Looking for sailing information, please?

Question

I'm starting to plan the purchase of an off-shore cruiser. I'm pretty sure from my research I want a twin diesel boat, at least 40 feet for sailing distances (eventually) up to 1500 miles. Any information I have been able to find at this early stage is heavily commercialised and not the fundamentals I am looking for. Can you offer any internet starting points/sound advice as the type of boat (model would be great) that I should be looking at.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Consider joining the Seven Seas Cruising Association -- you will find it's a gold mine of info -- the people are live aboard cruisers.

Fair Winds

Answer 2

usgov.coastguard.com and follow the approved links

Answer 3

get in touch with a good broker!  these guys earn there money in finding the boat you are looking for, arranging for a good, reputable surveyor, and other details that you may not be familiar with.  good luck!

Answer 4

This article will probably be able to help you out:

http://boatingpoint.com/buying_a_cruisin...

Answer 5

Sail boats with single or twin  diesels are called motor sailors as there cabin is designed different >They don't sail well Or motor well as of the round hull and are displacement hulls> Not much of a choice as 40' is small for motorsailers with twin screws>Most are single s***w>>Good luck searching>

Answer 6

How much money do you want to pay for it?

Do you want to buy a new or used boat?