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    buying e 31 independence

    Thank you Christian, all your points well taken. Just for the record, I have sailed a Laser a few times many years ago, although I doubt the winds were that strong. I do have some experience, but I rather take a more humble approach to this endeavor and allow myself to absorb the advice and...
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    buying e 31 independence

    Hello, I am a new member to this forum. I am in my research stage of selecting a boat for the purpose of circumnavigating; most likely single-handed. I live in Portland, Oregon and I saw an Ericson 31 Independence for sale here locally, as well as one in Everett, WA. I have been researching and...
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    Bluewater boat

    WOW! you guys are absolutely awesome to follow up with me. Thank you "goldenstate" and "nquigley" on your remarks about both of these boats. I also did see the one that is in Everett and it is actually 3 years less old. My wife and I are planning a drive up to Seattle on the 6th of June and I...
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    Bluewater boat

    Thank you very much for your great advice. For the past year or so I have been watching different videos on YouTube as per your suggestion, and they are indeed a great source of information for one to digest. Regarding the size of the boat, at first I was set on a Valiant 40, not just because...
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    Bluewater boat

    I hope you will all accept my sincere and deepest gratitude for the kind advice expressed in your responses. I take away much wonderful advice which I have every intention on putting into practice; there is no substitute for getting out and practicing, read many books (I already have a half...
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    Bluewater boat

    Thank you for this advice; any specific forum that you would suggest?
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    Bluewater boat

    I am not sure I understand why my list of potential boat considerations are not a fair comparison. As per my research and first criteria for selection (a safe boat), all of the boats on my list are considered to be well constructed safe boats that are very capable bluewater sailors. With...
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    Bluewater boat

    First, I have never owned a sailboat of my own, nor have I been at the helm for any significant distance. While I have sailed on several occasions with friends (experienced sailors) in bays (Chesapeake Bay, SF and others) and some close to shore ocean sailing (Lima, Peru), I am certainly one...
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    Bluewater boat

    Further to my earlier post, I wanted to share which other boats are on my consideration list: Westsail 32, Tayana 37, Valiant 40, Spencer 35, Wauquiez Gladiateur. Thank you, Ron
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    Bluewater boat

    Hello, I am a new member to this forum (just signed up this morning). I am in my research stage of selecting a boat for the purpose of circumnavigating; most likely single-handed. I live in Portland, Oregon and I saw an Ericson 31 Independence for sale here locally. I have been researching...
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