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Why did I buy this boat?

6 avril 2026 · 26 min · 23K vues · Caribbean

Red-hulled ketch Southern Chancer heels hard under sail

Ce que couvre cette vidéo

A sailor with experience owning eight different vessels evaluates the performance, build quality, and liveability of various cruising boats, including the Galion 22, Jaguar 25, Elizabethan 31, Goldenhine 39, Moody 36, Prout Quest 33, Westerly Marine Ltd. Ocean 43, and Beneteau 323.5:12 The author emphasizes that boat selection should prioritize build quality and comfort over price or racing performance, noting that vessels built to a price, such as the Jaguar 25, often suffer from structural failures like rudder breakage in heavy weather.8:11 Steel boats, while once considered essential for offshore cruising, proved maintenance-intensive due to persistent rust, while the ketch rig on the 39-foot Goldenhine offered poor performance compared to a single-mast configuration.11:59 The Moody 36 and Westerly Marine Ltd. Ocean 43 stand out as the most capable and comfortable cruisers for long-distance sailing, offering superior handling and interior space compared to catamarans of similar size.20:39 The author concludes that a boat’s ability to be handled single-handedly and its long-term comfort are the most critical factors for successful cruising.

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Bateaux dans cette vidéo

Galion 22Leur bateauJaguar 25Leur bateauElizabethan 31Leur bateauMoody 36SLeur bateauProut Ltd. Quest 33Leur bateauWesterly Marine Ltd. Ocean 43Leur bateau

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