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Kretschmer's reviews are always well done and based on experience, so this is a good read for someone looking to cruise blue waters for less than $100k. Nothing on the list is much of a surprise, other than perhaps the Gulfstar 44.
I'm not sure I would call them 9 BEST used boats under 100K, but they are definitely good open ocean boats in that price range. Some of these are boats not often appreciated enough by American cruisers. Pretorien 35 and Corbin 39 come to mind here.
It is an interesting list. I agree with it more than not.
IP 35. I like the older "two-digit" IPs. They sail decently, are well built, and are very comfortable.
Prout Snowgoose 37. I have limited experience with these boats. What contact I have has been positive. The picture doesn't look like a Prout or even a catamaran.
Corbin 39. Outstanding boat. As noted, home builders can build a beautiful boat or turn one into a mess. No remote control purchases here.
Cabo Rico 38. Big fan. Nice boats, well finished, and sail well. I haven't been offshore on one so I don't know how they do in a sea.
Tayana Vancouver 42. Nice boat. Does well offshore. The common storage issues with a canoe stern.
Wauquiez Pretorien 35. I generally like what Wauquiez has built. This boat has somewhat high freeboard that makes windage an issue in both close quarters and offshore. While I wouldn't choose one she's safe and stable. In big weather not very comfortable.
Gulfstar 44. Nice boat. Very good liveaboard. Offshore she doesn't depower well and ends up being slow as a result.
Nordic 40. I love Nordics. The 40 is a darn nice boat. Not a fan of double-enders for storage reasons. I don't think they make great cruisers. Personal opinion. Very good coastal boat.
Pacific Seacraft 34. All the double-ender/canoe stern comments above apply. Nice boats. A little heavy. Slow offshore in a sea.
Wauquiez Pretorien 35. I generally like what Wauquiez has built. This boat has somewhat high freeboard that makes windage an issue in both close quarters and offshore.
Somewhat agree. I consider close quarters navigating more of a talent-based issue. As far as offshore goes, the windage issue is more than offset by its pointing capabilities and speed.
I never really thought about what a unique resource a delivery captain could be for choosing a boat. Who else would have serious off-shore (probably in yucky weather) experience with so many boats?
I never really thought about what a unique resource a delivery captain could be for choosing a boat. Who else would have serious off-shore (probably in yucky weather) experience with so many boats?
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