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  1. J

    Happy and sad

    I retired at 61 and got a policy through the health care exchange (Obamacare). It was cheaper than cobra and had better coverage.
  2. J

    Best stabilization

    Have a look at the new Neel power trimarans in 56 and 70. https://leen-trimarans.com/
  3. J

    Health insurance for the pre-Medicare cruising retiree

    We were able to get an Obamacare (ACA) policy when I retired a few years ago at 61. Look at your state insurance site, or if a state like Texas that offers nothing go to Healthcare.gov. We lived off cash we had saved after tax the past 4 years so our earned income was pretty low and I've been...
  4. J

    Power Cats vs Trawlers for Passage Making

    Malcolm Tennant for one designed quite a few passage maker power cats, look up Domino. Most of the ones designed for ocean crossing have been designed outside the US though.
  5. J

    Blue Water Capable

    Selene.
  6. J

    42 LRC with Perkins 185's ?

    Thanks, I had read that article, but didn't plan on cruising that fast. We figure 60-80 miles a day is plenty for us, so probably cruising in the range of 8 knots would do it.
  7. J

    42 LRC with Perkins 185's ?

    Yes, everything I read says you can cruise at 10-12.
  8. J

    42 LRC with Perkins 185's ?

    Yes, they are turbo's.
  9. J

    42 LRC with Perkins 185's ?

    Good day gentle persons, I'm new to the forum and we are just looking at getting back in to boats. I'm semi-retired, just doing some part time consulting for another year and we have been looking for an older diesel boat in decent condition. Our plans are just short overnight/weekend trips for...
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