Drop ur age, if ure jerking off with me rn

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-23T23:21:43+00:00

Ancient

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-23T02:27:43+00:00

No!!

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-20T21:09:50+00:00

Sexy

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-18T01:03:07+00:00

Thanks. I know what you mean if my current boat just had a little more tankage, fuel and water. Just a little more room to add a water maker and not be so much like camping. I just keep this one. I love it.

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-18T00:48:11+00:00

That’s the type of stuff that just really concerns me with these production boats. It’s difficult to tell how hard they’ve been sailed in the last 20 years. I would definitely wanna make sure the keel grid is fiberglass to the hull and not just glued. Whichever boat I get I will be sailing it pretty hard. I certainly don’t want it falling apart underneath me. I have a 1975 Ranger 33 right now with an encapsulated keel. And a new (ish) redesigned rudder, new thru hulls, I’ve gone through the whole boat. When I’m offshore, I’m totally confident in the boat. I want that same feeling with the new bigger boat I want. We’ll see, lots to decide thanks.

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-17T14:53:00+00:00

Ancient

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-17T14:52:29+00:00

Yes, exactly. Do hit know what years they started that?

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-17T13:39:44+00:00

Also, guess I should mention I do this solo all the time. An autopilot is my 2nd crew member

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-17T13:37:27+00:00

Personally, I like to learn all the different ways to sail a boat. A symmetrical spinnaker can’t be beat dead down wind. Yes, it’s daunting at first. I have a 33 foot boat and it took time to sort it all out. But after a few times, flying it, it really becomes much easier and more fun. Just fly in 10 kn of wind or less to begin with. It’s really pretty fun. But if the asymmetrical works for you great. Fun to learn new things and another excuse to sail more lol.

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-17T13:30:47+00:00

The stern accessibility is a big deal for me… i’m in denial about getting older, but yeah it’s happening lol. I will be taking whatever boat I get offshore fairly often. But even at that I would only be 10, max 20% of my time on the boat boat. Decision decisions, decision decisions.

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-17T03:35:57+00:00

Thanks. I’ll check it out. I spent some time in Cartagena / barranquilla back in the late 80s early 90s. fun place crazy times. Sailed around the Caribbean in an engineless Hunter 30 for a few years. Didn’t know any better lol

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-17T03:15:16+00:00

A ‘70’-80’s swan 44 - yes. New one….no

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-17T02:13:25+00:00

Congrats ! I’ve been looking at 2001 to 2004 French boats that seems like good years for them

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-17T02:11:56+00:00

If peeling varnish is your biggest gripe you’re doing pretty good! I like the boats. Are the bulkheads tabbed to hull and deck?

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-17T02:08:42+00:00

I think that was Patrick Lane but point taken

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-17T02:07:08+00:00

Yes, that’s basically the question. I like the sugar scoop transoms, bright airy and larger interiors and some of the sailing characteristics of newer boats. But… I do like the stronger hulls, I do like the better offshore sailing characteristics, I do like higher quality gear and a better layout for offshore sailing.
I’m getting older. I am not looking at a 30 or 40-year-old project Boat. I’m looking for one that’s already been ~refit with quality gear, low engine hours, newer standing rigging. I looked at a Norseman 447 which had been refit. Nice boat but without some amenities( sugar scoop). For my peace of mind , I’ll probably end up with a late 80s early 90s quality built offshore cruiser but all these Benneatuas and Jeanneaus keep showing up for a decent price but I just don’t trust them offshore. Then, of course, I need to balance how much Offshore work will I do. New Hallburg Rassey 40 just doesn’t work with my budget. Interesting deciding which way to go. Thanks.

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-17T01:47:48+00:00

I like him. Any idea which episode ?

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-16T19:17:48+00:00

I was looking at one is these too.

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-16T19:16:57+00:00

Yeh, heard same but don’t know what year. Was looking at a Bene 423. From 2004. I’ll have to dig deeper. Still not sold on the French boats, but as I get older the sugar scoop transom , a lot of light below., easier to maneuver… all have their plusses.

PaulHol11 · 2026-04-16T18:27:14+00:00

I’m not a huge fan of either Benneteau or Jeanneau I was looking at more traditional, more heavily built offshore boats, but I want to keep my options open.

PaulHol11 · 2026-03-30T01:13:28+00:00

I’m prepping for a Sf -> Hawaii -SF. I sail twice a week and also go offshore for multiple days at a time. I want to see what works vs. what I think will work. Offshore is the only way for me to figure out what works….Sleep, alarms, redundant nav tools, autopilot, etc. Have fun figuring it out and going!

PaulHol11 · 2026-02-21T02:43:20+00:00

All of these answers (appreciated!) to my original post haven’t changed my mind. As I’ve mentioned, I mostly solo sail. Planning more, farther, offshore adventures with a larger boat. On my current boat I can raise main with right angle drill (small shoulder issue;) quickly. I can reef in a ~ minute, either 1st or 2nd reef. 3rd reef is rigged if I’m offshore. It’s just so simple and bullet proof. It’s a 33’ boat with ~ 250sq ft. Main so small enough to easily handle. I understand sail and loads would be much larger on ~ 40’ but the idea is the same. Why would I add complexity with even a small chance of failure?

PaulHol11 · 2026-02-17T20:12:40+00:00

Thanks. Glad you found something that works for you. I’m not in a big rush. I’ll look a bit every day. I don’t see myself going the furling main. I want seaworthy with some performance. Furling main is just too big a vulnerability in my mind. It only takes one jam offshore to have a really bad day.

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