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  1. SV Callisto

    Radford R415 for offshore cruising

    Agreed, the AP below deck should be fine, and I hadn't considered a deck plate - I'm sure an ex-Waterline guy would have thought of that. I'm not really sold on steel/aluminum boats, just going down another rabbit-hole...
  2. SV Callisto

    Radford R415 for offshore cruising

    One other thing - the photos from the Figure 8 site show a rudder post that ends below decks, meaning no way to rig an emergency tiller, and a windvane could be a challenge on the raked transom. 
  3. SV Callisto

    Radford R415 for offshore cruising

    Yes, that one does look much nicer, especially the maple woodwork, but overall a nicer looking design as well. Funny to call it a pilothouse though, as it seems to lack an inside steering station. I'd want to know a bit more about the design I think. I found this in a quick search, which...
  4. SV Callisto

    Radford R415 for offshore cruising

    I wondered about that, but they mentioned that the weight is very low to achieve the needed stability. I guess one of the big concerns with a boat like this is whether the builder (whoever that is) knew what they were doing, and whether the steel was properly treated for corrosion. We might...
  5. SV Callisto

    Radford R415 for offshore cruising

    I came across this Radford R415 listing which looks intersting, but I can't find much information on them, aside from the specs on the designer's website. Obviously, this particular example is very austere inside, but aside from this, seems to be in decent condition from the photos, for the...
  6. SV Callisto

    Lusting on Yachtworld

    Interesting, I haven't been aboard a 35-2 yet, but have seen several. From the photos, they appear very similar to the 35-2, but space is always a bit hard to judge from photos. We originally liked the dinette table idea, but now think the centre line table that can fold away is probably better...
  7. SV Callisto

    Lusting on Yachtworld

    I have a 35mk2, so around 130-145 PHRF, but still a bit better in light air than the Aloha. However, the Aloha will probably stand up to a bit more wind before reefing, which is what I've read from owners cruising them offshore. Our C&C is pretty stiff though, with 1000lbs more ballast, but...
  8. SV Callisto

    Lusting on Yachtworld

    A nice looking example, the Aloha 34 was on the list when we were looking a few years back but none were available. A bit more cruising friendly cabin than the C&C 35 we have. I wonder how the Aloha sails - seems like it might be a bit underpowered in our typical summer light air. I might be...
  9. SV Callisto

    Crown 28, 34 opinions?

    I saw this one, interesting boat, but it must be gone already.
  10. SV Callisto

    Crown 28, 34 opinions?

    This one looks nice, except for the A4 engine. Odd, as it doesn't appear on their main listings page, so probably sold I guess.
  11. SV Callisto

    Crown 28, 34 opinions?

    Thanks for all the replies with some great info. I've looked at two Crown 28s now, and wasn't impressed with either, but they were also in pretty sad shape with no attempts at cleaning up for sale. The Crown 34 in Vancouver is still on my list though, and looks pretty nice. Not interested in...
  12. SV Callisto

    Crown 28, 34 opinions?

    I know the Crown 28 & 34 are two very different boats; the 28 is similar to a Cal 2-27, and seems to have the distinction of being very common here in BC, but virtually unheard of anywhere else. The 34 was made in small numbers (40) as an IOR influenced and capable racer/cruiser, and later...
  13. SV Callisto

    Canuckistan antifoul paint for PNW, what's the least shit this year?

    A bit further away, but the Ladysmith Fisherman's wharf has a DIY yard, as does Maple Bay Marina, although the latter is limited in what they will allow, I believe. Ladysmith is a bit dodgy, with a lot of zombie boats lying around...


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