valiant Yachts ceased operations in 2011.

As of today, more than 2,000 sailboats have been built at the Largo plant. Current production models are the IP 350, 380, 420, 485, and the Packet Craft 360 powerboat. Chunky, vanilla-milkshake, bow-spritted auxiliaries dot the anchorages of the world, and several have circumnavigated.

Best Cruising Sailboat 2. "I am planning to sell everything (house and stuff), quit my job, and leave for four to five years to sail around the world." 1. Start with the Boat. - Boat of the Year: Best midsize cruiser. Best catamaran. Best small cruiser. Best domestic. Best premium cruiser.

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. Smaller weekending boats and daysailers are more common in their range.

Sailboats have pointy ends, the forward one known as the bow, and the sides of the hull are curved. ... It has tremendous room below for such a small boat and has served as a liveaboard home for many people. The Flicka has even made several Atlantic and Pacific crossings and circumnavigated the globe. This small boat proves you don't need a big ...

Small boat, big dreams — ... who in 2010 circumnavigated the globe in a 6.5 meter yacht ... I also have a friend in Melbourne with a boat who will come out with supplies."

Answer (1 of 30): No, I cannot sail to Antartica on a sail boat, I am not qualified and my vessel is not suitable for the rigours of the South Atlantic. You may well be able to sail to Antartica once you have gained several years worth of experience of Blue Water sailing… although, by the time y...

Came across your site while checking on the Nor'sea 27s and other small boats on the market. Enjoyed your videos and commentaries. Lost my well loved, well cruised, Flicka in a storm off Bahia Honda Key (insurance total) last March, and have started a slow (unhurried) search for my next boat. The Nor'sea 27 is on the short list of possibles.

Indeed, several pocket cruisers have circumnavigated the world! There's nothing quite like the fun of launching a small boat into an explored lake or bay and heading out on a brisk breeze. Pocket cruisers are especially popular in the United States—where huge bays, thousands of lakes, and long, often-sheltered coastlines are paired with an ...

The circumnavigation was a, single-handed, non stop, not assisted, by a sailing boat 6.5 mt long. The rules were the same used for the Golden Globe, A sailor, a sailing boat, the globe circumnavigation sailing past the 3 Capes at left (Agulhas, Leeuwin, Horn), without any landing and not assisted.

The 57 cruising mariners who participated sail vessels measuring 33 to 74 feet in length and fashioned from plywood, fiberglass, aluminum, and steel. Among the group, 27 had sailed around the world, several of them more than once. Their ages ranged from the late 20s to the early 80s, while their cruising spanned the entire world, from the ...