[frers-list]Frers33 Offshore Capable ?

[Arthur Kelley]

For a definitive answer you might reach out to Barrry Carrol who is still ac=
tive after selling the boat building business. I have always thought of the b=
oat more for coastal racing/cruising but with nothing to back that up. The c=
onstruction is moderately light. The phrase "reef early" comes to mind. I've=
 done 10'+ waves with reefed main and #3 and clearly survived but don't know=
 the limits.=20

Art Kelley

On May 10, 2011, at 8:42 PM, FRANCIS ALBERT <fxalbert@prodigy.net> wrote:

> I've raced the Frere 33 extensively for the last 5 years over 500 miles an=
d I would say this is NOT an offshore boat. It has to little freeboard and i=
s much to tender of a boat. I've sailed the boat once in gale force winds an=
d it was a constant effort to maintain control. Don't take this boat offshor=
e.
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> On Tue May 10th, 2011 4:47 PM EDT Courtney Thomas wrote:
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>> Ahoy !
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>> How suitable are the Frers33s for offshore work ? Transoceanic ?
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>> Are there any subscribers who've actually used one for bluewater
>> cruising and if so:
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>> 1) how was it specifically outfitted for the voyage ?
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>> 2) what would you do differently if repeated ?
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>> 3) structurally adequate and if not, how would you alter ?
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>> 4) unalterable deficiencies ?
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>> 5) what passages were made ?
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>> Appreciatively,
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>> Courtney Thomas
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