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redwitch

TAS

36 posts

redwitch

TAS, 36 posts

1 Dec 2011 11:11pm

Roughly how long would it take to cross the pacific? Going from Los Angeles, Polynesia, Cook Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Coffs Harbour, Sydney. Could it be done in three months, with enough time to enjoy along the way?

SandS

VIC

5904 posts

SandS

VIC, 5904 posts

1 Dec 2011 11:33pm

using horse power ? how many HP you got ?

using sail power ? how long is a piece of sting?

slainte

QLD

2246 posts

slainte

QLD, 2246 posts

1 Dec 2011 10:58pm

What time of year? are you planning to do it in a Witch

cisco

QLD

12365 posts

cisco

QLD, 12365 posts

1 Dec 2011 11:22pm

redwitch said...

Roughly how long would it take to cross the pacific? Going from Los Angeles, Polynesia, Cook Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Coffs Harbour, Sydney. Could it be done in three months, with enough time to enjoy along the way?

You didn't mention your preferred mode of travel but I am sure the airlines can give you flight duration times between the stop off points you have mentioned.

I am sure you would find charter yachts available for hire at each of the locations except maybe Coff's Harbour.

The time taken and your enjoyment along the way will depend largely on the budget you have determined for the journey.

So "roughly" it would take between three weeks and three years to cross the Pacific Ocean which puts three months in the ball park.

saltiest1

NSW

2575 posts

saltiest1

NSW, 2575 posts

2 Dec 2011 2:06am

jealous much.

www.ravencruise.com/the_coconut_milk_run.htm

the coconut run is fantastic. its surprising how many little islands there are. look into it, and theres some great books about it too.

Charriot

QLD

880 posts

Charriot

QLD, 880 posts

2 Dec 2011 6:53pm

SURE you close I guess " 3 months + 90 days " is just average you need.
Anyway
I like Coconut Run

"Cruising Plans "

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Agent000

161 posts

Agent000

161 posts

3 Dec 2011 1:15am

what to enjoy ALL of "along the way" ? I would budget for a few extra days!
7000 nm 7kn av (better than most ) 1000 hrs / 24hrs= heaps of extra fun days

don't forget to take a book

Ramona

NSW

7757 posts

Ramona

NSW, 7757 posts

3 Dec 2011 8:35am

Thinking of buying a yacht and sailing it home? Two new yachts next to my mooring have just arrived, one from Malaysia and the other from the States. The one from the States spent several months on the trip staying in Tahiti for a fairly long spell. A Canadian yacht arrived at the same time and has taken up temporary residence on one of the moorings. This boat is for sale. Lot of Americans sail out on what is normally a down wind slide and are loath to sail back and sell up in Australia.

Photos on my Facebook page I run for local yachts
www.facebook.com/pages/Greenwell-Point-Yachts/196020217112200

redwitch

TAS

36 posts

redwitch

TAS, 36 posts

3 Dec 2011 1:27pm

Looking at possibilities with yachts on offer in Yachtworld on the west coast USA. More boat for $$ over there.. However I would imagine the GFC impacts on these yacht owners caused a lot of these yachts to have regular maintenance missing for sometime. Most I have seen would need an overhaul before leaving. Thanks for the imformative posts.

Charriot

QLD

880 posts

Charriot

QLD, 880 posts

3 Dec 2011 4:16pm

In UK you find good boats,my caravan was shipped from UK and converted and still was half price. I believe would be THE same with boats. Yeppoon yacht charter shipped the yacht from USA,and got lost or stolen on the way here but was insured and all was sorted. There are always ways.

Ramona

NSW

7757 posts

Ramona

NSW, 7757 posts

3 Dec 2011 6:31pm

redwitch said...

Looking at possibilities with yachts on offer in Yachtworld on the west coast USA. More boat for $$ over there.. However I would imagine the GFC impacts on these yacht owners caused a lot of these yachts to have regular maintenance missing for sometime. Most I have seen would need an overhaul before leaving. Thanks for the imformative posts.

Largest yacht in my homeport came from the states 2 years ago as deck cargo. Lovely looking 65 footer. The owner reckons the same yacht on the West coast, California/Mexico, is now two hundred thousand cheaper.

Lot of boats coming into the country this way and its effecting the market for local yachts. Just take into account the yacht you buy has to be registered as an Australian vessel before you leave the USA. The GST and tax isn't bad but remember its calculated to include the estimated diesel and food you use plus the cost of the vessel.

redwitch

TAS

36 posts

redwitch

TAS, 36 posts

4 Dec 2011 8:11pm

Maybe the yanks/canadians are seeing the same market oppurtunity to offload their asset as well as the added bonus of sailing through the pacific islands.

Westwind88

QLD

17 posts

Westwind88

QLD, 17 posts

22 Dec 2011 12:31am

I want to do it sooooo bad ! It's on my bucket list - if I can't afford a bigger boat when I retire I reckon I'll take my trusty Westwind - she'll handle it !!

Ramona

NSW

7757 posts

Ramona

NSW, 7757 posts

22 Dec 2011 8:27am

Westwind88 said...

I want to do it sooooo bad ! It's on my bucket list - if I can't afford a bigger boat when I retire I reckon I'll take my trusty Westwind - she'll handle it !!

Keep tabs on US eBay, some brilliant boats appear at times. The boats donated to charity are good examples. Boat does not sell so owners give them away and claim the value as a tax deduction.

The Canadian yacht in town looks like it may have sold. On the market for a couple of weeks at $99,000, excellent value. Couple flew over from NZ to look at it on the weekend. Lady handling the sail has been driven off her feet buy prospective buyers. Set the price right and buyers appear.

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