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Can a fiberglass motor-yacht safely cross oceans and if so what minimum size should it be?
People have rowed across the Atlantic in boats as short as 14 feet. It would be a subjective verdict as to whether or not that was "safe". People have sailed solo around the world in 21 foot sailboats. Safe? I don't know. Possible, yes. People have also been lost on small lakes in much larger craft. As for a fiberglass motor-yacht, size alone will not make it safe. The hull design, the amount of freeboard, the size of windows, the tendency to take on water...all such things have a bearing. One of the most important considerations: how big is the fuel tank? motor yachts usually don't have much sail to fall back on, and rowing is not practical even for small motor-yachts. The boat needs to be big enough to carry sufficient fuel plus reserve. Other considerations: The skill level of skipper and crew. The reliability of the engine(s). The ability of someone aboard to fix the engine in case of breakdown. The season and section of ocean. Personally, I would want twin engines, a hull designed for heavy weather -- preferably self righting, small windows, lots of freeboard, and the Coast Guard visible in my wake. I would also need a destination other than just the desire to spend day after day on the open sea. I much prefer the scenery along the shore. Regardless of the size and configuration, if you're not sure it's safe, it isn't. Even if you are sure, it might not be. I would never attempt it without a lot of open water and heavy weather experience.
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