Around the World from West coast?

[solosailor]

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.

[jamottep]

Uh oh! This on the website today: "Unfortunately, this boat is not available for sale. It will be removed from the website soon." They're going like hotcakes! I liked the pink one.

Wait, which one is that?

[jamottep]

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

[solosailor]

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.

[BobJ]

The thought of ... no no no ...

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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[WBChristie]

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.

[jamottep]

James B. has lowered his price just in time for a two boat race !

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Lowered again to 79k :-)
https://anasazi-ltda.com/marine-brokerage

[Philpott]

Lowered again to 79k :-)
https://anasazi-ltda.com/marine-brokerage

go go go!

[AlanH]

Lowered again to 79k :-)
https://anasazi-ltda.com/marine-brokerage

There DOES come a point where "resale value" fades to less importance. $79K? might be at that point.

[solosailor]

$50k at most.