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I am seeking 2-4 compatible trawler forum members to share watches for this trip. Schedule subject to change for weather as I am not planning to leave port in other than fair conditions.
Depart San Diego around June 15. Stopping most nights in coastal ports but could be 1 or two overnight passages (example Pt. Conception). Planning 10 +/- days total transit.
Well equipped and proven 1976 Hatteras 48LRC, 3 starerooms. 6-7 kts. Not stabilized but heavy full displacement hull. Boat is well equipped for safety and comfort. Raised pilothouse.
Me: 66 year old active boater. Former CG 100 ton masters. 35+ years boating experience including multiple Socal/NorCal trips. Easy going but focused on preparation and safety.
I hope to find a few experienced cruisers who might want to join in. I cover boat expenses (fuel, moorage...). Food and travel is up to you (will provision so most meals will be onboard). You will be expected to take the helm for 3-4 hour watches. Have an advanced auto pilot and doppler radar so mostly keeping a visual/instrument watch as well as monitoring engine conditions. Owner me) will sleep in a watchberth in the pilot house so never far from the helm.
This is not a joyride but I don't plan to go out in 6-8 foot seas either. That is not a challenge for the boat but I am not in a rush. If you are interested it is critical you have flexibility with your schedule. I have made this trip in 72 hours but I prefer to make this one more fun, thus the expectation of 10 days to cover the 450 NM. You don't need to have extensive cruising experience but it shouldn't be your first time on passage. Would be a great opportunity for an East Coast boater to gain some experience with CA coastal cruising. If you are prone to seasickness this would be a bad choice. No heavy physical effort required but you should be moderately fit. No drinking on passage.Non-smoking.Husband wife teams welcome. If you are a sailor and want to check out cruising under power would love to show you how much nicer it is to work inside a dry and comfortable pilot house!
If you are interested drop me a PM with your contact details and a short intro and I will get back with you to discuss further. Planning to leave the boat in the Delta for awhile and continue to PNW in 2025.
Alternatively if you have a boat and want to buddy up that would be great (assuming compatible speed).
I did something similar North Carolina to the Bahamas years ago with 2 other forum members on my former 58 Hatt. It was a great experience for all so I hope to have the same outcome. I could do this single handed but that is not my first choice.
Depart San Diego around June 15. Stopping most nights in coastal ports but could be 1 or two overnight passages (example Pt. Conception). Planning 10 +/- days total transit.
Well equipped and proven 1976 Hatteras 48LRC, 3 starerooms. 6-7 kts. Not stabilized but heavy full displacement hull. Boat is well equipped for safety and comfort. Raised pilothouse.
Me: 66 year old active boater. Former CG 100 ton masters. 35+ years boating experience including multiple Socal/NorCal trips. Easy going but focused on preparation and safety.
I hope to find a few experienced cruisers who might want to join in. I cover boat expenses (fuel, moorage...). Food and travel is up to you (will provision so most meals will be onboard). You will be expected to take the helm for 3-4 hour watches. Have an advanced auto pilot and doppler radar so mostly keeping a visual/instrument watch as well as monitoring engine conditions. Owner me) will sleep in a watchberth in the pilot house so never far from the helm.
This is not a joyride but I don't plan to go out in 6-8 foot seas either. That is not a challenge for the boat but I am not in a rush. If you are interested it is critical you have flexibility with your schedule. I have made this trip in 72 hours but I prefer to make this one more fun, thus the expectation of 10 days to cover the 450 NM. You don't need to have extensive cruising experience but it shouldn't be your first time on passage. Would be a great opportunity for an East Coast boater to gain some experience with CA coastal cruising. If you are prone to seasickness this would be a bad choice. No heavy physical effort required but you should be moderately fit. No drinking on passage.Non-smoking.Husband wife teams welcome. If you are a sailor and want to check out cruising under power would love to show you how much nicer it is to work inside a dry and comfortable pilot house!
If you are interested drop me a PM with your contact details and a short intro and I will get back with you to discuss further. Planning to leave the boat in the Delta for awhile and continue to PNW in 2025.
Alternatively if you have a boat and want to buddy up that would be great (assuming compatible speed).
I did something similar North Carolina to the Bahamas years ago with 2 other forum members on my former 58 Hatt. It was a great experience for all so I hope to have the same outcome. I could do this single handed but that is not my first choice.
