Comments on: Catalina in Retrospect http://forgeover.com/articles/2010/01/04/catalina-in-retrospect Boldly bucking convention and common sense so you don't have to. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:09 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tucker Bradford http://forgeover.com/articles/2010/01/04/catalina-in-retrospect/comment-page-1#comment-128 Tucker Bradford Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:52:25 +0000 http://www.forgeover.com/?p=685#comment-128 <p>Dave, Once again you cut right to the heart of the matter. Indeed a sub would provide the benefit of avoiding storms, but it might be a little claustrophobic. Also, I have heard that people who chose to spend time in subs must be clinically insane, I'm getting there just fine on my own thank you very much.</p> <p>On the other hand we would have plenty of storage and we might be able to duck the Immigration and Customs guys, thereby avoiding all sorts of port fees. Do you know anyone who could hook us up?</p> Dave, Once again you cut right to the heart of the matter. Indeed a sub would provide the benefit of avoiding storms, but it might be a little claustrophobic. Also, I have heard that people who chose to spend time in subs must be clinically insane, I’m getting there just fine on my own thank you very much.

On the other hand we would have plenty of storage and we might be able to duck the Immigration and Customs guys, thereby avoiding all sorts of port fees. Do you know anyone who could hook us up?

]]> By: David Drazen http://forgeover.com/articles/2010/01/04/catalina-in-retrospect/comment-page-1#comment-126 David Drazen Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:09:50 +0000 http://www.forgeover.com/?p=685#comment-126 <p>Have you considered a submarine? No worries about getting caught out in 45' seas.</p> Have you considered a submarine? No worries about getting caught out in 45′ seas.

]]> By: Tucker Bradford http://forgeover.com/articles/2010/01/04/catalina-in-retrospect/comment-page-1#comment-125 Tucker Bradford Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:51:52 +0000 http://www.forgeover.com/?p=685#comment-125 <p>Hey Laura, Thanks for the comment. The Out Island was on our list for a while but we've been shy about it because of reports of poor down wind performance. The shoal keep which is so awesome for island cruising is not my first choice for blue water, but I've heard of people adding ballast to accommodate for it. Honestly, your comment has brought it back to my attention, and I'm going to poke around and see what kind of experiences blue water cruisers have had with them. Thanks again and Happy New Year!</p> Hey Laura, Thanks for the comment. The Out Island was on our list for a while but we’ve been shy about it because of reports of poor down wind performance. The shoal keep which is so awesome for island cruising is not my first choice for blue water, but I’ve heard of people adding ballast to accommodate for it. Honestly, your comment has brought it back to my attention, and I’m going to poke around and see what kind of experiences blue water cruisers have had with them. Thanks again and Happy New Year!

]]> By: Laura http://forgeover.com/articles/2010/01/04/catalina-in-retrospect/comment-page-1#comment-124 Laura Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:37:01 +0000 http://www.forgeover.com/?p=685#comment-124 <p>Have you considered a Morgan Out Island 41'? The layout is WAY nicer than the North America. Really, really comfortable inside, spacious, and I like the center cockpit a ton better than the rear one. Great for a live-aboard. Not the fastest boat in the world, but very comfy and well-designed. Also has a fairly shallow keel, so you can get into a lot more places than you can with other, similar boats.</p> Have you considered a Morgan Out Island 41′? The layout is WAY nicer than the North America. Really, really comfortable inside, spacious, and I like the center cockpit a ton better than the rear one. Great for a live-aboard. Not the fastest boat in the world, but very comfy and well-designed. Also has a fairly shallow keel, so you can get into a lot more places than you can with other, similar boats.

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