Lost And Confused

[Mor33]

hi fellas,Don't leugh of my spelling I'm portugess ,any way this is a wonderful web space where we can find very good information from experient sailors around the world .

I have over 10 years of sperience in a 36' motorboat more especific oceanic36'. but now sinse a sold my boat 14 years ago my plans is to move to a sailboat and make same long voyages ,as every body dream.but I'm lost and confuse @@@ and seeking for hellp, what tipe of boat will be better? my idea is 38' endeavour,44' bruce roberts steel hull, or just buy a ready built hull and finish up ??

thanks. Morvan

[Nausikaa]

Bon dia Morvan,

Welcome to the right place to seek information.

For my pennies worth, I love small boats and would, in your position, look for a Flicka. There are quite a few of them and are easily re-sold if need be. Small, seaworthy and not out of range of most budgets.

Aye // Stephen

[Mor33]

hey, bom dia Aye//Stephen

thanks for repply , but do you know if this Flicka is a "blue water boat ", becouse my intention is go long cruisin,//??

[Nausikaa]

Originally Posted by Mor33

hey, bom dia Aye//Stephen

thanks for repply , but do you know if this Flicka is a "blue water boat ", becouse my intention is go long cruisin,//??

Google "flicka sailboat" and you will find many sites with a host of information about the boat. She is small, long-keeled and has done many ocean passages.

Aye // Stephen

[Mor33]

hi ,Aye//Stephen

I checked that site ,this is nice boat but the bigest boat was 20' and I need little bit more space specialy becouse my plans is to go long trips, my idea is 38' to 42' them I'll be able to carry spair parts sails and all my tools...just in case...we never know...

thanks Morvan

[Nausikaa]

Indeed, the Flicka is small but maybe it could be worth your while investing in one to get some experience. You should have no problems selling her later and who knows, maybe you will want to keep such a little beauty.

If we had not been lumbered with the European Small Craft Directive and the need to pay VAT on imported boats I would have bought a lovely flicka which was being sold in South Africa four years ago.

Good luck with your venture

// Stephen