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Excellent point Kevin!

Maybe your right, but I had spoken to a couple boat yards here in NE and that was the price they gave me.

Clearly it is a gorgeous boat. Only thing, it is more than I wanted to spend and it looks more like a coastal boat. I feel like the bow isn't high enough and the sides of the hull seem to close to the water for ocean crossing. I feel like it is more like a fishing boat. Correct me if I am wrong.

This is the boat that my mom loves. She has been watching it for a while now.

How often do zincs normally get replaced?

New England waters are pretty cold most of the year. Even with steel can you get away with 3 years or would that be for glass? I was figuring around 6-8k for a haul out and paint.

Pumping isn't a problem at the marina. They are installing a pump at every slip. Even if they don't do it, there is a pump at every dock that reaches.

I will have full coverage for sure and maximum liability. Insurance shouldn't be a problem. I have already spoken to several insurance companies. I agree it is shippy. I can make some fairly minor adjustements to the cabins and heads and they will be fine. I do think there is enough space...

This was one of the questions I asked the broker.

That was an interesting post. He suggested that steel boats have a shelf live of 15 years. Well, this boat is waaaayyyy past that. So, would this make her a rust bucket? There are so many older steel boats still out there. Maybe it all depends on their level of care through the years? One...

I have e-mailed the broker for more photos, more info and a few questions. I am waiting for a response.

RTF, I was budgeting for a once a year haul-out for bottom paint. Do you think the zincs would have to be done more than once a year?

Thanks for your input and concern. Your right. I have completely outruled wood. Problem is, every boat that I am drawn to is steel. Also, I have heard that steel boats are great for international travel. I think that once I have a good maintenance plan with some professional and some DIY, I...

Glad you think so.

Yeah, but, a good transatlantic capable boat should have a fairly hefty draft, I believe, and every boat is a compromise. I'll compromise some coastal access in return for European access :D

Westwinds, You still here? What do you think of this boat? Think the year is too old for steel? 1968 Conrad N.V. Kalp Holland Power Boat For

Good answer.

Thanks for the info. Most of my kids are actually teens and pre-teens, so ceiling handhelds would probably work. I am really not considering the Sopressa, but the education in regard to a real life boat is great. Thank you. Would you mind elaborating a bit on the difference between passive...

Art, As much as I would love to share, if I did, I would completely reveal my identity. My life has been quite distinctive, in that anyone who knows me, would immediately know that it's me if I shared. Also, the general lurking public would also know exactly who I am by googling. I havn't told...

I thought the Sopressa was the one until I learned more and then I knew that she wasn't. I am not the one who mentioned Sopressa. Others here have been pushing her and I said that I did not believe that she was built for passagemaking and challenged them to show me that she was blue water...

I will travel the world in a boat...for sure... and when I do, I'll write about my experiences so that those who are too fearful can read what it's like. I am a planner, not a dreamer. I'm 100% sure that many other things that I have already done in my life most would not even have considered.

Tad, Thank you for sharing that info. I would love to hear your opinion as to whether you think the the Choey Lee Sopressa is built as a transatlantic boat or if it is a suitable vessel to cross with?

I don't think this is the case. I actually have a couple boats on my radar. One of them is pending a sale, but I have seen pendings fall apart, so I am keeping my eye on it. It went under agreement very quickly after a price drop, so I barely had time to investigate, and it was gone. I was...

I'll have to check that out.

Nice read. Lots of interesting info. Some was very technical, but good info. Thanks :thumb: