Twister_Ken
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>Gary Mull (I just had to slip him in)<
As Mrs Mull said.
As Mrs Mull said.
Quality Ocean cruising boats?
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wildmail
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Thanks for all the helpfull replies. The lenght of the boat is not that important - but we would need at least three cabins (and preferably 4) - does this narrow the many good alternatives?
Sailfree
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No it just increases your proposed budget or necessitates looking at older boats.
There are many good boats that have been fitted out for ocean cruising and owners found either its not all that they wanted or ill health forces sale etc but most do it as couples so 4 cabins might be stretching the size a bit.
There are many good boats that have been fitted out for ocean cruising and owners found either its not all that they wanted or ill health forces sale etc but most do it as couples so 4 cabins might be stretching the size a bit.
Richard10002
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but we would need at least three cabins (and preferably 4)
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Moody 44 - double aft cabin, double bunks in alleyway to aft cabin, saloon, double bunk cabin just forward of saloon, double forecabin.
both of the double bunk cabins are excellent at sea.
I looked at the layouts of more boats than I care to recall, and I kept returning to the Moody 44 for so many reasons - one of which was the number of cabins/bunks, and the layout.
The saloon of the later models, (1996), may be better, as the saloon seating is straight rather than curved on the pre 1996 models. Curved is nice looking, but not practical for getting your head down.
Be careful as there are some 44s which were built as "Owners" models, and these have fewer bunks. e.g. the alleway to the aft cabin becomes part of the aft cabin and is fitted with wardrobes, drawers and dresser, rather than bunks. There was also an option to have the forward double bunk cabin incorporated into the forecabin... making more seating and space to manouevre.
I'm not saying that this is the boat you should buy - merely that it seems to fit the bill, and you should consider it, along with the other well made brands.
Hope this helps,
Richard
but we would need at least three cabins (and preferably 4)
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Moody 44 - double aft cabin, double bunks in alleyway to aft cabin, saloon, double bunk cabin just forward of saloon, double forecabin.
both of the double bunk cabins are excellent at sea.
I looked at the layouts of more boats than I care to recall, and I kept returning to the Moody 44 for so many reasons - one of which was the number of cabins/bunks, and the layout.
The saloon of the later models, (1996), may be better, as the saloon seating is straight rather than curved on the pre 1996 models. Curved is nice looking, but not practical for getting your head down.
Be careful as there are some 44s which were built as "Owners" models, and these have fewer bunks. e.g. the alleway to the aft cabin becomes part of the aft cabin and is fitted with wardrobes, drawers and dresser, rather than bunks. There was also an option to have the forward double bunk cabin incorporated into the forecabin... making more seating and space to manouevre.
I'm not saying that this is the boat you should buy - merely that it seems to fit the bill, and you should consider it, along with the other well made brands.
Hope this helps,
Richard
waterboy
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May be lucky and find someone willing to part with a MacGregor for $340,000
Barr Avel
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Why on earth don't you mention Vancouver - British built at Itchenor and leaves the scandanavian hyped products like Halberg Rassey, Najad etc far behind.
Why is it that the English always undersell themselves??
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Because the Scandinavians are better at PR and getting articles in the glossy mags? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Why on earth don't you mention Vancouver - British built at Itchenor and leaves the scandanavian hyped products like Halberg Rassey, Najad etc far behind.
Why is it that the English always undersell themselves??
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Because the Scandinavians are better at PR and getting articles in the glossy mags? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
bbg
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At the risk of being flamed - Beneteau First 47.7
Ex-SolentBoy
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I have an immaculate late-model Rustler 36 for sale if you are interested. Pictured on the cover and in last month's Sailing Today.
Please feel free to contact me at littledove@rustlerowners.net if you would like more information.
Please feel free to contact me at littledove@rustlerowners.net if you would like more information.