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What siz boat do i need to safely sail across the pacific ocean? I recently met a friend who shares some sailing fantasies. He is saying you can just buy a 28' sail boat and sail across the pacific. Is this true, i would have though you'd need a bigger boat. How small of a boat is possible and how long would it take if rushed?

What is the best way to sell an antique sail boat that is in need of restoration and repair work? I recently inherited this boat -- 1937, 35 feet, with sails and a restored motor. Unfortunately, the motor is the only restored item. The rest of the boat is need of structural work in order to make her sea-worthy once again. She was once (and can become again) a beautiful vessel. I am not knowledgable about sail boats, so I would like the future owner to be someone who will give her the care and attention she needs. I am sure that she will be an ideal investment for someone, who is willing to do (or fund) the repair work. Once the work has been completed, she will surely be worth a considerable amount of money, given her age. I sell lots of items on ebay, but somehow think that is not the best venue for this kind of transaction.

Where do I look to charter a sail boat on Lake Michigan? I am looking for someone who is willing to take my boyfriend and I out on the lake for an afternoon on their sail boat. Preferably in Chicago but willing to travel 2 hours. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

How can I buy a pirate ship or a sail boat to convert into a pirate ship? I am looking to start a Pirates themed dinner cruise in my area, and I am trying to find out how to actually purchase a pirate ship. I don't expect to find an actual pirate ship, but rather an old looking wooden sail boat I can convert.

What to look for when buying a sail boat? I want to buy a 29-32 foot sail boat. In the SF Bay area. What should i check as far a electrical, pumps. And how would i go about makeing sure the keel in not all dinged up? or is there even a point to ferivying the hull Also if a late 70's early 80's 30 foot sail boat is for sail for around $4000 is it doomed to have something wrong with it?

What is the best sail boat to buy for weekend trips and that fits about 6 people? I live in Miami, and I am interested in buying a sail boat but don't know which one... any help would be great.

how hard is it to learn to sail a boat? I am thinking about buying a sail boat and sailing around the carribean. How hard is it and how long does it take to catch on to the whole concept? How do you go about docking at unfamiliar ports and what is tha process of docking at foreign ports?

what profession should you be in to be able to live on a sail boat and still travel? i'm thinking about going back to college in the next 5 years and i want to live life on a sail boat. i want to find a proffesion that wont tie me down to one spot of land for 5 days a week .

What would be an ideal sail boat for an ocean passage? There are so many boats to choose from. I plan on sailing alone. From Washington state to Melbourne Australia. any tips would be great!

Consider a cosmic sail-boat moving under the influence of the pressure of sun-light.....? Consider a cosmic sail-boat moving under the influence of the pressure of sun-light at a distance from the Sun similar to that of Earth. What kind of accelerations you can expect? How do those light-pressure forces compare with the gravitational pull of the Sun?

I want to buy a sail boat and live on it during the summer ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,? Anyone else here that does that ? I was think of getting a 22' sail boat that sleeps 4 (basically a floating camper). Do you think this is to big of a boat to learn how to sail ? I have lots of experience with boats of equal size and larger, but powered by engines.

What is the best way to sink a sail boat.? I have a sail boat and want to know the most creative way to sink the sonofabitch...

What is the sail boat thing from the landcruiser ad? It shows a yellow boat like figure that skates along ice, does anyone know what it actually is and if there are links to a certain site etc.

Is there a type of boat that is a speedboat and a sail boat all in one? My father wants me to buy him a boat that we can both use at different times. I want a speed boat (should go 20 MPH or faster) but he likes sailing so wants to be able to sail it without motorised power when he is on it. Looking for one from around 16 feet long, with a small cabin inside Is there such a thing? thanks

How realistic is it to take a sail boat to panama?? i wanna get a boat float out the mississippi river and go through the panama canal and dock it in panama city, and live there. too crazy of an idea or what?? how much money you think it'll cost all together??

what size sailing boat do i need to sail from the USA to Europe? from florida to spain. can it be done by one person? is it commonly done by amateur sailers?

How do I wet sand a fiber glass and marine plywood sail boat hull? I need to wet snad the hull then use a mrine paint on it. How do I get water line stripe straight? I will use a heavier paint on the keel and the area below water. Are there any special addtives to combat barnacles?

Can you get from the chesapeake bay to lake michigan on a sail boat? What are the water ways (by sailboat) that can get you from Lake Michigan to the Atlantic or the Golf of Mexico?

what is a good Single handed sail boat? what is a good class of small boat to get into if you want to sail single handed?

Is it possible to commute up and down a bay with a sail boat every day? I live on the inside of Otago Harbour in southern New Zealand, and I would like to commute 7 miles to work on the water every day. I reckon an hour or two is fine for that. Logically, a sailboat would be the most economical to run. But what if the wind doesn't blow from the right direction? Would I get back home in the evening? I heard the old wind jammers were able to cruise against the wind; is that technology still available today, and if so/ if not, what's your general view on this topic? Can it be done?

How do i increase the speed of my remote controlled sail boat? i wanted to know so i could race it sometime. a detailed answer would be appreciated. :)

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a concrete hull sail boat?

Could a small boat be purchased or built for a dog to sail himself? I have a friend with a small pond. I would like to know if a boat couls be built ofr purchased for the dog to be trained to get into the boat and sail himself around. Also it would be neat if we could take over from the shore, and speed him all around, doing donuts and scarring the chil dren or such. It would be like a 3 foot boat with room for the dog, a way to steer, and all the radio equipment. We would also want to put a little doggie Captain's hat on him.

How long will it take someone to sail across the world in a small sailing boat?

how can i get a free sail boat? i want to sell everything i have and sail the world. iam 49 yrs old have no ties.iam a loaner type.happy living alone.

Any ideas for a sail boat name? I need a name for my sail boat. Myself and another girl are sailing it together so the name should be fun or flitry. We also have the same name so idk if that would make a difference of not. I would love lots of ideas. thanks!

How difficult is it to live aboard a sail boat in Florida?

I want to buy a sail boat in the US? I am a Uk citizen and I want to buy a yacht in the US and sail it back to the UK this summer, now whilst I am an experienced sailor, I am not familiar with the buying process in the US and the paperwork etc. I am looking for a sail boat between 28 and 34 foot. any advice?

Would a solar sail boat lose all acceleration outside the solar system? Assuming that a solar sail could use the solar winds to propel a craft outwards from the sun and the solar system. But once the craft is far enough away from the sun, would the winds from nearby stars prevent the craft from maintaining directional integrity (prevent from going in a straight line away from Sol)?

Can a three month old baby sail in a boat with his parents by Florida law? I have a three month old baby ,and my wife and I wanna go sailing in our boat,but we don't know if it's permitted by the Florida law and regulations.I also do not know if it will be bad for my babygirl.Can somebody tell me.Thank you.

Why is the speed of a sail boat limited by the length of the hull? It's pretty funny. I've asked this question three times now, and the second time some bozo picked the answer given as the best answer. IT DIDN'T ANSWER THE QUESTION! GIVE ME THE PHYSICS PLEASE!!!

What kind of boat licence is required to sail in Italy if you own your own boat in Itally? I am currently in Australia, but want to get a boat licence I can then use to sail my 40' cruise boat I bought a couple of weeks ago in Italy. What licence will I need to get? And can I do this over the internet?

What size (length) sail boat do you recommend for sailing the great lakes?

What would be a good name for a 30-foot sail boat? Excellent Mark G, but therefore already taken. I like it lots though.

What is the proper name of a radar reflector on a sail boat mast?

What is the cost of hiring a sail boat in Marmaris, Turkey?? I'm going to Turkey next week, and am staying in Marmaris, a lot of the websites have said that the sailing is good out there, I've been sailing before and so was wandering what the price of hiring a small 2 man, sail boat for the day would be.

How can I find information/specifications/pictures on a 1970 Ranger sloop sail boat?

Best design for a sail to catch the wind to pull a model boat? I thought maybe a pirate ship type of sail... not sure my boat has to catch the wind to go across a pond in less than 3 minutes.

If I sail my boat into a Mexican port city, do I need to have some kind of immigration or visitor status? Further, can I operate as a charter while I'm there and make some money for fuel and supplies legally? How long can I stay undetected if I must ultimately register with authorities?

is a catamaran as good as a one deck sail boat to cruise for long distances?

What size boat do i need to sail down to the caribbean? Looking to sail to the caribbean with a few buddies, and possibly across the world to australia, asia etc, can you tell me some boat sizes i would be looking at? and in the price range of 15000-20000 with 5000 set aside for fixer uppers

How do you get a toy sail boat in a bottle?

What type of sail boat was used in the Mamma Mia Movie? DOes anyone know the make and model of the sail boat used in the new movie called Mamma Mia?

Best boat to sail around the world? What is the best kind of boat for a family to sail around the world and why?

Can anyone help me find replacement parts for a 1970 ranger sloop sail boat? I need replacement wooden mast spreaders and a replacement wooden tiller handle (it snapped of at the socket)

What is the best size sail boat for 2 and 3 couples?

How long would it take to sail a boat from America to England?

How does a boat sail close hauled? Could I get an explanation how power goes to the sails if close hauled wind is theoretically blowing it backwards? Thanks

Sailers/boaters- How often do you sail or boat? What do you enjoy most about it? Just curious. Also what got you interested in the first place and how did you make the leap and buy your fist one. Thanks!

how you build a 30 foot long sail boat that is good enough to sail cross the oceans?

is it possible to take a boat and sail around and go to any state you want in America? I want to buy some cheap boat and pack it with a tent, and some small belongings and row it to the Gulf of Mexico, or perhaps take it by rivers to California, or in that direction. Is it possible, leagally or not?

How to sail a sunfish boat? sail boat

me and 2 other people are looking for a 3 person sail boat for beginners? it would be nice if the boat could be opporated by one person but that is not too important we are looking around a price range of about $750 to $1250 a cabin is not necessary he have hardly any sail time so we really need a beginner boat