I like some of the Bruce Roberts designs. They may or may not be true passagemakers, but they are solid no-nonsense boats which would appear to take a pounding if finished off properly.
This first PCF 40 is a local Adelaide boat. I considered buying it when I was shopping for my current boat but couldn't get the price down to within my range. The second one is really nice, built in steel, from Tasmania . It is currently for sale. Used Roberts Pacific Coast Fisher 40 "ptarmigan" for Sale | Boats For Sale | Yachthub
These boats could easily be fitted with paravanes rather than sails, if this was the preference for stabilization.
The third one is a Bruce Roberts Trawler Yacht 43. I haven't seen one over here yet.
This is a 38' Monk design here in Bellingham. Looks to be a worthy candidate.
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That Monk is for sale on Craigslist:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/6102460620.html?lang=en
Cruising couple rounds Cape Horn in a 1976 Defever 40' Passagemaker:
40-Foot Trawler Braves Cape Horn - PassageMaker
Good grief. They are fearless, or maybe crazy?
These folks aren't that far away from land, but below 60 degrees, the Almighty may or may not be present. So, this brings me to a question. Is there any real difference between doing a long West Coast run well offshore (50-60 miles), and crossing the pond? Other than what may be a false sense of security with land under your lee?Cruising couple rounds Cape Horn in a 1976 Defever 40' Passagemaker:
40-Foot Trawler Braves Cape Horn - PassageMaker
These folks aren't that far away from land, but below 60 degrees, the Almighty may or may not be present. So, this brings me to a question. Is there any real difference between doing a long West Coast run well offshore (50-60 miles), and crossing the pond? Other than what may be a false sense of security with land under your lee?
?.. Is there any real difference between doing a long West Coast run well offshore (50-60 miles), and crossing the pond? Other than what may be a false sense of security with land under your lee?
Cruising couple rounds Cape Horn in a 1976 Defever 40' Passagemaker:
40-Foot Trawler Braves Cape Horn - PassageMaker
OK - I've found my (latest) dream passagemaker.
A Stuart 42. She's a beaut. Australian designed and built. - based on the design of Tasmanian cray boats.
Here's what the builder has to say about boat designs: "Designs may change to suit the markets needs, but the sea never changes, and it has little respect for boats with a high centre of gravity"
Good grief. They are fearless, or maybe crazy?
Thanks for the perspective Tom.DeFever has been designing ocean going power boats for well over half a century. Even before Beebe wrote his book popularizing recreational offshore cruising for the "masses."
The Chilean fishing vessels in the 40 to 50 foot range which regularly ply these waters are neither fearless or crazy. It is a daily happening just like elsewhere around the globe.
That's a beautiful boat/plan.
I saw this motorsailer on YW yesterday. Not sure it's a passagemaker but pretty cool IMO.
2006 Custom Pilothouse / Motorsailer Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Let me just say upfront: I am not planning on crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a kayak.
Me like too. All business, no *bling*
Third photo in tugs at my sea kayaking heart. Would love to have the ability to ground out and stay for a week or more (where possible) when an area called for extensive photographic exploration.
That's a cool feature with those twin keels. I've never been to an area with such big tides, but it seems like a great idea. Can do some maintenance on the bottom without having to haul out!