Any SALTS? My sailboat is not made for offshore. its a coronado 27, If i wait for a good weather window to go-

Question

to go down the west coat, is it a problem..

Its a sturdy boat and I have all the gear, Epirb, raft,storm sails, heavy rig, sea anchor etc.

Its just a fin keel and Im worried about broaching, never been 75 offshore before. But sailed for years enginless, in some really nasty weather with no searoom, (40-50knts)

Any salts???

Answer 1

grew up on boats my entire life i now have a catalina 30 in dana point harbor. but before that i had it in san francisco  and my wife, 3 children and i would sail down the coast for vacation and it handled very well. i believe that your boat would hold quite well. but thats a might obstacle to overcome though for your first time in the open ocean. so i would be careful if you decide to go.

Answer 2

Sounds as though your boat is well set up, chose the the weather and go. I took a 28ft Seaking, bilge keeled, shallow draught, all the way to the Med and back.

I went via the canal du midi, with my wife and 2 year old son, had some rough moments, but what a trip. Had very little equipment, it was 30 years ago and since then have crossed the channel in 30ft many times, Plymouth to Cameret safe and sound.

Go for it!

Regards

Dave

Answer 3

ya

Answer 4

Should be no problem. If the seas and wind get big...trail warps(line). I don't understand the remarks here and from you...the Coronado is actually an fairly seaworthy boat. Any boat in survival conditions needs prudent handling. It sounds by your inventory...you are ready.  Your apprehension is well founded and reasonable....just donj't let it stop you. Let it protect you.  Make sure your mast fittings and all rigging swages or terminals are fit for the voyage....check your chainplates...make sure you can secure your hatches...make sure you can pump water out(bail)....then go.

Best wishes...

Answer 5

sounds like you've thought long and hard and have the experience and gear.....if you're worried about broaching, ( a real concern for your boat) you can trail an anchor line ( minus the anchor) astern or go get a made for purpose "drouge".........like a sea anchor but without the stop you dead in your tracks ability of a sea anchor, a drouge puts enough force behind you to slow you down and give some directional stability...good luck!

Answer 6

Looks like you have it covered for equipment. Motorless is the best teacher. All you need is some decent weather. A tiller pilot would help.