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JAWS  aka John A Webster

The Cuba Run 2010... as seen on Sailing Anarchy

Started by JAWS aka John A Webster Nov 27.

JAWS  aka John A Webster

The Cuba Run 2010... as seen on Sailing Anarchy

Started by JAWS aka John A Webster Nov 27.

Stephen Phillips

Electric Propulsion 3 Replies

Started by Stephen Phillips. Last reply by JAWS aka John A Webster Nov 27.

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Marcello Comment by Marcello on November 30, 2009 at 12:34pm
I love catamarans. Unfortunately here in the med they are not so popular. The mooring costs are simply impossible for most of sailors!
Marlene A. Sassaman Comment by Marlene A. Sassaman on October 31, 2009 at 7:56pm
Ahoy mateys, wish I were out at sea, but here I sit begging trick or treaters to take lots of chocolate, stickers, and bags of chips. After all what they don't take I get stuck with. Keeping my weight down for an upcoming match race is just not conducive for being alone in a house with bags of Reese' peanut butter cups, gummi bears and Lay's potato chips.

What a beautiful night it is though. So, as I look to the bright full moon I send wishes of fair sailing to all my colleagues out there on the open water, and to those at anchor in small sheltered cove and of course to those like me on land while thinking about places so very far away.

Happy halloween.
Ty Ebright Comment by Ty Ebright on October 31, 2009 at 2:54pm
Thanks for the responses. I have a great crew and they are getting ready for the crossing. Swiss Dr., American Nurse, Swiss Wine Expert and Myself. Very excited to be making this trip from Sardinia to Antigua.
Marlene A. Sassaman Comment by Marlene A. Sassaman on October 21, 2009 at 9:10pm
Send me plane tickets. . .
Ty Ebright Comment by Ty Ebright on October 21, 2009 at 8:59pm
Belize 43 -
We will be heading out from Ceuta, Spain around the end of Nov. Down the coast of Africa and then to the Canary Islands. Provision there and then set sail for Antigua. All comments, hints, warnings, adice appreciated greatly, Ty
Ocean Jedi Comment by Ocean Jedi on June 19, 2009 at 1:10pm
For an upscale catamaran at a reasonable price, take a look at ballotta's website.
Daniel Comment by Daniel on May 2, 2009 at 12:09am
I am on a journey to own a cat and live aboard...thanks for this area where I can learn from those who have been there and done that....First, taking further sailing instruction and small diesel maintenance, then we'll see....
Capt. Bob Comment by Capt. Bob on January 3, 2009 at 6:59pm
My wife and I live in Fort Pierce, Fl. We sail a 27 Stiletto. Looking to move up to a larger cat and live aboard. We sail often having Sun Dog behind the house.
keith Comment by keith on January 3, 2009 at 11:22am
I bought my admiral 38 in the BVI's in 2005 and is currently berthed at Brunswich Landing Marine, Ga. I'm In the middle of refitting her out for my retirement, I also may be looking and moving up to a lagoon.
Stuart Bell Comment by Stuart Bell on December 3, 2008 at 4:14pm
We sailed our 43' Voyage from Cape Town through the Caribbean and around the US - visiting Cuba twice (legally), visiting Houston a few times, Cape Cod once and so on. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a washer/drtyer and most every other comfort she seemed like home to me. Unfortunately I didn't have the only vote.

We now own a home on land (dirtdweller), and Gemini 3400 - not as much luxury as the voyage but a capable boat for the Keys, Bahamas and the islands to Trinidad.

Compared to a monohull - it is hard. We left Cape Town in 35+ knots and saw 20 to 30' seas during the trip - nearly never missed a meal - and ate off of hand painted ceramic dishes. For well under $400k, I could have purchased a capable monohull in the 40 to 50' range and sailed the same route - the boat and crew would have done just fine.

But the space, privacy, storage, deep freezer and separate refrigerator, and washing machine make the catamaran my vote.

I must be honest - loading the boat up as we did (2.5 months of frozen food), we seldom made over 6 knots - expected 5 knots and while the trip from Brazil to Barbadow averaged 210 miles/day, it was uncomfortable in that much wind and spray.

You don't get something for nothing - but there are many more choices in a catamaran.

I bought my present boat in restorable condition for $40k - never missed a scheduled day on the water while doing the restoration - and now have about $58k into her.
 

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