Looking at these 6 Blue Water Cruisers - Page 5

mrybas · #41 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009

I'm going to take a look at a TaShing Tashiba 40 this weekend. Is anyone familiar with this boat? From what I have read the builder, Ta Shing, is supposed to have a very good reputation. They are also capable ocean cruisers (smallish cockpit, cutter rig, canoe stern, etc). Can any comment on how they sail?

Cruisingdad · #42 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009

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Originally Posted by mrybas

I'm going to take a look at a TaShing Tashiba 40 this weekend. Is anyone familiar with this boat? From what I have read the builder, Ta Shing, is supposed to have a very good reputation. They are also capable ocean cruisers (smallish cockpit, cutter rig, canoe stern, etc). Can any comment on how they sail?

Ta SHing is top notch, but I am not familiar with that particular boat.

- CD

Cruisingdad · #43 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009

I just checked on that boat online. Perry design. SHould be a good boat. I think we have one of them in our marina, but I have never been on it. It looks, via pics, just like a Tayana 37 to me. Of course, hint-hint, a T37 would be about half that cost.

- CD

mrybas · #44 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009

We bought a Tashiba 40! We just returned from sailing her back from Duxbury , MA (to Philadelphia). The boat sailed beautifully (not that I have much to compare it too...this is my first boat!). We had a couple days of 20-30 knot winds and choppy seas and she felt very solid and safe. We are very happy with our purchase!

SeanRW · #45 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009

Good for you !!!

Congratulations man. You must be happier than a pig in....well...you must be happy

Let the adventure begin. P.S are we all invited for BBQs and day sails if we visit Philly ?

SRW

MJBrown · #46 (**permalink**) 10-17-2009

Congratulations, she looks like a very nice boat. You certainly had a great chance to learn how she sails in those conditions. Nothing like jumping in with both feet

Good luck with her. BTW where will you keep her in Philly?
Mike

mrybas · #47 (**permalink**) 10-17-2009

SRW- would you settle for a Pat's Cheese Steak and doing some bright work? She's a solid boat, but needs some TLC. And I have a couple major projects planed for her this winter that may carry into the summer.

MJ Brown- I have a dock in front of my house just outside NE Philly. I'll pull her out next week at one of the marinas in the area.

Faster · #48 (**permalink**) 10-17-2009

Beauty!! and a whole winter of planning & scheming for next season

mrybas · #49 (**permalink**) 10-17-2009

Hey guys- if you get a chance make some suggestions on my new thread about the winter refit. http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-m...an-re-fit.html

scarolinasailor · #50 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009

I just stumbled on this thread, and it's been really helpful as I'm in a similar position to the original poster. Many great suggestions for strong, seaworthy boats in the 38 to 44 foot range for a "reasonable" price. I have just one question though: why did most posters seem to ignore the IP380 (which was on the original posters original list), or at least place it at the bottom of their lists? I'm not trying to start a brand bashing thing here, just looking for honest opinions both good and bad.

Thanks all.