Party Cruiser Pontoon Boat

[johnnyg]

Trains, you seem to be the go-to man on boating. Just curious as to what size yacht one would need to sail the seas. Not just coastal sailing, but I guess you'd call it international?

Not planning to any time soon, but is a dream of mine one day so thought I might as well start getting a few ideas together.

Regards John

 

[trainspotter]

Trains, you seem to be the go-to man on boating. Just curious as to what size yacht one would need to sail the seas. Not just coastal sailing, but I guess you'd call it international?

Not planning to any time soon, but is a dream of mine one day so thought I might as well start getting a few ideas together.

Regards John

Hey there johnnyg - I sailed a Beneateau 41ft racing yacht from Singapore to Bali thru the South China Sea and made it safely ....... just ! 63 knots across the deck in a 7 metre swell and counting your life in 15 minute segments is not my cup of tea quite frankly. Ummmmmmm ...... to answer your question it depends on how comfortably you want to cruise around international waters.

Jessica Watson's sailboat is a Sparkman and Stephens 34 foot and I reckon she has done it tough !

To do it properly I would recomend nothing smaller than 50 feet with some serious navigational equipment an lotsa shade !! Experienced sailors on board would also be a PLUS !

 

[trainspotter]

Try here for some yachts that might be what you are after !

http://www.boatlocator.com.au/for-sale/yacht

Personally my new motto is "No motor, no go!" In other words if it hasn't got a V12 MTU spinning a 5 blade prop and is less than 60 feet I aint getting on board no matter what ! Unless it's just a one day fishing trip of course !

 

[trainspotter]

JESSICA Watson's little yacht Ella's Pink Lady has been heeled over on its side for the third time in a fortnight, but the teenager has managed to escape the full brunt of 12m, boat-breaking swells.

In another test of the courage of the brave 16-year-old, Jessica has survived yet another pummelling as she nears the finish of her bid to become the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted round the world.

The Sunshine Coast teenager was smashed by 55-knot winds and 7m seas on Wednesday as she sailed towards Tasmania. Ella's Pink Lady was again thrown over on its side with the mast lying in the water.

Such conditions would test the best Sydney to Hobart yachts.

YEAHHHHHHHHHH ........ Let's go sailing ! Below is a photo from the port stern bunk looking into the galley. Tilt the screen so the doorway is vertical. See how far the "chef" is actually leaning? This was a good day !