How big is too big on a flotilla yacht?

   Hi All
Trying to book a flotilla yacht for a family holiday in Croatia (Split area) this summer.  In the past we have done two flot holidays in 38-40ft yachts as a family of 5.  This year there will only be four of us, one of whom is convalescent and likely to have limited strength to participate in crewing tasks.

My options are 36ft and 42 ft (no 40 footers available since we are booking late) and I'd like a bit of advice on whether a Sun Odysssey 42i might be too much for us, from a handling perspective.

We will be (1) me, day skipper qualified, most experienced sailor on the boat; (2) my wife, recovering from illness, experienced sailor but not the strongest; (3) 15 y old son, 6ft, 75kg, can steer & haul on ropes; (4) 13 y old son, physically strong but not confident.

Are we going to be 'man enough' between us to handle a 42fter?

Thanks for your thoughts :-)

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grimupnorth Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 08 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote grimupnorth Report Post Quote Reply Topic: How big is too big on a flotilla yacht? Posted: 27 Apr 12 at 5:36pm
	Hi All Trying to book a flotilla yacht for a family holiday in Croatia (Split area) this summer. In the past we have done two flot holidays in 38-40ft yachts as a family of 5. This year there will only be four of us, one of whom is convalescent and likely to have limited strength to participate in crewing tasks. My options are 36ft and 42 ft (no 40 footers available since we are booking late) and I'd like a bit of advice on whether a Sun Odysssey 42i might be too much for us, from a handling perspective. We will be (1) me, day skipper qualified, most experienced sailor on the boat; (2) my wife, recovering from illness, experienced sailor but not the strongest; (3) 15 y old son, 6ft, 75kg, can steer & haul on ropes; (4) 13 y old son, physically strong but not confident. Are we going to be 'man enough' between us to handle a 42fter? Thanks for your thoughts :-)

Contender443 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1211	Post Options Post Reply Quote Contender443 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 12 at 6:02pm
	If in doubt go for the smaller yacht due to lower loads, smaller sails to reef and easier to park at night. We have done 2 a flotillas also and both times we have had a 32 footer which had plenty of space. This year (not been for a couple of years) the children are bigger and more confident we are going for a 38 footer.
	Bonnie Lass Contender 1764