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Capable Ocean Crossers/Singlehanded Cruising

JD
john donohoe
Tue, Sep 14, 2010 3:41 PM

Two part question:

  1. I have spent about two years researching passage-makers
    and so far Diesel Ducks appear to be the best at making the necessary
    compromises that are important to me while remaining seaworthy. Anyone have any other,
    ocean crossing (need more than one example), production, full displacement,
    under 50' boats they like? Yes I know a lot about Nordhavns and Kadey Krogens (though the
    KK examples of ocean crossings are few), but I am looking for others, sail assist
    even better. (I think Beebe was wrong about get home sails, I like the stability and redundancy and the cost of a Junk Rig is more than viable. A balanced rig would give more than adequate points of sail.)

  2. I am very interested in single-handed cruising and from
    what I have read Junk/Lug rigs seem to be the best for simplicity. Does anyone
    have any experience of junk rigs and or single-handed cruising with sails on Diesel
    Ducks or other power boats? I have read about Seaducktress but any other
    references would be helpful.

Thanks
John

Two part question: 1) I have spent about two years researching passage-makers and so far Diesel Ducks appear to be the best at making the necessary compromises that are important to me while remaining seaworthy. Anyone have any other, ocean crossing (need more than one example), production, full displacement, under 50' boats they like? Yes I know a lot about Nordhavns and Kadey Krogens (though the KK examples of ocean crossings are few), but I am looking for others, sail assist even better. (I think Beebe was wrong about get home sails, I like the stability and redundancy and the cost of a Junk Rig is more than viable. A balanced rig would give more than adequate points of sail.) 2) I am very interested in single-handed cruising and from what I have read Junk/Lug rigs seem to be the best for simplicity. Does anyone have any experience of junk rigs and or single-handed cruising with sails on Diesel Ducks or other power boats? I have read about Seaducktress but any other references would be helpful. Thanks John