Episode 37 - Benefits Of A Smaller Boat

[@richardtaylor4875]

I had a 34 Catalina and love it! Though I move up to a 380 Catalina and has a much better cruising comfort. Great video brings back good memories.

[@HakanSjo]

Agree to everything you said. We sail a Najad 360 which these days is considered small but it can take us anywhere in the world.

[@pipsqueak631]

I'm chewing at the anchor at 69 to live on my 22ft sailboat. Lived on her 5 years in 1995 at a slip but ready to live in the Florida Keys back waters. And thank goodness no motor. I like rowing with 9ft sweeps.

[@jptravels]

Beautiful 👌 YT channel that I came accross. Loving it so far. Beautiful boat and beautiful people. I was binge watching. Cheers from Toronto 🇨🇦

[@dunrobincourt]

Some interesting takeaway thoughts here... thanks

[@SvGemstar]

G'day from Australia. Size depends on whose point of view you are talking to. I owe a Columbia 27. Under 30 feet i consider it to be a very useful pocket cruiser, as i am a full time live aboard, i need adequate space all round for at least two people to be comfortable to live on and go coastal cruising or off shoure transatlantic crossing.The Columbia 27 fits my bill and is still in my capability to handle on my owen. I am soon to do avlog of my boat. Dealing with weather and health at present. Gerard on liveaboard, SV GEMSTAR.

[@bobbonnington]

The Columbia 27 and similar boats are very popular in the Pacific Northwest. I hope to one day be able to sail in Australian waters - maybe just a day sail in Sydney Harbour!

[@SvGemstar]

@@bobbonnington Northeast of Queensland and the islands would be a better choice, Almost simular like the Pacific Northwest. And the climate is better than down in N S Wales.

[@leecowell8165]

Yep. I owned a Cape Dory 29 and the HUGE plus with that boat is that its one tough son of a bitch!. yeah full keel with keel mounted rudder. Nope no Orca is gonna be attacking my rudder! Nor is debris gonna knock it off my boat either. Problem is I aged out couldn't do anything...

[@ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427]

I've never sailed up there, but want to watch the next R2AK with you guys.. or make a run up to Alaska..

[@bobbonnington]

It's about a 3 week trip to Alaska from Anacortes, but folks who have made the run say it's better to spend all summer on the trip, so you can enjoy the sights.

[@ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427]

@@bobbonnington IDK how to just go sail for the season. But i'm so Down.

[@Merluso0822]

the biggest benefit to me is that I can have it on my parkway on a trailer, so /I don't have to pay mooring or have a slip, since I don't live far from the ocean (like 15 mins) I save a lot of money!!

[@SuperDiagnostic]

It's funny what you Yanks consider small but yes I'd concur with your assessment; here in the UK small would generally be under 28', some would say under 20'.. Hey we're all on the water having good safe fun! 🤞

[@whoyoukidding1]

I'm a Yank and I was sure he was going to talk about a boat that is 25 or 27 feet. I don't consider the 30 something foot boat he talked about to be "small".

[@leecowell8165]

For me 180cm minimal headroom would work for me. Most boats in the 9 meter range would work. Anything much smaller may not have the headroom. Also long keel is a must with a keel mounted transom. Very few new boats nowadays have long keels. Long keeled boats also sport less draft and aren't at all prone to grounding damage. Yeah these new boats with a hard grounding may destroy the boat especially with tiny but deep fin keels. Nope I'd rather refit an old boat than buy a new one they're junk by comparison. Yeah have a hard look at something along the Cape Dory 28. One tough, blue water cruiser that will take you anywhere you wanna go. Orcas won't be ripping your rudder off either they love spade rudders!

[@ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427]

The smallest boat that meets your needs, is the best boat for you. The Book of Sailing . Emeraldsea 9:10

[@JohnBraman413]

where do you get that Software at?

[@bobbonnington]

This software can be purchased from Landfall Navigation. However, you can install a newer version at no cost, as a subscriber to our channel. Use this link. www.bonphotos.com/csdl/

[@ronaldbruggeman8591]

well done.

[@danvitale1825]

small?

[@bobbonnington]

A relative term. I also sailed a 20 foot Blanchard Jr. Knockabout throughout the San Juan Islands in the late 1960's. It was all I needed!