A boat with a heavier, shorter mast is not going to be faster. The Open 40 is worth $<50k. You would also never be able to sell it vs. the Class 40.
A boat with a heavier, shorter mast is not going to be faster. The Open 40 is worth $<50k. You would also never be able to sell it vs. the Class 40.
My thinking too (wrt resale) but that old LC 40 has not proven very fast ... https://www.class40.com/fr/bateaux/30-changabang.htm
Sistership: https://www.class40.com/fr/bateaux/18-caribeira.htm
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There are many margin Class 40s that are not fast anymore compared to the last few generations, but at least it's still a Class 40. An old Open 40 with a makeshift rig is only worth it at an extreme deal.
Does anyone else remember the "Motion of the Ocean" woman from the boat show several years ago? I got buttonholed on my way to the Scanmar booth - she was pushing her book pretty hard. Something about maintaining intimacy while repairing your boat in exotic places (aka "cruising"). My pleas that I was a singlehander did not deter her: "Yes, a good autopilot can really help!" Maybe there's a new marketing angle for Pelagic.
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Last edited by BobJ; 08-31-2019 at 09:32 AM.
Looks like Jeanne Socrates will finish her second nonstop solo circumnavigation from the west coast today or tomorrow....making her the oldest person to do so. Have to admire her determination.
$50k at most.