View Single Post
Old 06-26-2015, 11:18 AM   #135
Codger2
Guru
 
Codger2's Avatar
 
City: San Diego
Vessel Name: Circuit Breaker
Vessel Model: 2021..22' Duffy Cuddy cabin
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,691
At 74 years old, I've been boating ever since I was a young kid. I, however, have never crossed an ocean in anything smaller than an aircraft carrier.

On that carrier (Enterprise) we did experience seas of 25 ft, off Cape Hatteras, which pretty much convinced me that crossing an ocean in anything smaller than CVN 65 was out of the question.

I don't know if I admire people who do it or if I question their good judgement. I do know that when I hear of people that have done a major crossing, I marvel at their tenacity. (being it ill advised or otherwise.)

Coastal cruising has been and still is my favorite part of boating. To be sure, you must pick your weather window but in my opinion it is much more interesting than chugging along for days on end on a featureless, endless ocean passage.

P.S. If someone held a gun at my head and forced me to cross an ocean, I hope it's on a 65' Fleming.
Attached Thumbnails
Fleming.jpg  
__________________
Done with diesel power boats! Have fallen in love with all electric!
Codger2 is offline   Reply With Quote