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Forum: Boat Reviews

01-08-2013

Replies: 33

45' + blue water cruiser

Views: 2,827

Posted By ryusui

That's the reason I really liked the oceanis 54...

That's the reason I really liked the oceanis 54 but they don't make them anymore. I really like the set up of twin nav stations ( one at each helm) but I don't like the arch or the iron keel. Also im...

Forum: Boat Reviews

01-08-2013

Replies: 33

45' + blue water cruiser

Views: 2,827

Posted By ryusui

Faster I agree I don't care much for the layout...

Faster I agree I don't care much for the layout of the beneteau 41 or 45. Ive looked at them both. Im not concerned about money really, but I figure im going from a sc21 raceboat to a 44 ft cruising...

Forum: Boat Reviews

01-08-2013

Replies: 33

45' + blue water cruiser

Views: 2,827

Posted By ryusui

Well the reason I asked is ive decided that im...

Well the reason I asked is ive decided that im going to go with a cheaper and simpler boat, since this will be my first large boat that ive owned. Im debating between the Catalina 445 and the...

Forum: Boat Reviews

01-07-2013

Replies: 33

45' + blue water cruiser

Views: 2,827

Posted By ryusui

Ok so I have one last question. What is the...

Ok so I have one last question. What is the difference between lead keels and iron keels? It seems that's most of the high end boats use lead and the majority of the more price conscious boats use...

Forum: Boat Reviews

12-24-2012

Replies: 33

45' + blue water cruiser

Views: 2,827

Posted By ryusui

Well davidpm I agree with everything you said....

Well davidpm I agree with everything you said. That's another reason for the amel it's a ketch rig. So it will be easier than a sloop right of the bat. Also its sail size is alittle smaller than some...

Forum: Boat Reviews

12-23-2012

Replies: 33

45' + blue water cruiser

Views: 2,827

Posted By ryusui

That's the biggest reason I choose the amel. ...

That's the biggest reason I choose the amel. They have great rep and are designed to be handled singlehanded if necessary. The other thing I love abi ut rhe amel is the storage locker or the dinghy...

Forum: Boat Reviews

12-17-2012

Replies: 33

45' + blue water cruiser

Views: 2,827

Posted By ryusui

Cherev thanks for the tip. I didn't mean it like...

Cherev thanks for the tip. I didn't mean it like that. But yes I can see how it could be a pain. I may be looking at too much boat for my needs but I do plan on going anywhere and everywhere I can. I...

Forum: Boat Reviews

11-27-2012

Replies: 33

45' + blue water cruiser

Views: 2,827

Posted By ryusui

Thanks for the input and it would be 2 girls and...

Thanks for the input and it would be 2 girls and i. However i dont think my best friend will come or if she does it will be short spurts. I have seen that some marinas would have a difficulty with...

Forum: Boat Reviews

11-18-2012

Replies: 33

45' + blue water cruiser

Views: 2,827

Posted By ryusui

Thanks to all of your input. Since my last post a...

Thanks to all of your input. Since my last post a broker friend of mine did recomend higher end boats. I have been looking at the amel 64, based on referalls, reputation, ability and disign for...

Forum: Boat Reviews

10-16-2012

Replies: 33

45' + blue water cruiser

Views: 2,827

Posted By ryusui

Well im using little boat sales out of kemah,tx. ...

Well im using little boat sales out of kemah,tx. I really like the 445 and thats what im going to get i think. The broker and I went over what im doing and wanting and gave some more great ideas...

Forum: Boat Reviews

10-14-2012

Replies: 33

45' + blue water cruiser

Views: 2,827

Posted By ryusui

Thanks you all for your input. I have experence...

Thanks you all for your input. I have experence sailing but not much blue water experince( well not any in the last 10 yrs). I have been considering modifications thats also why im looking at the...

Forum: Boat Reviews

10-14-2012

Replies: 33

45' + blue water cruiser

Views: 2,827

Posted By ryusui

45' + blue water cruiser

I have been in the market looking for a boat to travel around the world on. I found an older boat i had liked but something in my gut says stay away so im going to. I recently looked into new boats...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

10-12-2012

Replies: 6

help with acquistion of boat

Views: 335

Posted By ryusui

help with acquistion of boat

Im in the process of trying to aquire a boat and get my captains liscense. I found the boat she blue water ready and im looking to use her as both a pleasure boat but more as a charter boat over...

Forum: Electronics

09-26-2012

Replies: 7

chartplotters

Views: 431

Posted By ryusui

Well its for a boat im in the process of getting....

Well its for a boat im in the process of getting. Its a 1961 john alden cutter katch. Shes 55 ft overall and 46 ft of deck space. Im planning to go an travel the world for about 2yrs. Im also...

Forum: Electronics

09-21-2012

Replies: 7

chartplotters

Views: 431

Posted By ryusui

chartplotters

Im looking at getting a new chartplotter for my boat. Anyone have any advice on what to get or stay away from? Ive been looking at the garmin 7215s and sugestions?

Forum: Destinations

02-13-2012

Replies: 4

eastern seaboard to europe

Views: 848

Posted By ryusui

well the largest boat I have ever personally...

well the largest boat I have ever personally captained was a hobbie 54. I can navigate anywhere land or sea as long as I have a compass or a general Idea of the directions n,s,e,w. As far as being...

Forum: Destinations

02-12-2012

Replies: 4

eastern seaboard to europe

Views: 848

Posted By ryusui

Well lets see what would you like to know? If you...

Well lets see what would you like to know? If you look at my introduction it gives some info. I have been sailing for 25 years I used to crew for my dad as a child and he has taken the South Coast 21...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

02-12-2012

Replies: 5

Introduction

Views: 359

Posted By ryusui

Introduction

hello all my name is David. I grew up racing sunfish,and have raced lasers and 420's on Lake travis. I also helped crew on my dads SC 21. I presently live in boise, Id and miss sailing a lot. I am a...

Forum: Destinations

02-12-2012

Replies: 4

eastern seaboard to europe

Views: 848

Posted By ryusui

eastern seaboard to europe

Hello All I am looking for one of two things. 1, A sailboat to sail across the Atlantic or 2, to be a crew member to go across with someone. I'm planning on leaving in march.

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