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Yes that was my original thoughts davits, but would block my fishing. 10.5ft would be the minimum for a RIB for dive purposes, but would fly with the 9.8. Yes I do feel my price requirements increasing, as long as I have solid reasonings for them I looked at the Farr Bavaria 37, I couldnt believe a Bavaria that sails quite nicely. its $300k new, so lets say something 5 years old is possible for $200k? To me that is justifiable. Not saying thats what I intend to spend. My heart is set on the Aussie Cat (used), but things can be stepping stones. You/We all know how hard it is to s

Wheel is just personal preference, as its a cruiser, feel is not so important to her. I get why some prefer tillers, it also brings us back to how we learnt to sail dinghies as kids, which is part of feel. But its not on the plans and Im ok with missing out on the other boats and limiting my options. I REALLY like the look of the Lotus Mk2, Ive seen a couple done up and they scrub up nicely. 35 feet to the Islands would be a challenge, not one I am scared of. Ive also noticed a lot of large cabin sloops with wheel houses inside, that might be up her ally. Technically arent most yachts sloop

Its amazing you dont really see a lot of age difference unless you double your money. In some ways I wonder if I am better off buying a good used hull and having it refurbishing the interior (why was purple so trendy in the 80s eeeek), re built engine, new sails if needed, basically buying one of the recommended hulls at a good price and putting a bit of money into it. Im also not a huge fan of the look of wood in a boat, I know its traditional, but I much prefer the look of lighter coloured laminates used in modern Cats etc. What is the minimum size I should be considering for a coastal

The Cavalier does indeed look like a beauty from the past. One I cant afford but love the internal layout of is the spencer 43. I like to game fish and want to do so while sailing as 6-10knots is a perfect speed for most game species. I also want to jig for kingies etc out at places like Mayor Island, along with freediving/spearfishing. So the only thing I see missing is a swim platform/marlin board. Would it be hard to fit on purpose built for landing game fishing and poissbly jigging from, the only issue there is not getting sucked over board. So would like to fight the fish from inside

Im a keen game fisher, anything from mahimahi to yellow fin tuna and I love jigging for kings etc. Is there any reason why you cannot setup a yacht with outrigger poles etc? One thing I notice a lot of the yachting vloggers on the net make the mistake of is keeping under sail while trying to fight a marlin. Get the sails down, get the engines chasing the fish providing the swell isnt up. Ive always wanted to give up a power boat and set up my yacht for game fishing. A marlin board truely becomes invaluable as does an insertable game chair. Has anybody set their yacht up purposefully for t

Thanks Jon and Chariot. I will try to find a Cavalier. I really like retractable Marlin boards, like on the Bavaria 46. Jon re the engine, I totally agree. A lot of noobs to power boat inboards try to run them too light to save fuel but dont realise how much build up that it is creating. Im pretty good at servicing my own outboards and use to service my merc cruiser, so I should be able to tell if its buggered. The issue is sometimes people skimp on replacing parts that last a long time, but are critical. This is my biggest fear. Obviously service paper work will help. If we have to go up

Thanks all. Tiller steer is just personal preference of the Mrs, the friggin thing is on auto pilot a lot of the time anyway. Although some yachts will get you a lot more wet in a tiller steer than a Wheel further aft. So something mid 80s, get it surveyed, purchase? I miss my uncle being here, diesel/marine mechanic. Old engines need the eye of the tiger to get them reliable imo.

We are saving to buy a performance cat, a Seawind 1160 lite to be exact, but cats arent cheap in newish state. So in the mean time we just want something sensible for the gulf and up and down the top East of north Island between White Island and possibly Three Kings etc, but mostly the gulf, to Coromandel up to GBI. Now Ive sailed on everything from 100ft to trailer sailers. But I want something for $50k that wont be a pile of crap I need to spend another $25k on. I also want something not motor sailer but with all the comforts of a motor sailer. Im wondering how small I should cons

Ok thats a relief, but really quite a mess. So If I am asked to deliver a boat from Fiji to LA, what am I meant to do? Is there a living to be made doing this? If so there should be tertiary levels qualifications as mentioned so young guys can get onto this to make a living doing something we all enjoy, thats if sh*t doesnt hit the fan rofl.

It appears all the RYA courses held by the coastguard are no longer available. What do you technically need to deliver yachts to NZ or another country etc?

Going to sell the family Caravan on water (no its not that bad, its one of the lighter ones so can sail upwind lol) and downgrade to a Mono for just myself and the Mrs. I really want to use a LOT of the cash from the sale for our retirement fund, but at the same time I dont want to buy something old in need of work. Im thinking 100-150K~ 32ft+, can be sailed single handed and electronically from the cockpit, must have a wheel, tillers are for dinghies. Something that can handle offshore conditions but be very comfy inside the living areas. If I had the money Id buy a Amel Super Maramu but

It does look lovely, but I reckon this will cost more, zero emissioncy cyclic (think like those electric bikes that charge the battery when they move) electric lithium cell Cat, with Solar, wind, hydro to lithium back up, and of course a diesel genny (shun lol). https://www.yachtingworld.com/yachts-and-gear/daedalus-d80-is-a-smart-ocean-supercat-capable-of-low-emission-long-distance-luxury-cruising-107975

Was your old tender a RIB or a SIB (soft bottom)? There is a 2.4m Achilles SIB on trademe. Personally, RIBs are a LOT more comfortable for longer trips, but at 2.4m its kind of negligible, 10ft and over you notice it more. So unless you want the very best Id go with a reputable used model. Or a cheap reputable PVC like achilles or aquapro. Always keep PVC covered. If you have it uncovered or towing then hypalon all day long.

AB hypalon would be our best in NZ now, Caribe is now defunct for sales in Auck, so yeah Id go AB Hypalon. Not cheap but very worth it. Thats a small tender so shouldnt be too much. Im more a 12ft kind of guy as I spearfish from it. Ive been out from north auck to little barrier in mine and never had an issue. There is an Achilles full rib, trailer, motor auction in Canterbury at the mo. Too much hassle. For such a small tender they have quite a sharp entry which is good for the chop, this is the glass model, which really is quieter than ally, just heavier. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/bo

This is helpful. That new Seawind 1160 looks very nice. But the older models can go for under $400k. https://www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/40-best-catamarans-and-trimarans-ever#page-22

Fantastic Idea, a trip out to GB. I was thinking a Lagoon 410, I like the internal layout, but they maybe one of the slow pigs you are refering too. What the Mrs likes is a cat that has that indoor/outdoor flow, nice entertaining and kitchen, dont ask me why this is important. A lot have great seating at the stern and then have those wide doorways into the lounge/dining area with the kitchen to the side, thats ideal for her. For me I want a tramp and solar. Otherwise Im easily pleased. Yeah sorry about the speed question, its simply I know cats are harder to get underway than monos

We have decided we are only interested in cruising, whether its offshore or up and down the coast. Ive also considered cheaper older hulls and modifying/renovating/fixing one up. What used models should I consider that can be sailed 1 handed but usually minimum 2? Is it possible to sail from NZ to Fiji in a Cat? (dumb question maybe but have not owned a cat before) How many knots generally do you need to get a Cat moving? I know they arent easy to get going. Thanks for any tips, we are looking at buying in a year or 2.

As you all know Im looking to buy a liveaboard, Im actually considering sooner rather than later now as a marina berth is a lot cheaper than rent (got out of property market before the slippery slope). I watched a brilliant video that explained price, performance, comfort and the more you move to one the more you lose in the others. Id actually like a Cat that isnt needing its engine all the time, Im not after 20knots, but just movement in lighter winds. But I also want really nice levels of open feeling upstairs. They talked about daggers a lot and rudders, also the shape of the e

yep, but but does anyone actually know the breakdown financially?

I would never look at either a holiday home or a charter yacht as a profit, I worded that badly, what I meant was does it help pay the bills for its upkeep etc? Im thinking long term, a $250k Cat, Im wondering how much money you would get in your pocket from the charter management company etc and if its only enough to pay upkeep or it would help pay for the yacht (even though it would be freehold) People rent their bach out during peak season to how pay for it a bit, but IMO there not profitable as such, its more a lifestyle thing. Like why have a holiday home sitting empty most of the

haha these guys doing Moreton Island (the worlds largest sand mountain) offshore of Brisbane in a 17ftr. Anyone dived that wreck? Its been years but we use to go over their on the ferry with our 4wd longboarding (surfing) and would snorkel out to that wreck. knowing how many VERY large white pointers are around there Im not sure Im so keen on surfing there anymore.

Yeah, not likely going to happen on a trailer sailer though is it? Used for spearfishing. I could just use a dive yak, or I could get a high pressure floor inflatable and use a proper eletronic pump when in situ. I like the idea of the Noelex outboard so that I can also use it somewhat for fishing, ie just changing spots or the accuracy needed to pick up a longline etc. What type of Keel is the Noelex 22 vs 25, are they bouth swing keels? the 30 is hydraulic swing is it not? (not that it would fit in my garage). Yep Im taking the mast into consideration. My current tow vehicle

Bingo, thats exactly my reason. Im not stuck to one area, I can do BOI, Gulf, Taupo etc etc. Some drop keels and ballast systems must be better/more weighty than others?

No, not about that, more about my training wheels in a safe environment before I take on a much larger yacht in the future so I feel Ive got a good grounding on sailing solo. I expect to push myself further and further out, but that Colville can get a hefty swell through it so I think its a good training ground when Im ready, especially if the wind gets up. Brings back memories of launching my tinny from fletchers bay and shooting across the barrier, oh boy thats an adrenaline rush. Didnt have these stabicraft type pontoon boats back then haha. And as a spearo/fisherman Im well aware o

Simply cost, I have garage space for one. Even a cheap swing mooring is $100 a week? Am I ignorant there or is that about right? Dont get me wrong, I dont like the idea of not having a lead torpedo under me haha. Thats why Im looking at the various ballasts and dagger systems they use. The Noelex design seems to be a good one. Of the trailer sailers, which would be the least tender? Also I I want a small RIB with outboard for my spearfishing.