centercockpit /cruiser need opinions

jsantos · #1 (**permalink**) 09-18-2002

We are going to retire in two years and plan to liveaboard 6 mos/yr.We intend to cruise icw and bahamas.I am looking @ boats that could do the job. We have sailed a p-35 for 10 years from bar harbor to new york but she is to cramped to live aboard.Currently looking @ endeavours, gulfstars, whitbys and would appretiate your opinions,thanks Jim.

DuaneIsing · #2 (**permalink**) 09-18-2002

Jim,

I would suggest you look for a faster boat. You said "We have sailed a p-35 for 10 years from bar harbor to new york..."

Sorry, I couldn''t resist. Hopefully, you''ll get some useful replies. Best of luck in your planning and execution.

Duane

windship · #3 (**permalink**) 09-18-2002

Duane,
There are alot of sailors out there that don''t slide along at the speed of light and their quite happy.It''s not an ''ignorance is bliss'' thing I don''t think,it''s just that they love what their doing and they love their boat.
My boat isn''t slow but if it were I''d enjoy her anyway.
To me, the beauty in a boat is more than skin deep and it''s more than just going fast.

Dennis

Jeff_H · #4 (**permalink**) 09-18-2002

I went through this with my father a maybe 6 or so years ago. We ended up looking at a lot of boats of your general description. Dad ended buying a Brewer 12.8 which is a cutter rigged, keel centerboard version of the Whitby 42. In general, the build quality and sailing ability seemed to be a step up from boats that you mentioned.

Jeff

windship · #5 (**permalink**) 09-18-2002

Jeff,
What do you think of the Endeavour thirty eight and forty two?

Dennis

DuaneIsing · #6 (**permalink**) 09-19-2002

Hi Dennis (windship).

I sure hope you realize I was talking about taking 10 years to sail from Bar Harbor to New York as the original poster''s (Jim''s) message implied. It was just a little harmless humor.

I agree with you that having a fast boat is not, and should not be, the most important factor for many sailors. Personally, I will be looking for a moderately fast boat, but no racing sled.

Fair winds, Dennis.

Duane

jsantos · #7 (**permalink**) 09-25-2002

Duane I wish I had ten years to sail between Bar Harbor and New York but work takes up some of my time! Jeff,thanks for the response I have looked at a brewer12.8 online and seem to fit the bill. They are less available ( fewer ) and more expensive than the endeavours and gulfstars. Are these last two of poor quality? jim s/v slow boat.

ABullard · #8 (**permalink**) 10-01-2002

When I was looking for a cruising boat I did a lot of research and looked at lots of Endeavors. I would look at them as strickly a coastal cruiser, their quality being somewhat less than average. For instance, the Endeavor has a history of poor deck/hull attachment (some not bolted) resulting in separations and lots of leaking. Not exactly blue water material. There are a lot of these boats on the market, especially here in Florida, but I would be very careful if looking at these boats.

Tony
sv Columbine

Lahr · #9 (**permalink**) 10-01-2002

you certainly should look at the Pearson 422 cdenter cockpit, some 39 of which were built between 1983-87. A fine boat, but rare to the market. There is a Pearson 422 owners website with more information