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Buying a liveaboard boat for circumnavigationMy wife and I are considering cruising around the world for 5-10 years and in preparation for same are now actively looking for a boat 45-50' in lenght and would welcome suggestions. As we will be cruising outside the EU we are looking for a boat with large fuel/water capacity, a skeg-mounted rudder. As we are currently resident and domiciled in Ireland but palnning to go afar should we consider a boat registered outside the EU (Jersey, Channel Islands, Gibraltar, etc..,) We plan to do a circumnavigation. What are the tax implications when we return from our odyssey? Any advice appreciated! Michael Webb Why such a big boat? Wiley This will eneble us to make 200 -300 mile passages with ease and bear in mind we will be like the tortoise, we will have our house with us. I think that 45-50' is as big a yacht that can be managed short-handed We are not trying to be difficult here...... But with a little effort we can be completely impossible.. A cruising boat that can average a minimum of 8.33knots would lead you toward a lightly loaded cat. Is that what you are looking for? A monohull would require a waterline length of 39ft min. A quick troll on yachtworld.com shows 986 boats in the 45 - 50 ft range, from $100,000 to $500,000. Many of which would not be outstanding cruising boats. A very good list of cruising boats is available here; Mahina Expedition I won't get into the boat size argument, you can come to your own conclusion on that. For the record I have a 42 Whitby. Also for the record I have only sailed +10K, about 4K single handed, mostly in the Caribbean, + 24 years in a small Navy, so I freely admit I don't know my arse from an anchor. If you come back with a few boat brands, and a possible price range we may be of more assistance. Very broad question....... Hi Michael It depends on where you are in the planning process? If you have done all the necessary book research and have narrowed down your short list to a number of boats, the location of available vessels will dictate where your search will start. If you do not have a short list you need to read the following during the next bleak Irish winter (just like the summer, just colder). 1. Books by John Vigor 2. The Best Used Boat Notebook by John Kretschmer (both editions) 3. Anything by Calder and Casey. etc. etc. IMHO it would be hard to beat the US market at the moment especially with the Euro at 1.43 to the $. You will have to research tax implications when you return to EU waters but I imagine you will be liable for full VAT if you return for a period of time. I am also curious about this as I may be visiting the EU on a US flagged vessel in a few years and I have dual citizenship. Feel free to e-mail me at wmgerry at gmail.com Regards Gerry I am looking for the experience of people wo have cruised extensively short handed. Most of the boats I have seen are more suitable for marina berthing in the med. I am looking for a boat that can handle a F7-F8 with ease, large tank capacities, maybe a ketch to have a handier sail plan, rudder on a skeg. I have extenive racing experience in everything from Dragons to Cruiser Zero whereas my wife was a dinghy sailor years ago. Michael, I have a bit of long distance cruising experience and of boats in general* and that is why I asked "Why such a big boat?". All I can assume is Lady Luck shines continuously on you, your pockets are so deep Bill Gates asks you for loans and you are your wife are both iron man and iron woman contest winners. That may seem sarcastic but frankly I don't know where to start. The idea of a couple cruising the world on that sized boat boggles. Had you said: my wife and I and a crew of three I think one might have a winning combination. In my experience a forty ft boat would be quite a handful for a young, smart and strong couple especially if one is talking F7 and above conditions. With inadequate crew, bigger is not safer, nor cheaper, nor more fun. Bests, Wiley * Partial boating experience: First Voyage: three years 1977-1980, 32 ft boat: California to Hawaii to Marquesas, Tuamotus, Societies, Cooks, NZ; pause for delivery of 39 ft boat from Antigua thru Antilles, Netherland Antilles, Panama, Isla Del Coco, Marquesas, Societies. Return NZ from NZ to Societies, Hawaii, California. (Marquesas to NZ portion single-handed) Second Voyage: only 11 months, same 32 ft boat 1983: California, Marquesas, Societies, Hawaii, California. (Hawaii to California single-handed) Small Jaunt: 1986, same 32 ft boat: California to Washington State Delivery: 1993, 65 ft Romsdal trawler: Panama to Washington Sate including Costa Rica and Mexico. You may wish to read my blog. I went with 41 feet because of the height and strength of my wife (she's only 35 years of age, so vigour isn't the issue). Frankly, your strength is irrelevant. Everything aboard needs to be scaled to the capabilities of the smallest or least able crew, because on a short-handed cruise, that person will be taking half the watches and must, outside of the larger crew's disabling or injury, be able to run the boat unassisted via muscle power and mechanical advantage alone. If you were both six-foot-tall Olympians in peak condition and with several passages of offshore experience, I would say "sure, get a 50 foot ketch", because it is flexible for cruising in a way a sloop-rig isn't. But outside of Ellen MacArthur, who is pretty short but visibly muscled, you have to look for whatever the smaller person can sail, alone, in 30 knots without injury or loss of gear. As for tankage, if you bring a watermaker and bottled water and filters and a raincatcher, you can reduce your potable water tankage considerably. Yeah, I thought "they'll be lucky if they get 125 mile days on a regular basis" and "if they are buying a bigger sailboat to go faster around the world, a point is being missed." My fuel set-up is predicated on only running the engine at 1,600 RPM (for maximum economy) yielding maybe 4.5 knots in a calm but swelly sea. The schedule is entirely dependent on everything but the clock and the calendar. A 45 to 50 footer is feasible with two, but We liveaboard and cruise on a Bristol 45.5 (CB sloop with removable inner stay). There are a number of ways to make a bigger boat easier to handle for a couple. For example, we have very large winches that mean that jib handling is not hard work at all. Some of the modern conveniences to consider (and note that virtually all of these make the boat much more complex and expensive): - very large and/or electric or hydraulic winches - heavy duty jib furling (also can be hydraulic) - large windlass because the ground tackle will be heavy - bow thruster (we find that docking in tight circumstances is the toughest task of all; we anchor most times but there are exceptions) All of this needs to be as bullet-proof as possible and it really helps if you repair most, if not all, systems. You might get the odd 200 mile day with a boat in this size range (keep in mind that it is only two people on a fairly heavy and heavily-loaded boat so speeds will not be near what a racing crew could do. Any day we are over 150 miles is a very good day although a more performance-oriented 50 footer would do much better. What sort of budget do you have? This might be a useful starting point in determining how big and how fancy to go. Well, here comes the dissenting thread, I guess. I personally would not cruise on anything smaller than the mid to upper 30's. Of course, it has always been me, wife, kiddo and at least one worthless mutt. I honestly believe in singlehanding everything. Period. Any boat too big to singlehand is too big. I certainly do not think a properly equipped 40-50 foot boat is too difficult to single. Besides, it is the motoring that is hard, not the sailing part. And don't forget, Camaraderie and his wife cruised all over the place on a Tayana 52. My parents first boat was a Tayana 42. Boat reccomendations would be Tayana 42, Tayana 52, Mason 44, Taswell 44 and 49, Valiant 42 or 50, Passport 40 (and the other Passports), Hylas 49, Anything by Hallberg-Rassy, Oyster. The list goes on. The issue is how much $$ you want to spend (US, of course, I don't do conversions). However, the ability to cross an ocean is really more captain focused then boat focused. I don't doubt that most modern production baots could cross an ocean. I just got a pic from a C400 owner of his boat in Bermuda (second trip). THey have also made HI and other long distance destinations. Many production boats would require modifications in my opinion. Also, legth of a boat is not always a good indicator of its potential speed. Many performace cruisers will exceed hull speed. I will tell you that a C400, my boat, has no problem sitting right on hull speed in a 15-20 wind. Giulietta, a 40 foot mono, will exceed her hull speed and has been clocked over 15 kts. Just some thoughts. - CD Check the cruising boat stats in my signature. Full list of boats you can sort by size and all the above referenced lists integrated. Good luck! I agree with the small as possible philosophy. My wife, and I cruise a 46ft. cat. We can't use all the storage, but when we have company. Sometimes as much as 4 plus us. We never feel crowded. There's a statroom for 3 couples, 2 heads, and one shower to be shared. There's 2 bows to seek solitude, and the deck space including tramps isover 1000sq.ft. Get as big as you can afford & afford to keep up, and easily sailed by 2. You will never regret it........ i2f Michael, I sail a 45 foot by myself and have no problem for handling her. Most of 40 foot are roomy enough for two, a 45 foot give extra space. If your budget is high and really like to have space, then a 50 foot might be for you. Modern boats come with modern equipment. A good crew of 2 can easily sail a 50 foot modern sailboat. If you buy an older boat, you will probably welcome new equipment coming on board before leaving shore. What boat to choose ? How to respond ? What do you like ? Ketch, sloop, cutter, wooden boats, aluminium, fibreglass or even steel boat, it is almost impossible to answer. I do have 150 gal of fuel and I am fine with this. I am not in need of more. I do have 200 gal of waters and I have installed a water-maker. I guess I am using too much water. I have a shower on deck, then when it is warm, it is easy to take a quick shower to get colder. But little showers after little showers, tank gets empty too fast. About tax, here is some info. You buy your boat in your country and pay taxes. When you return, you are all clear. You buy you boat in a foreign country. First you have to register the vessel in your country with your name. Since the boat is outside of your country, you have no taxes to pay. (double-check with your custom) Once you return. You want to sale the boat. Sale it in a foreign country, still no taxes to pay. You want to keep you boat. Once your boat will be in the waters of your country, you will have to pay VAT. Hope this helps a little. Top Contributors this MonthA couple left their home to move onto a residential cruise ship — see inside their cabin on Villa Vie Odyssey- Angela and Stephen Theriac purchased a cabin on the upcoming residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey .
- The ship plans to circumnavigate the world every 3½ years. Its launch has been delayed by three months.
- The cheapest dual occupancy cabin starts at about $100,000 with an additional $3,500 monthly fee.
2018 was a turning point for Angela Theriac. In a span of six months, her mom and oldest brothers died, her husband faced a cardiac scare, and she underwent two surgeries. Her mentality suddenly shifted: She would stop taking life for granted, grinding every day at work, and wondering if she'd ever have time to see the world. "You know what?" Theriac, 53, a retired school teacher, recalled saying at the time to her husband. "Let's go for this big adventure and live life to the fullest." That mission drove Theriac and her husband of almost 30 years, 53-year-old Stephen Theriac, to purchase a cabin in March on a never-ending cruise, Villa Vie Odyssey . They bought the cabin just one week after learning about it in a YouTube video. "Sometimes, you just got to be adventurous and do it," Stephen, a retired deputy sheriff, told BI. Mikael Petterson, founder and CEO of Villa Vie, told BI in an email on Monday that Villa Vie Odyssey would embark "any day now." The 509-cabin residential cruise ship plans to circumnavigate the world every 3½ years, sailing to 147 countries and 425 destinations along the way. Petterson declined to provide a specific sail date, saying the ship is still waiting for "the green light from DNV . It's impossible to say which day exactly." DNV is a certification and risk assessment firm. Villa Vie Odyssey promises amenities like three restaurants, five bars and lounges, a pool, and a golf simulator. The ship's comprehensive itinerary is a dream for retirees like Angela and Stephen, who say cruising is a "big passion." Destinations include Australia; South America; Walvis Bay, Namibia, and Singapore. Related stories Before moving to Nicaragua in 2011, the couple spent most of their lives in Florida and frequently took advantage of their proximity to some of the busiest cruise ports in the US . They estimate they've boarded 50 cruises over the last 25 years, with the longest lasting 39 days. "I really enjoy seeing new places, learning of new cultures, trying different food, and drinking different microbrews," Stephen said. "It's a great lifestyle." The couple told BI that they paid for the smallest, least expensive cabin on the never-ending cruise , in part, with funds from an inheritance from Angela's mother. (The couple said they signed a non-disclosure agreement and could not tell BI how much they paid for their accommodation. However, the cheapest dual occupancy interior cabins start at about $100,000 with an additional $3,500 monthly fee.) The Theriacs said they have already been to popular cruise destinations like the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Now, they're excited to go further — New Zealand for Stephen and tropical destinations like Bali, Indonesia, and Fiji for Angela, a self-proclaimed "water girl." They said they have plans to rent their home in Nicaragua to a close friend. The Odyssey cabin features twin beds and a vanityThe couple has started decorating their floating condo with pillows, artwork, and "personal touches emphasizing storage," Angela said. "Our room is our bedroom, and the ship is our home." But there's a caveat — while they can spend their days aboard the ship, they're not yet allowed to stay overnight. The never-ending cruise was initially scheduled to set sail in May from Belfast, Ireland, following Villa Vie's acquisition of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' more than 30-year-old Braemar vessel, now renamed Villa Vie Odyssey. However, Villa Vie has said issues like the aging ship's rudder stocks and recertification have since delayed its departure by three months. Like many other would-be Villa Vie residents, the Theriacs flew to Belfast for the initial springtime departure date. Since then, the couple said they've been staying at hotels — including some a flight away in Liverpool, UK, where they say the nightly cost is cheaper — and spending time on other cruises. Petterson said Florida-based Villa Vie has also been providing residents with shuttles to and from the ship, food, drinks, excursions, and lodging, or a daily per diem for those who "choose to do their own thing." But the couple has been patient and understanding of the delays — because, according to Stephen, "it's a now-or-never kind of thing." "We're still in pretty good health and financially fine," Stephen said, reflecting on the sight of "80-year-olds getting off Princess ships in walkers." "I don't want to be that old and try to see the world. I want to do it now while I can still enjoy it." Villa Vie would be the first ship of its kind in 22 yearsVilla Vie isn't the only startup that has faced difficulties while trying to launch a never-ending voyage. The residential cruise industry has been plagued by issues since the inauguration of The World, the only ship of this kind, in 2002. Since then, startups trying to launch floating condominiums have popped up as quickly as they've sunk — from Miray Cruises' Life at Sea Cruises , which shut down two weeks before its embarkation in November 2023, to Storylines , which has delayed its departure by seven years to 2026. Miray's former CEO, Kendra Holmes, recently launched GlobeCruises, a concept similar to Life at Sea's three-year cruise , scheduled to sail in April 2025. As of now, GlobeCruises and Villa Vie are the only options vying to join The World in its extended voyage around the globe. Are you sailing on a residential cruise ship like Villa Vie, or do you have a tip? Contact the reporter at [email protected] or on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @brittanymchang . Watch: Cruise ship captain breaks down 8 cruise ship disasters in movies and TV |
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10 Best Sailboats for Circumnavigation. 1. Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54DS. sunrise_sail. Starting off our list with one of the strongest contenders, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54DS certainly ticks the luxury box. What's impressive is just how visually striking and spacious the 54DS is.
The Fast Route - for the minimum time. The Pleasure Route - for the maximal pleasure. The Traditional Route - the road most taken. The Arctic Route - for the rough ones. The Dangerous Route - without regards for piracy. The Cheap Route - with a budget in mind. The Coast Lover's Route - never going far from the coast.
Year 3: French Polynesia to Fiji, store in Fiji. Year 4: Fiji to Australia, store in Australia. Year 5: Australia to South Africa, store in SA. Year 6: SA to the Caribbean. Of course, you'd see a lot less than you would on a 6-year circumnavigation like ours, but you get it done in a fraction of the cost and less risk.
The best sailboats for circumnavigation include the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54DS, Neel 51, and Island Packet 349. These boats offer passengers a thoroughly enjoyable sailing experience and the reliability, efficiency, and luxury they need from a long-haul sailing vessel. Circumnavigation is all about navigating the world oceans on a dream sailing ...
A full circumnavigation for most, 438 days sailing for those who'd completed it in a single World ARC loop. Some 38 yachts started in St Lucia in January 2018, 16 were gathered in Grenada this ...
Oyster 475: Oyster yachts are synonymous with quality, and the 475 is no exception, offering excellent performance and seaworthiness. Outbound 46: This American-built sailboat is designed for bluewater cruising, making it suitable for circumnavigation. Hylas 46: Hylas yachts are celebrated for their strength and beauty, making them a reliable ...
The plan was simple, on paper at least: to circumnavigate solo, unsponsored, unassisted and nonstop via the five great capes—Cape Agulhas (Africa), Cape Leeuwin (Australia), South East Cape (Tasmania), South West Cape (New Zealand) and Cape Horn (Chile). On the day of departure, I remember being so exhausted from all the last-minute ...
There's something about sailing around the world that captures the imagination and inspires. For some, it's the reason for learning to sail in the first place. Others only start to think about global circumnavigation as their skills and experience grow. Regardless of what motivates you to circumnavigate, one thing remains true.
From 2016 to 2020 I sailed single-handed around the world on 'Fathom', a Vancouver 28 pocket cruising boat after leaving my job, career and land life in my w...
Enso's owners jumped into a circumnavigation with both feet, setting off immediately after taking delivery of their new 25 metre Oyster 825. You could say their shakedown cruise was the Oyster World Rally. For the wife, it was a jump into the deep end as her previous sailing experience amounted to a week in Sardinia.
Now 81-year-old Australian Bill Hatfield is winding down yet another epic circumnavigation—westabout from Queensland, Australia, solo, nonstop and unassisted, against the prevailing winds and currents. At press time, sailing his Northshore 38, L'Eau Commotion, Hatfield was expected to make landfall at Southport, Queensland in mid-February.
The safest cruising catamarans offer a good beam to length ratio, sail fast, and are over 42ft. These include the Manta 42, the Lagoon 450F, and the Catana 44. They are stable, waterproof, easy to handle in stormy weather, and feature a sturdy design. When boarding a boat, you expect to get to your destination safely, and with your bluewater ...
Vancouver 28. Photo credit: YachtFathom.co.uk. A sensible small boat with a "go-anywhere" attitude, this pocket cruiser was designed with ocean sailors in mind. One of the best cruising sailboats under 40 feet, the Vancouver 28 is great sailing in a small package. Hull Type:Full keel with transom hung rudder.
The best catamarans for sailing around the world include: Lagoon 42. The Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58. Manta 42. Catana 50. Dolphin 42. Gunboat 62. These cats focus on speed, safety, and comfort for longer journeys. This article will show you the seventeen best catamarans for long journeys, and why they're the best.
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49. For a boat focused on the needs of the lucrative charter market, the Sun Odyssey 49 has proved a remarkably adept bluewater cruiser. A large cockpit, easily managed sailplan and fine all-round performance obviously have something to do with this; cool features like a dedicated sail locker in the bow and a large nav station belowdecks don't hurt either.
I would like to start a list of links to known production boats, Hunter, Catalina, Beneteau, Jeanneau, O'day etc. that have gone around without serious modifications. 1- Production boats that have circumnavigated this list CAN include other than the above mentioned vessels but they MUST be similarly designed and constructed to the mentioned boats.
With that out of the way, we will look at the preparation in several categories (each addressing the core items, replacement and repair strategies, required tools, etc.): Boat preparation, which includes everything that would be considered non-removable: hull, keel, rudder, spars (mast, boom, spreaders, etc), standing rigging, etc; for the sake ...
As the only catamaran on our list, the Prout Snowgoose 37 is a proven boat for circumnavigation on the bluewater trail. A standout feature of the early Snowgoose models is its narrow beam, which allows them to navigate canals easily. These boats are popular in Europe and are common on the journey between Spain and France on the Mediterranian.
The difficulty in responding to the basic criteria set by Magor's friend is one of being constructive, ie : A typical sailing circumnavigation of the world is by the trade winds and the Suez and Panama canals; This is a route followed by many cruising sailors; the use of the trade winds makes it a relatively easy sail, although it passes through a number of zones of calms or light winds.
Typically, a sailboat with a length of 35 to 45 feet is suitable for circumnavigation, as it provides adequate space for living onboard and carrying the necessary supplies, without being too challenging when sailing. Secondly, the build of the sailboat should be considered. A circumnavigating sailboat should be built for strength, durability ...
Szymon, who set sail last year from Plymouth on August 19, completed the circumnavigation in 270 days, 10 hours and 29 minute. The World Sailing Speed Record Council recognizes a similar feat by Alessandro di Benedetto (FRA/ITA) in 2009-10 who sailed a 6.5m (21ft 3.9in) Mini yacht around the world in 268 days, 19 hours, 36 minutes, 12 seconds.
The first person to circumnavigate solo without stopping took 313 days. And really, you want to stop. Also, there is no best type of sailboat for circumnavigation. Every boat is going to have compromises. You can do it like the Pardeys in a small sailboat without an engine, or you can do it in a large boat with all the conforms you can cram in.
Buying a liveaboard boat for circumnavigation. Jump to Latest ... Boat reccomendations would be Tayana 42, Tayana 52, Mason 44, Taswell 44 and 49, Valiant 42 or 50, Passport 40 (and the other Passports), Hylas 49, Anything by Hallberg-Rassy, Oyster. The list goes on.
The 509-cabin residential cruise ship plans to circumnavigate the world every 3½ years, sailing to 147 countries and 425 destinations along the way.