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Old 06-21-2019, 07:48 AM   #13
Chrisjs
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IMO "round the world" passagemaking is not for the budget constrained. Firstly, you need a vessel that is capable with Richard's 42ft "Dauntless" probably being toward the lower end of the size scale. Second, you need a lot of serious off-shore blue water experience. Third, you need the cash to outfit and supply the vessel for arduous travel. Then, you need a crew capable of really handling the vessel under difficult circumstances, and maintaining round the clock watches (minimum = 4). Lastly, you need to be prepared to be very bored for long periods of time!
When we bought our Selene 47, the "dream" was to sail it to Galapagos.
We never made it - only round trip to the Bahamas (from Boston).
Despite probably having acquired a reasonable amount of solid experience along the way, the thought of countless days and nights at sea, mostly boring, but interspersed with moments of terror, kept us closer to home.
We have friends who have crossed the Atlantic a few times but who nearly did not make it back last time when rolled by a giant wave.
My hat goes off to Richard and Dauntless but this is not for everyone!!
Lastly, the type of vessel ideally suited to round-the-world passagemaking is probably not he best choice if in the end you stay closer to home. You will probably miss out some of the "nice-to-haves" in favor of "must haves" for the long voyage.
But best of luck and success in whatever you decide to do.
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