[CarlosS]

Hello. I am planning to bring a vessel to from Florida or Annapolis to Uruguay in South America. My budget is 25-35K and am looking at the H34 from 83-87. I know this vessel is not a Hallberg Rassy. .he weaker point is the mast not being keel-stepped, I think. I would appreciate anybody with experience in this vessel to let me know their thouhts on this project or if I should look for something else. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, CarlosS

 

[CarlosS]

Thanks

Dear Fellows, just returned from a very nice sailing day in "Rio de la Plata" to many answers from my posting. I really appreciate it a lot. Thanks to all who used their time for this.

Agree, the deck stepped mast is not central matter anymore. In accordance to the answers it seems the 34 is a soft boat for the project. Its a pity as it is an ideal boat for the waters in Rio de la Plata. Well, I will check some of the other boats written.

What about the cherubinis? Are they better constructed?

I am in contact with an owner of a legend 35.5 Hunter. Is it more or less the same construction quality as the 34?

Thanks in advance.

BR
CarlosS

 

[CarlosS]

answer to sailingDog

SailingDog, thanks for your answers. Reg your question as per why a Hunter, I ended up with that idea because of 1- I like the exterior lines 2- Looked pretty nice & spacious inside 3- Price range was within my possibilities 3- It's a known brand so it might have a better resale value some day 4- Shallow draft for local waters here.
Just for your info, sailing here in io de la Plata can be very tricky, as waters are shallow (10-30 ft), and weather & stream conditions can vary quickly.
As per fellow comrades comments, I will be looking into alberg, serenna and I specially liked the southern cross 31. I like it being cutter rigged. I think the Hallbergs are completely out of my budget.
Best regards,
Carlos