In Part 1 Matt shared how he arrived at an all-in budget of US$30,000 for a starter cruiser. Now he shares his search process and reveals the boat they bought.
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John agrees with most everything Matt wrote about buying a starter cruiser…except one thing.
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Colin looked at the practicality of getting a real offshore boat for US$100,000. Now Matt goes hunting for a starter cruiser at US$30,000, all in and ready to go (US15,000 buy price). Is this possible? He thinks so and is willing to throw his own money into the project to prove it.
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Cruisers are adding the comforts of home to their boats more than ever before, but what are the consequences? John takes a look.
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To be able to upgrade and/or fix our boat’s electrical systems we need to understand fundamental electrical theory. Here’s a graphic that will help, plus an update on some cool products we will be testing.
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One of the most important things we need to think about when planning and budgeting a refit is what it will cost us if the keel must be removed for keel bolt inspection and repair, as is likely with many older boats.
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Everything you need to know about one of the most livable interior arrangements, both at sea and in harbour, you will ever find.
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John tackles a vexing, and often stressful, close-quarters boat handling situation that is all too common, particularly in southern Europe.
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Most every liferaft and many abandon ship bags have emergency rations in them. But is this stuff really useful? John opens a bag to find out.
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Fifteen years after launching the first 44, Boréal have revealed their Mk2 version of this award winning design together with a 47 foot extended cockpit version. Colin tells us all about the changes and improvements.
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The reasons for selling our beloved boat are not what most people think. And the real reasons, that John shares, will be of interest to many who are selecting a boat to buy.
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One of the biggest snow jobs in boat gear sales is the myth of the smart three-stage alternator regulator. In fact, the alternator regulators that have been available to us cruisers for about the last 15 years are not that bright…OK, they’re downright stupid. But, finally, we now have a truly smart regulator. John takes a look and comes away impressed.
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It’s all good.
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The time is now.
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One of the most important decisions we need to make when buying an offshore voyaging sailboat is how much sail area, in relation to displacement, boat type, and draft, is right for our style of cruising.
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