Updoot for ketch rig, I like cutter rigs too. Centre-cockpits rock, in a 50 you will get a stonking owner's cabin with a walk around bed so you don't have to climb over the wench to take a piss.
Those Taiwanese boat yards and their work with teak is amazing. It Has one of the most inviting interiors I have seen in a boat and is a true bluewater world cruiser. In a perfect world.
Wellllll, YOU TOOK HANS CHRISTIAN and the only other makers I know are Morgan “boring, but decent”, Beneteau “can be good, but looks too sleek for my taste”, J - Boats “sure,, if your racing” and HINCKLEY, because it’s SEXY AF and can take you anywhere!
*I know one more bc that’s what I’ve done most of my crossings / trips on, Transpacific Marine / Transpac 49. This is a great boat and it’s where I learned about Ketch rig vs. sloop, etc.. Only the saltiest of the salty have ever heard of these boats bc, as far as I know, they only made a 49 and a 53, late 70s to maybe early 2003. I’ve crossed the Gulf of Mexico 4 times on a 49 named Spirit (Kemah, Tx to Key West. Best days of my life).
*Went looking for an example and came across the actually boat and I’ll be damned,,, it was built in Taiwan!
I remember flying to Pensacola to bring this boat home to Kemah after the owner bought it. Phil (owner) wasn’t sure about its seaworthiness so he decided it best we take intercostal from Pensacola all the way to New Orleans, one of the most terrifying experience I’ve ever had on a boat. Going under power lines on a canal that’s water height fluctuates by the tides is freaky enough, but shining a spotlight across canals running through Louisiana bayous at night shines back 100s, if not, 1000s of eyes floating just the top of the water😳. Now imagine a nervous captain that keeps telling you to watch for random sandbars that are known to come and go and that, somehow, we might have to figure out how to get off one at night if we run-aground. I was 19 and had just started sailing😂. Great memories on Spirit!
While browsing boat porn for this conversation I came a cross Jongert😳
Jongert Sailboats
They seem mainly to be building 60+, don’t know about you, but if I’m going that big or bigger it wouldn’t be under sail.
Never been on anything over 50’ and that’s big enough. The idea of having a sailboat that I can’t solo does not sound enjoyable. I love my wife, but having to rely on her to have an enjoyable sail sounds fucking horrible😁
Updoot for ketch rig, I like cutter rigs too. Centre-cockpits rock, in a 50 you will get a stonking owner's cabin with a walk around bed so you don't have to climb over the wench to take a piss.
It's not Centre Cockpit but I have a soft-spot for a Hans Christian 43T
Those Taiwanese boat yards and their work with teak is amazing. It Has one of the most inviting interiors I have seen in a boat and is a true bluewater world cruiser. In a perfect world.
Hans Christian are beautiful blue water boats!
I’m betting you’d like a Hinckley Sou'wester 42‘
Hinckley Sou'wester 42‘
Classy & Sexy
I checked it out and yeah, the Hinckley is amazing.
That was a safe bet. What's not to like?
Very classy and inviting.
Wellllll, YOU TOOK HANS CHRISTIAN and the only other makers I know are Morgan “boring, but decent”, Beneteau “can be good, but looks too sleek for my taste”, J - Boats “sure,, if your racing” and HINCKLEY, because it’s SEXY AF and can take you anywhere!
*I know one more bc that’s what I’ve done most of my crossings / trips on, Transpacific Marine / Transpac 49. This is a great boat and it’s where I learned about Ketch rig vs. sloop, etc.. Only the saltiest of the salty have ever heard of these boats bc, as far as I know, they only made a 49 and a 53, late 70s to maybe early 2003. I’ve crossed the Gulf of Mexico 4 times on a 49 named Spirit (Kemah, Tx to Key West. Best days of my life).
*Went looking for an example and came across the actually boat and I’ll be damned,,, it was built in Taiwan!
Transpacific Marine 49 “Spirit”
I remember flying to Pensacola to bring this boat home to Kemah after the owner bought it. Phil (owner) wasn’t sure about its seaworthiness so he decided it best we take intercostal from Pensacola all the way to New Orleans, one of the most terrifying experience I’ve ever had on a boat. Going under power lines on a canal that’s water height fluctuates by the tides is freaky enough, but shining a spotlight across canals running through Louisiana bayous at night shines back 100s, if not, 1000s of eyes floating just the top of the water😳. Now imagine a nervous captain that keeps telling you to watch for random sandbars that are known to come and go and that, somehow, we might have to figure out how to get off one at night if we run-aground. I was 19 and had just started sailing😂. Great memories on Spirit!
My God, It's beautiful; you have taste in boats.
They are not as swanky as the boats we have discussed but don't forget "Island Packet." - The blue water battleaxe.
I would love to have your experience, by comparison I could not sail a greasy stick up a dog's ass.
70% of first time, live aboard cruisers actually take off with no experience which is an interesting stat.
While browsing boat porn for this conversation I came a cross Jongert😳
Jongert Sailboats They seem mainly to be building 60+, don’t know about you, but if I’m going that big or bigger it wouldn’t be under sail.
Never been on anything over 50’ and that’s big enough. The idea of having a sailboat that I can’t solo does not sound enjoyable. I love my wife, but having to rely on her to have an enjoyable sail sounds fucking horrible😁
Will check it out.