First ever yacht

[WestWittering]

Ok guys, it's clear I'm not getting any real advice from this thread beyond what I already know.
There is wind in the med I've sailed there a few times summer and winter along with plenty of others. I'm considering this thread dead and be monitoring it anymore unless anyone can come up with a decent suggestion.
Thanks bye

LOL

 

[Athene V30]

I'm looking for my first yacht, I'm looking to spend at least 6 months of each year living aboard her but this may change in the future to full time live aboard.
I've been offered a Cutlass 27, but cannot find any information about them online. Are these a good seaworthy boat? What do I need to look for when looking at her, potential faults etc.
she has a windvane fitted, radar and tiller pilot. I'm planning on taking her round to the Mediterranean but in future would like it have a go at a transat when I have more experience.
Anyone out there who can help, any advice greatly appreciated

The Cutlass is a lovely boat, directionally stable under sail. I am over 6' and there is not standing headroom. In 2010 I spent 5 weeks onboard cruising singlehanded. Locker space is limited for long term liveaboard. Was intending in doing the Jester Azores in my Cutlass but plans change!

 

[Tranona]

Ok guys, it's clear I'm not getting any real advice from this thread beyond what I already know.
There is wind in the med I've sailed there a few times summer and winter along with plenty of others. I'm considering this thread dead and be monitoring it anymore unless anyone can come up with a decent suggestion.
Thanks bye

That is really rude. You have got good advice here - perhaps not what you want to hear, but it comes from people who want to help. If you "know" it already - why ask?

Suggest you look at people who have experience of the Med - winter sailing is not really practical except in some parts of the south west. It is often cold, windy and wet in the winter and sailing stops mostly at the end of October. There are large distances to cover if you want to cruise and in the pleasant months of the year there is either too little wind or too much (for short periods). So if you are relying on sail to CRUISE as opposed to day sail from a fixed base your range will be very limited.

 

[sailaboutvic]

Ok guys, it's clear I'm not getting any real advice from this thread beyond what I already know.
There is wind in the med I've sailed there a few times summer and winter along with plenty of others. I'm considering this thread dead and be monitoring it anymore unless anyone can come up with a decent suggestion.
Thanks bye

I think that says it all , LOL twice , maybe we just got the excused the guy his a new user , I only said the a few month back , people come on here to ask advise and then totally ignore every thing or in this case get P off .

Ok here a bit of advise for you . If you carry on like that next time you ask for help don't be surprise if no one replies .
www.bluewatersailorcroatia.webs.com

 

[stevd]

That is really rude. You have got good advice here - perhaps not what you want to hear, but it comes from people who want to help. If you "know" it already - why ask?

+1

Very strange response, when people have taken their time to reply, and offer useful suggestions.

Just buy what you want to buy, and don't bother asking for other peoples advice.

 

[Vallich]

Ok guys, it's clear I'm not getting any real advice from this thread beyond what I already know.
There is wind in the med I've sailed there a few times summer and winter along with plenty of others. I'm considering this thread dead and be monitoring it anymore unless anyone can come up with a decent suggestion.
Thanks bye

I was enjoying this thread (learned quite a bit too) then you made this churlish and ungrateful comment...

 

[CreakyDecks]

Anyone who loses their rag after half a day waiting for the answer they want to hear on an internet forum probably shouldn't be trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean

 

[Mavis]

Ok guys, it's clear I'm not getting any real advice from this thread beyond what I already know.
There is wind in the med I've sailed there a few times summer and winter along with plenty of others. I'm considering this thread dead and be monitoring it any more unless anyone can come up with a decent suggestion.
Thanks bye

I have just read the thread and have come up with the answer he is looking for - The Cutlass 27 will be an ideal boat, plenty of room and storage for living on and longer passages, and there is always plenty of wind in the med so he wont need to upgrade his engine. Go for it and don't bother these helpful people again.

 

[dylanwinter]

I have just read the thread and have come up with the answer he is looking for - The Cutlass 27 will be an ideal boat, plenty of room and storage for living on and longer passages, and there is always plenty of wind in the med so he wont need to upgrade his engine. Go for it and don't bother these helpful people again.

In often get emails from people asking if they should buy a certain type of boat

I always give the same answer

that sounds ideal

great choice

buy it, sail the socks off it

each year decide if you are going to keep it or sell it

so I agree a Cutlass is a brilliant starter boat that will keep you safe and weather almost anything you are likely to encounter

if the engine is rubbish then slap an outboard on the back

D

 

[Biggles Wader]

In often get emails from people asking if they should buy a certain type of boat

I always give the same answer

that sounds ideal

great choice

buy it, sail the socks off it

each year decide if you are going to keep it or sell it

so I agree a Cutlass is a brilliant starter boat that will keep you safe and weather almost anything you are likely to encounter

if the engine is rubbish then slap an outboard on the back

D

Could you put a well in a cutlass?Im having an idea here.

 

[dylanwinter]

Could you put a well in a cutlass?Im having an idea here.

of course

but it would be better in a centaur

D

apropos of nothing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb9tV0cP1-g