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[CloudDiver]

I can't find it on this website so I'm not sure it was this couple, but there was a sialing blog I had read where the hull (similar size) was modified with an additional layer of Kevlar below the water line for impact and abrasion resistance when voyaging to Alaska. Food for thought, is this level of modification worth the expense vs buying a more 'blue water' capable production hull? I would personally err on the side of caution and look for heavier scantlings... just my 2 cents.

Check out this couple. sailed Hawaii to Alaska and down the west coast back to Hawaii in a 27' Albin Vega.
http://cruisinglealea.com/

 

[Benny17441]

Size matters and the h27 is just small for the task. The h27 Cherubinis were designed for coastal cruising and are now over 30 years old. Besides limited water, fuel and provisions storage as already explained by Bill Roosa you have to contend with replacing your plastic portholes and hatches , your gate valves and thru hulls, upgrading your standing and running rigging and fixtures, likely refurbishing the steering system and replacing the rudder , inspecting your hull, keel joint and getting new sails. You would basically need to refurbish and upgrade the boat and at today's costs it would likely be a better choice to get a larger boat already equipped for passage makings. There is a necessary component that does not come with the boat but is the most important one for ocean crossings and it is the skippers experience. That experience does not come cheap and takes time to acquire.

 

[Joe]

The point is this.... moving up to a larger boat because you want to go off shore is not going to make it safer unless your larger boat is up to the task.

Many folks will think, wow!, I can get this 38 foot coastal cruiser for much less than this 29 foot offshore capable vessel so I get more bang for my buck with the 38.

You must know the difference... and understand there are other considerations for bluewater sailing than simply boat size.

 

[Prime Time]

I echo the advice to read John Kretchmer's books. You need the right boat and some experience. They are both important.

 

[Don Lucas]

Ok, I admit it I could use some help! I want to sail to other countries and I have a 27 ft Hunter. What size boat would be recommended for my travels, this size or bigger. There will be 2 adults aboard, I've done short runs 20 days sails...
Help Please..

Depends on which countries you want to go to. From Texas you could spend a LONG time doing the Caribbean, Central American, and Mexico doing mainly day sails.

So if you are happy with the size you have, go off sailing. If you find you are wrong then get something bigger along the way.