Hi all,
At the risk of beening stoned...
If you are looking for the most boat in the least lenght for the best price, with the caveat that the boat is for full time live aboard and limited cruising with a small child...
I would recommend that you look at a Morgan OI33.
Not attractive nor a sterling sailer BUT well built with far more room than anything in this size range. Minimal draft opens up a lot of areas for cruising. Lots of tankage and space. Can be had for around $20,000.
Happy sails to you,
Fred
CD 33 as blue water cruiser
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fenixrises
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Jason,
I have sailed both for about 10 days at a time and yes the Westsail has more space below but the CD33 will sail much better. Depends what kind of sailing you want to do. A 32 will get you there with enough space a CD 33 will two with a bit less. In my opinion we Americans worry about space and room far too much. I include myself here. We just don't need so much stuff. I have seen so many people doing it out there who haven't spent half the time talking about the stuff and space as we normally do!
Anyway, if you can get aboard both, do a little visualization of your being out there and see which one feels right - that is the boat I would go for. When my wife and I went aboard the CD33 we knew it was for us. It had a nice space below and she felt like she could handle it standing behind the wheel It has proved a good choice so far.
Best of luck,
Paul
I have sailed both for about 10 days at a time and yes the Westsail has more space below but the CD33 will sail much better. Depends what kind of sailing you want to do. A 32 will get you there with enough space a CD 33 will two with a bit less. In my opinion we Americans worry about space and room far too much. I include myself here. We just don't need so much stuff. I have seen so many people doing it out there who haven't spent half the time talking about the stuff and space as we normally do!
Anyway, if you can get aboard both, do a little visualization of your being out there and see which one feels right - that is the boat I would go for. When my wife and I went aboard the CD33 we knew it was for us. It had a nice space below and she felt like she could handle it standing behind the wheel It has proved a good choice so far.
Best of luck,
Paul
CD 33 Live Aboard
I lived aboard a boat for 5 years. I loved it, but did notice as with most live aboards the time sailing usually drops a lot. At times it is to much work to get a boat ready for sea when all the things you live with are scattered around.
Based on that alone, the Westsail would propably be a better boat to live on. Much more room and the heavier boat has advantages when the weather picks up and you are in port. The heavy boat will be much more comfortable with less rocking and heeling. THe extra room will be great and you should have more storage.
Based on that alone, the Westsail would propably be a better boat to live on. Much more room and the heavier boat has advantages when the weather picks up and you are in port. The heavy boat will be much more comfortable with less rocking and heeling. THe extra room will be great and you should have more storage.
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vanderwiede
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Allied 32 and Cape Dory 40
Well my brother and I have both. He bought the Allied in San Francisco and sailed it around thru Panama to New England.
After using the Allied in Fla, Mexico, and CT, I suggested to my brother we buy a bigger boat as partners. Alas along came Restless, a 40' CD cutter from Cape Cod, Hull #3.
He kept both boats and took Restless to Key West the next winter and single handed it as a live aboard. My wife and I took the CD40 on several cruises throughout Maine and up to New Brunswick Canada. Great boat, I love the full shower, and the aft cabin.
Well to make the story short, my brother found his final love and he and she are sailing the ocean blue in the Allied. They are convinced that CD 40 is too big and they can't afford it. So I have the 40 and he is on the Allied Seawind.
I guess the 33 or 36 is the best bet, although if it were me, as a live aboard, I'd take the CD 40 hands down. Call me if you want to talk, trade, etc.
Bob Vander Wiede
After using the Allied in Fla, Mexico, and CT, I suggested to my brother we buy a bigger boat as partners. Alas along came Restless, a 40' CD cutter from Cape Cod, Hull #3.
He kept both boats and took Restless to Key West the next winter and single handed it as a live aboard. My wife and I took the CD40 on several cruises throughout Maine and up to New Brunswick Canada. Great boat, I love the full shower, and the aft cabin.
Well to make the story short, my brother found his final love and he and she are sailing the ocean blue in the Allied. They are convinced that CD 40 is too big and they can't afford it. So I have the 40 and he is on the Allied Seawind.
I guess the 33 or 36 is the best bet, although if it were me, as a live aboard, I'd take the CD 40 hands down. Call me if you want to talk, trade, etc.
Bob Vander Wiede
Bob Vander Wiede