Trans-atlantic crossing

[Chris]

Just a quick question. Between the 1977 30'Hunter and the 28'Pearson Triton, which would you choose for a solo trans-atlantic?

 

[Dave Emery]

Adventure

Neither, but my vote goes for the Pearson.

 

[Mike Alge]

Transatlantic boat

I would most likely pick the Pearson only because of the longer keel. Longer keels make self steering devices work better. The Pardey's crossed the pond in a 24' boat [ home made even]

 

[Rico]

Triton

The Triton's stress load areas were built to a factor of three. Calculate the greatest stress to be seen in an area and triple it to arrive at the tolerance to be constructed. A very solid boat and, though small, built for bluewater work. A great boat to start on. Outfitting is another category. --Rico

 

[Dave]

triton

A pearson Triton Sailed with us(Alberg35) from Beafort N.C to Saint thomas Virgin Islands down thru S.America and back. they had very few problems and little upgrades, airies wind vane was one, the had the original gas engine. Great Boat tho small for a 28 footer.If you can up to the 35Alberg thats a Blue water Boat thats fast!Went thru 35-40 ft seas for 5 days! No Damage

 

[Tom M.]

They both have their faults and weaknesses

The Hunter 30' and the Triton, are basicly, coastal cruisers, the Hunrer 30, has no bridgedeck, small cockpit drains, but these can be added, the triton has low freeboard, a cockpit that is too long, and narrow beam that will rock you sence;ess, My suggestion, is to fly to europe, look around for a used Nicholson 31, buy it, sail it around, the brittish isles, the coast of France and spain, make your way into the med, there you cand spend several years, and when you're tired, then sail your Nicholson 31, to the U S of A, and sell it. The Nicholson 31 was designed for the Atlantic, and built to AAA standards, the Hunter was built for sheltered waters, and the Triton was built by guys, who didn't know how much glass to be used.

 

[Tom M.]

They both have their faults and weaknesses

The Hunter 30' and the Triton, are basicly, coastal cruisers, the Hunrer 30, has no bridgedeck, small cockpit drains, but these can be added, the triton has low freeboard, a cockpit that is too long, and narrow beam that will rock you sence;ess, My suggestion, is to fly to europe, look around for a used Nicholson 31, buy it, sail it around, the brittish isles, the coast of France and spain, make your way into the med, there you cand spend several years, and when you're tired, then sail your Nicholson 31, to the U S of A, and sell it. The Nicholson 31 was designed for the Atlantic, and built to AAA standards, the Hunter was built for sheltered waters, and the Triton was built by guys, who didn't know how much glass to be used.