I crew (fordeck) on a 40' with a group of fine people. One day I want to purchase my own boat. This future vessel...(I like the 40' size) will be used for racing and a bit of cruising. I want to compete in single or possibly double handed events because it is really difficult to organize/coordinate a crew of 8. I am way too busy to babysit a bunch of sailors....I am not their mother. So help me find a boat that fits my requirements. I want a vessel that is competitive and that may have come creature comforts below. After all, I am a woman and we do like our comforts. Any suggestions about a fast/comfortable sailboat that meets my future needs? I have a few ideas of my own but want to hear from others. Thanks
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My choice would be
the Farr 395. Very fast and confortable below. Used 2001/2002 models would be around 225,000$ well equipped. Certainly worth a look but some work involved for two! What's on your short list so far?
the Farr 395. Very fast and confortable below. Used 2001/2002 models would be around 225,000$ well equipped. Certainly worth a look but some work involved for two! What's on your short list so far?
single hand thoughts
wow.....single handed racing on a 40 footer...tough but not impossible. Are you looking for bouy racing or point to point long distance?? Racing around the cans with a crew of 1 or 2 in a big boat is very hard, distance races are a little easier. The Farr 395 is a good boat (one design fleets and good PHRF boat) EXPENSIVE!!!! The J105 lacks a few comforts but can do well short handed. The J109 has more comforts but has a much higher price tag. An older J35,J40,J41 all have comforts (the J35 has runners so might be tough to singlehand...although I know that a woman races a J35 equipted for both buoy racing and singlehanded racing raising money for breast cancer (do a search for red dress racing) As i stated before, racing a 40 footer short handed is a difficult task to do well (or even safely at times) most single handed racing is done in smaller boats like PHRF- Pearson 30, J27,J29, Ensign,. Boats in the 25-30 ft. range. Good Luck
wow.....single handed racing on a 40 footer...tough but not impossible. Are you looking for bouy racing or point to point long distance?? Racing around the cans with a crew of 1 or 2 in a big boat is very hard, distance races are a little easier. The Farr 395 is a good boat (one design fleets and good PHRF boat) EXPENSIVE!!!! The J105 lacks a few comforts but can do well short handed. The J109 has more comforts but has a much higher price tag. An older J35,J40,J41 all have comforts (the J35 has runners so might be tough to singlehand...although I know that a woman races a J35 equipted for both buoy racing and singlehanded racing raising money for breast cancer (do a search for red dress racing) As i stated before, racing a 40 footer short handed is a difficult task to do well (or even safely at times) most single handed racing is done in smaller boats like PHRF- Pearson 30, J27,J29, Ensign,. Boats in the 25-30 ft. range. Good Luck
Couple of Suggestions
Olson 40, Santa Cruz 40, Farr 39 (ton boat, not the new ones). Assuming you would get a handicap, I would opt for and older racer you could upgrade with new sails, electronics and custom rig for singlehanding rather than spend a ton an a new or newish race baot that will need all that in a few years anyhow. Good old race boats are a real bargain. Rick D.
Olson 40, Santa Cruz 40, Farr 39 (ton boat, not the new ones). Assuming you would get a handicap, I would opt for and older racer you could upgrade with new sails, electronics and custom rig for singlehanding rather than spend a ton an a new or newish race baot that will need all that in a few years anyhow. Good old race boats are a real bargain. Rick D.
Skinny water is the big problem...
...for this boat. But you couldn't want a faster, lighter, easy to handle boat that you can water ski off. Problem is she draws 10 feet and has a healthy price tag. Carbon fiber technology ain't cheap! I'm looking to do one of these. They make a 30 in the similar design that is much more affordable. I've raced on the 30 and it is damn quick and a piece of cake to single hand http://www.wyliecat.com/
...for this boat. But you couldn't want a faster, lighter, easy to handle boat that you can water ski off. Problem is she draws 10 feet and has a healthy price tag. Carbon fiber technology ain't cheap! I'm looking to do one of these. They make a 30 in the similar design that is much more affordable. I've raced on the 30 and it is damn quick and a piece of cake to single hand http://www.wyliecat.com/
I suggest...
Why don't you try singlehanding a 30 to 40 footer right now a few times, including when the weather is a little nasty, to make sure that it really is your cup of tea? There is something about not having an extra pair of hands on board that makes a boat grow a little when you are the only one there.
Why don't you try singlehanding a 30 to 40 footer right now a few times, including when the weather is a little nasty, to make sure that it really is your cup of tea? There is something about not having an extra pair of hands on board that makes a boat grow a little when you are the only one there.
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