Does anyone have any experiences with NS38's?

I have looked at Northshore 38s. I recall post 1995 versions are the best, better original engine option, better transom/swim platform and something better about the rig (can't remember the details). I like them.Roomy, robust and a reasonable turn of speed.
But they are quite powerful and need a crew with some skill. Not the sort of boat you go out for the day or night with just about anybody on board, as you can with my boat.

Wow!! I'll let my mate know, must of been all that oil comming out of the Exhaust or the owner's baby has arrived!

Is that in between her leaning over the rail?

Ramona said...
Just as a matter of interest, when sailing with the wife it might be wise to think of that as sailing singlehanded!

Good free download on sailing singlehanded.

http://www.sfbaysss.org/tipsbook/

Thanks for another great download Ramona.

The guy on the front cover has his hands and feet full.

^^^^I really appreciate what you are saying there John.

However, you are the master of the vessel and all others aboard are crew and crew does what it is told.

You as an ex pusser should especially appreciate this.

With a mixed crew aboard, I hate being on the helm. It is like a prison and everybody else is free to go around and bugger things up. My favourite helms position is the windward shrouds or the forestay from which I issue steering instructions by way of eye contact and hand signals to the slave on the helm.

The person on the helm, if they are inexperienced, gets a big fat from thinking he/she is the one in control of the vessel, while you are free to make sail adjustments, check the bilges, ensure the seasick person below does not spew on your upholstery, prepare food, serve drinks or even have a quickie with the hottie in the head.

Pick the most boring and pedantic of your crew members of the day and pose the question, "Would YOU like to steer the yacht and feel the power of the wind today?" Rarely will anybody say no. Issue him/her with specific instructions on steering, and then roam to advantage on your yacht.

keithw said...

Does anyone have any experiences with NS38's?

I am about to buy a Northshore 27, all the research I have done says all the Northshores were well built and sail quite fast.

As an inexperienced couple we started with a Compass 28, then went up to a South Coast 36 and now we own a Oceaanic 46 (Jack Savage) this has been over a 10 year period. Always set the boats up to be handled by 2, and we are not youngsters anymore. We have sailed to Hobart and back, and up and down the east coast numerous times, always just 2 handed. Wife is so competent that she always helms back into a very difficult marina pen while I handle the lines, also if she hits something it's not my fault
It's not difficult with 2, you just have to have patience. My 2 cents worth.

keithw said...
I'm always amazed at there their ability to multi-skill

Yeah the multi skilling thing is fine but keeping their minds focused on the immediate, top priority, life dependent task at hand is the dilemma.

They would rather inform you of the latest information they got from Mary from the Dairy last Tuesday.

For them it is vital information you must receive upon which you must respond "Oh! Is that right Dear?" Of course it is. She just said it. You must use as many words as possible to satisfy them that you actually listened and care about the subject.

For us it is a mind numbing distraction and a waste of breath and mental resources.

They are a different breed of cattle.

On the theme of suitability of designs for short handed, any thoughts on suitability (or otherwise) of a Farr 1020 to set up for solo? Shape of the transom would make it more difficult to install a vane but not insurmountable (no pun intend).

I like the fractional rig, non IOR profile & ligher displacement, but I haven't heard of one set up for short handed.