DeFever 49 CPMY

[JohnO]

Hi all – we are still on the hunt for our “new” boat. We have come across a 49’ CPMY that looks interesting … it is a pretty boat with moderately low hours on twin Perkins. We are in the PNW ... our goals for cruising are San Juans and Gulf Islands, inner passage to AK, travel south to Mex and possibly beyond (Panama Canal over to FL and Bahamas would be nice, eventually). Question I have for the group … how does the 44 / 49 handle the blue water (it has Naiad stabilizers, FWIW). We’d not be going out in sketchy conditions, but traveling up and down the West Coast (and possibly beyond) is definitely in the plans. Appreciate any perspective.

 

[bligh]

Regardless of boat, I'm cautious moving up and down the west coast. (Especially up) You definitely have to watch the weather. That being said,
I'd say with the naids, youre all set with that boat.