What’s the best yacht between 50 and 60 feet, mono hull, to live on and sail around world in for two people.

Answer 1

Hi there,

It does not need to be so big to safely and enjoyably circumnavigate together. However, I would urge you to look at a Bowman.

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Answer 2

a wonderful question, as it gives all us opinionated sailors a chance to sound off........

I'd say yes, a Mason or a Bowman or a Swan are great, well built boats; Hinckleys are good, but about $100,000 of the price is in the name; sorry to the guy who builds Benetau's; I've seen hundreds in the charter biz in the Caribbean and am Not Impressed. The Dashews rub some people the wrong way with their multi media blitz of We Know Everything, and the Deerfoots are strange looking boats, but are at least worth looking at.

Now, you specified 50-60 feet; I'm not going to get into the question that 50 feet is a lot of boat for two people to handle, and there's hundreds cruising the world on 38-45 footers........if you are fairly well off financially, I would seriously look at the Super Maramu...it's not traditional looking, but was specifically designed and constructed for 2 people to sail far away.......7 watertight bulkheads, split rig, lots of hydraulic winches and running gear. Everything is well thought out, and, if not done the way I'd do it, at least done shipshape and in a seaman like fashion.

If you're going to drop a half-million and ten years into this dream......and you definitely should!...I'd work hard to find a sister ship......or even the very boat...to charter and sail / live on for extended periods before plunking your money down.

Answer 3

You will probably receive as many different suggestions as you do answers. Obviously there are many considerations, such as budget, destination, skill of the two people are but a few that come to mind. After 27 years of cruising and delivering yachts to many destinations, I would say that my first choice would be one of Steve Dashew's designs. I was aboard his first Deerfoot 62' around Cape Hatteras in a storm in '82 on a delivery from Annapolis to Ft. Lauderdale, and found the boat to be an excellent vessel in extreme conditions, as well as fast and comfortable in moderate ones. He has several vessels that would be comfortable to both live aboard and to sail around the world, and any number of his designs have safely circumnavigated. Other choices would be a Valiant 40' though that's under your stated preferred length, (and the Deerfoot was just over), or a Norseman 535. Hinkley and Swan are examples of excellent yachts that maintain their value, while being a bit more difficult to operate than might be the Dashew yachts. Your considerations would be a vessel that is easy for two people to sail safely in comfort, one that is structurally sound to provide security from the elements as well as unwanted intruders, and that will be within your budget. Without knowing more information, it's difficult to propose what boat meets your criteria. Good sailing and good luck.

Answer 4

If you means a powerboat rather than a sailboat, I would have to say a Kadey Krogen 58. Everything about one is fabulous. It is powered by 2 John Deere marine diesels that are utterly dependable. Has a wonderful layout. The engine room has lots of room and all piping, wiring etc is visible and easy to trace. With an ice machine, a water-maker and a freezer in the open office you can sail anywhere in the world. Visit www.kadeykrogen.com or make arrangements to see one. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Catch the fever. I did. I'm looking forward to retirement and blue water cruising.

Answer 5

There are a lot of good yachts out there and if you talk to different people you'll get different answers. Depending on what your expertise on boating and what you are willing to pay for a yacht. I suggest you look around and do some research and most important, you should hire a yacht lawyer to protect you and your investment.

Here are websites for yachts sales and a yacht lawyer, broker and accountant.

Answer 6

hI, I built sail boats for a corp called beneteau, do a search on the 411 series very nice yacht, 3cyl diesel,beautiful interier,all the items needed for living,a bit pricey but I'm sure you can find a used one.The company is from France and the build operation is located in Marion,SC

Answer 7

60 Foot Sailboat

Answer 8

For sail, try a Mason. No longer built, but used ones are available at a good value. These boats were built and equipped for long passages. Bennetaus are sex machines for club racers.

Answer 9

The BEST yacht? No question... Swan.

HOWEVER, they're unbelievably pricy! You can check them out (and drool) at:
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/cache/searchResults.jsp?currency=USD&units=Feet¤cyid=100&ps=20&man=Swan&manc=229&slim=quick&uom=126&sm=3&duom=126&wuom=126¤cyid=100&luom=126&so=0&ps=20&n=4:-1:10315:11498:229&searchPage=

Answer 10

I dont know , but I'm willing to sign on as a deck hand...