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Experienced sailors value the added safety that comes with good sailing performance. The ability to sail off a lee shore, shorten a passage to within the available weather window, and safely maneuver through heavy seas are all features that make Outbound Yachts some of the best cruising sailboats in the world. Equally important is having the comfort required to avoid fatigue when heading offshore. A dry and comfortable cockpit, good visibility, and a forgiving motion are essential for a safe and enjoyable passage.

Outbound 44

JUST REINTRODUCED - After 25 years the original Outbound 44 returns and is now available in a 25th Anniversary Package.

Outbound 46

An aft cockpit with 2 cabins, the Outbound 46 was is the ultimate cruising boat for couples who want to go offshore.

Outbound 521

A center cockpit with 3 cabins, the Outbound 521 is a capable bluewater cruiser that offers a spacious interior.

Outbound 5360

Offering spectacular 360 interior views, the all new Outbound 5360 is a raised salon unlike any other cruising yacht on the market.

True Bluewater Cruising Sailboats

Outbound Yachts are first and foremost exceptional sailing yachts. Our flagship model, the Outbound 46, was first designed and built over 20 years ago to be a capable offshore sailboat that provided the capacity required for serious cruising, added safety that comes with performance and handling, and maximum comfort to encourage living aboard. Today, these same characteristics are still hallmarks of the Outbound brand as we continue to offer finely crafted cruising sailboats that are built to the highest standards.

The All New Outbound 5360

The new Outbound 5360 is a next generation cruising yacht featuring impressive interior spaces that provide panoramic 360 views from within.

Outbound 521 Center Cockpit

A center cockpit offshore passagemaker that is safe, comfortable, and can be handled by a cruising couple with ease.

World-Renowned Outbound 46

Designed and built for serious sailors, the Outbound 46 is a fast, easy-to-handle, couples cruising boat that is capable of crossing all oceans in comfort and speed.

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Offshore Safety

From deep cockpits that are designed to keep you secure in any condition, to heavy duty lifelines and grab rails, Outbound sailboats are equipped with all the features for safe offshore cruising.

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Beautiful clean lines and elegant interiors with fine woodwork, Outbound sailboats have a classic yacht style that is lost on most of today's production boats.

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Each Outbound has a workroom onboard that is a dedicated space for tool storage and to perform repairs and maintenance.

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Outbound 44/46

• By Alvah Simon
• Updated: July 7, 2009

Of a small sailing craft, E. B. White wrote, “It is without question the most compact and ingenious arrangement for living ever devised by the restless mind of man-a home that is stable without being stationary, shaped less like a box than a fish or a girl, and in which a homeowner can remove his daily affairs as far from shore as he has the nerve to. Closehauled or running free-parlor, bedroom, and bath, suspended and alive.”

The restless minds behind the Outbound 44 belong to Phil Lambert and Craig Chamberlain, founders of Outbound Yachts.

In Annapolis, Maryland, last October I said to Phil, “There are so many cruising designs already available to choose from; why go back to the drawing board?”

He told me he came from a racing background. “I was convinced we could develop a boat with the capacity required for serious cruising, with sufficient comfort to encourage living aboard, and with the added safety that comes with performance and handling,” he said. “But too often, that quest for performance led me to vessels that were too exotic, expensive, and uncomfortable. I wanted a solid-glass hull-heavy, yes, but safe, and well suited for hard offshore work. I felt we could still achieve high performance through sophisticated shape, a powerful rig, and by keeping the weight well away from the ends.”

Phil admits that his choice of designer, Carl Schumacher, who was known for squeezing every last ounce out of his creations, was at first reluctant when approached with these design parameters. After reviewing Chamberlain’s original drawings and lengthy discussion, however, Carl felt challenged to find that coveted speed without compromising hull integrity or the seakindliness that can only come from displacement.

And rise to that challenge he did, for one of the last designs to come off Schumacher’s board before his death in early 2002, is an elegant blend of sensibility and sophistication. For a slippery underbody, he combined long waterline length (40 feet 3 inches) with moderate beam (13 feet 6 inches). This is steered with a high-aspect spade rudder with a standard 4-inch stainless-steel rudderstock, or a carbon-fiber upgrade. For power, he balanced a high-aspect solent rig of 1,151 square feet with the righting moment of a 6-foot-6-inch, 10,000-pound encapsulated bulb keel.

To convert concept into craft, Lambert sought a yard capable of constructing vessels of consistently high quality yet at an affordable price. In 1999, he chose Hampton Yacht Building Company of Shanghai, China. While no one disputes that the quality-to-cost ratio of Chinese craftsmen represents good value, Phil concedes that public perception of Chinese yards may yet be tainted by the irregular quality control from the industry’s nascent years. Still, he says, “The Chinese industry has matured. They now recognize that to remain competitive, they must establish rigid standards. To further ensure absolute consistency, we decided to source the entire boat from the United States.

The hull is built of hand-laid fiberglass, reinforced with brawny stringers, longitudinals, and bulkheads bonded to the hull while in the mold. High-stress points receive additional laminates. Knytex biaxial fiberglass enhances impact resistance, but attentive to the potential dangers of an increasingly littered ocean, a watertight crash bulkhead is added 7 feet aft of the stem. This laudable safety feature doubles as a sealed and spacious locker to hold sails and rodes. Outer layers of vinyl-ester resin keep blisters at bay, while Valspar ISO-NGP gelcoat ensures long luster.

The decks are Baltek balsa cored for stiffness. The hull/ deck joint is bonded with 3M’s indestructible 5200, then mechanically fastened with stainless-steel through-bolts centered every 4 inches. The two structures are still further fused by adhesion to interior bulkheads perimeters.

No area of the vessel is more central to safety, comfort, and convenience than the cockpit. The Outbound’s aft cockpit is enormous yet won’t wallow under the weight of boarding seas, for it’s self-bailing aft through a wide, open-ended sole. Still, the companionway is protected from flooding by a 9-inch bridge-deck and two forward scuppers.

The cockpit sole extends out onto the swim platform via a box containing the life raft. This allows deployment and entry from the safest part of the boat without exposure to swinging booms or boarding seas and doesn’t require the cumbersome raft to be hefted over high lifelines, as in deck-mounted rafts.

The main hatch slides smoothly and is tight. But it could use a two-way latch to firmly secure it yet allow access from above or below. The companionway is well protected by swinging doors backed up by three Lexan washboards securely slid into parallel grooves.

Ergonomically designed with high, comfortable backrests, the cockpit seats are long and wide enough to sleep on yet aren’t so far apart as to allow bodies to be dangerously pitched across. Manual bilge pumps are located strategically at both the helm and the navigation station below.

Ironically, one of the Outbound’s best ideas may also be the worst. The port cockpit seat opens up to a massive stowage locker and workbench below. With the locker lid up, even the tallest person can stand up straight over a spacious workbench with a vice and all tools readily at hand. The workspace becomes well lit and cool, while isolating noise and dirt from the cabin interior. Bravo-but such a large opening exposes the interior bilge to flooding. It therefore should be gasketed, not just guttered, and all hinges and latches need to be thumb-thick and fastened with backing plates. These are quick and affordable fixes; I note them only because there were so few other faults to report.

Movement forward on deck is free-flowing yet made safe with ample handholds, well-fastened rails, stern rails that extend past the vulnerable point of exit from the cockpit to the side deck, mast pulpits, and aggressive nonskid. Stanchions, an exceptional 30 inches high, hold twin vinyl-coated lifelines.

The twin anchor rollers extend far enough outboard to protect the stem from anchor damage but are wisely supported with the headstay and a short bobstay. A clever catch tray with a drain helps keep anchor muck off the foredeck. Ground tackle was deployed and retrieved smoothly via a Lewmar Ocean 3 windlass.

A keel-stepped Charleston spar with moderately swept double spreaders comes standard, with a separate trysail track already installed. Outbound has chosen the increasingly popular solent configuration, with a Harken-furled 140-percent Hood genoa and a hanked Hood 75-percent jib on a removable inner stay. This is a versatile cruising setup that also provides a long run of foredeck space for dinghy stowage.

For all its lush allure and flawless finish, the interior reflects the sound philosophy of allowing form to follow function. A slight rise in the main cabin creates a bright and airy feel without breaking the sole into tiers. Ample handholds and bulkheads make moving about in a seaway secure.

A single head stands to starboard of the companionway steps, where it enjoys maximum ventilation and doubles as a wet locker. A snug but complete forward-facing navigation station nestles to port.

The well-appointed U-shaped galley is spacious without being dangerously open. All surfaces, including the Corian countertops, are deeply fiddled. Foot-operated pumps wisely back up the twin sink electrical pumps. A large saloon table sits across from a starboard settee. These seating surfaces convert into four practical sea berths aft of the mast. A private double berth lies aft to starboard, and the workshop/stowage area is aft to port. An elegant owner’s cabin is situated forward, and in the case of Ginger (hull number 10), it included a slick computer/office station in lieu of a second head. Commodious stowage is found throughout.

The sole is teak and holly, and all boards lock down. The well-limbered bilges are gelcoated for cleanliness and drain into an 18-inch sump, a valuable feature lost in many modern designs. Range-extending tanks carrying 160 gallons of fuel and 200 gallons of water sit low and central in the bilge, minimizing hobbyhorsing and freeing stowage space beneath the settees.

The cleanly installed 75-horsepower Yanmar is accessed under a pneumatically lifted companionway ladder and from two side panels. The one Group 27 and three 8D batteries (with room for more) are well secured.

The six-page equipment list accompanying the Outbound 44 is complete down to the safety flares, making this a genuine turnkey package. Mel and Barbara Collins, the satisfied owners of Ginger, put it best: “They provide strong leadership, and they don’t nickel-and-dime you.” The Outbound team has clearly discovered the word custom within the word customer, for they happily accommodate wide divergences from the original design and welcome the owner’s participation in the process. To best express this, they’ve included in the sale price a trip to the boatyard in China at any phase of construction.

While a good gale would’ve more properly assessed seakeeping characteristics, the 14-knot autumn breeze offered on the day of our testing was appropriate for addressing heavy-displacement/light-air performance concerns. With full main and genoa, we held 6 knots on a broad reach, 7.5 on the beam, and a solid 8 knots respectably close to weather. The boat stood up stiffly, answered its helm with precision, and balanced well. With a hanked jib, furling genoa, and a fully battened main with lazy jacks, the raises and strikes were effortless.

E. B. White concluded his description of a small sailing craft with this thought: “It is not only beautiful; it is seductive and full of strange promise and a hint of trouble.” The Outbound 44 is indeed beautiful and seductive. Because of its genuine bluewater readiness, it’s also full of strange promise. But, alas, because of its thoughtful design and meticulous execution, any new owners will have to provide their own hint of trouble.

Alvah Simon, author of North to the Night ($15; 1999; Random House), has lived for two years in Whangarei, New Zealand, with his wife, Diana.

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BOAT REVIEWS | OUTBOUND 46

Outbound 46 Revisited   Going strong after 15 years, this venerable passagemaker still might be the perfect couples blue water cruiser by Andrew Cross

After being dropped ashore by dinghy, I paused on the seawall to make sure I hadn’t forgotten anything aboard, then looked back at the Outbound 46 sitting at anchor and gave a nostalgic wave to the crew in the cockpit. We’d just finished a fun few hours of sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and I don’t think anyone wanted it to end. I sure didn’t. And I was envious of the boat’s owners, who would soon venture into blue water on their way to the Caribbean with the Salty Dawg Rally.

Our sail was just after the 2014 Annapolis sailboat show in October and we had found a perfect fall day to get the Outbound out for a gallop around the bay. When I stepped aboard the 46 there were three couples in the cockpit along with Phil Lambert from Outbound Yachts. Interestingly, one of the couples owned the boat and the other two were Outbound buyers who’s boats were in various stages of the build process, so it was fun to sail with them and to gain insights into why they had chosen the boat.

OUTBOUND’S STORY

Also, by showing a willingness to evolve and tweak the original design as necessary, the Outbound team has been able to dial the 46 into what is now a well refined boat that meets the discerning needs of their customer base. As Lambert puts it, “The story with Outbound is that it has been going strong since 1999. Experienced offshore sailors recognize and appreciate the importance of stowage, tankage, comfort and performance—all in a very forgiving hull.”

And though the Outbound 46 isn’t necessarily a “custom” boat, the company has proven adept at valuing customer input, which has led to some practical modifications to the initial design. While Outbound can still build the 44, they started building the 46 with hull number nine when the owner wanted to double the size of the swim step. Then in 2012 they adjusted the interior arrangement to offer more space for electronics at the chart table and a larger stall shower near the companionway.

For my test sail I literally hopped off a similar sized, but much different, boat onto the 46 while out on the bay. Greeted by Phil and a gracious group of excited sailors, we raised the mainsail out of the LeisureFurl boom, rolled out the Solent jib and sheeted on for close hauled.

As we tacked our way farther out into the bay, the waves kicked up slightly and the feeling of the helm didn’t change. The boat felt stiff, yet forgiving underneath us and as we talked about the owner’s impending trip offshore to the Caribbean, I got the impression that this boat would treat them well.

After sailing upwind for a bit we cracked off to go through the various reaches and switched out the Solent for the larger genoa. Our speed stayed up in the sevens and we toppled the eight-knot mark while on a beam reach. I relinquished the helm at this point so some of the other crewmembers could take a turn and everyone had glowing remarks as to how the boat handled—apparently much better than the previous boats they had owned.

When it was time to head for the anchorage in Spa Creek, the owner took the wheel and fired up the 75hp Yanmar. I wasn’t offered the helm, and didn’t necessarily need it, but could tell that she handled well and was easy to control as we lowered the main, made our way into Annapolis Harbor, waited for the Eastport Bridge and then anchored snuggly in Acton Cove. With that amount of maneuvering in tight quarters, it didn’t seem to present any challenges for the skipper.

One of the features I noticed first when climbing aboard for my test sail was the height of the lifelines. They are 30-inches tall, which in my mind should be the standard for offshore work. When moving forward or aft they provide a solid handhold, but are also tall enough to lean against without feeling as though you’ll fall overboard.

The hull is solid 100 percent hand-laid fiberglass and the deck is vacuum bagged Divinycell polymer foam cored for maximum rigidity that felt firm underfoot. It seems as though Outbound is one of the few boat builders that still employs a stainless steel toe rail and I am a huge fan of its utility and lack of maintenance.

Standard on the bow is a double anchor roller with a sturdy Lewmar V-4 captsan windlass with 200 feet of high-test chain. Just aft of the windlass is a large standup locker/storage area that can house downwind sails, fenders, dock lines and more.

The side decks are wide and uncluttered as you move aft to the cockpit and stainless steel handholds run the length of the cabin top.

The cockpit is a classic T-shape that is designed to seat six comfortably, though we had seven without a fuss. The benches are long enough to stretch out on and padeyes are affixed nearby for tethers. With today’s penchant for large open cockpits with double wheels and big tables in the middle, it’s nice to see Outbound sticking with a tried and true offshore cockpit.

Winches are placed on the cabin top to port and starboard of the companionway for control lines, halyards and the mainsheet. And two primary winches are aft near the destroyer wheel for the genoa and jib sheets.

As is the theme throughout, the cockpit has functional storage spaces for a life raft, propane tanks and lines. And the starboard settee lifts up to reveal the work/storage room below and gives you standing headroom while working.

The walkthrough stern allows for quick access to the large stern platform that makes it easy to get in and out of the water or dinghy and gives you plenty of room for a stern shower.

Knowing that I would be doing my test sail by jumping from boat to boat while on the water, I made it a point to stop by and see the Outbound 46 while at the show. When going below I was immediately struck by the craftsmanship and sheer beauty of the wood and joinery. The raised saloon emits quite a bit of light to offset the wood and handholds are seamlessly fitted into the interior. And though they weren’t open, there seemed to be a sufficient amount of hatches and ports to ventilate each space in the boat.

Aft to port behind the galley is a quarter berth. There is standing headroom at the head of the bunk and two drawers pull out from underneath. A hanging locker will take your foulies, and cupboards next to and above the foot of the bed will house more clothing. For ventilation, there are three opening stainless steel ports.

The Yanmar diesel is found underneath the companionway and the steps rise up on gas struts. From my quick look, it seemed as though you could access all the engine essentials quickly, and major repairs wouldn’t be too much of a fuss.

Across from the galley to starboard is a proper navigation station with a desk big enough for chartbooks and a laptop, and plenty of room above and to the side for communications equipment and a multifunction display. This is also where the boat’s electrical panel is located.

The main saloon has a U-shaped settee to port with a large drop-leaf table and room to seat four to six. To starboard is a long bench settee that would make a good sea berth and has a dropdown table in the middle for drinks or small plates.

Forward of the saloon is the master cabin with a sizeable island queen berth, hanging locker to starboard and a head to port. In 2013 Outbound moved the sink into the cabin itself. This allowed them to move the holding tank into the headspace and raise it, allowing for gravity feed discharge, eliminating pumps and hoses that were previously under the dinette seats, which adds even more storage in the saloon.

BWS THOUGHTS

From my test sail I got the impression that each couple aboard had taken quite a bit of time in deciding what would be the right boat for their cruising needs. They were all planning on doing offshore passages with their boats—two from the east coast and one from the Pacific Northwest—and would be living aboard for extended periods. After sailing the boat with them and Phil, it was easy to see why they were smitten with the design and build qualities that the Outbound presents.

I see this boat as the prototype in couples cruising boats. There is plenty of room aboard for living and cruising in comfort, and if you wanted to invite another couple aboard or take on extra crew to help on passages, there is enough space to accommodate them. And as one seeminly adept show-goer so aptly put it while we walked through the boat together at the docks in Annapolis, “I’d have a hard time taking any other boat over this.”

That about sums it up.

Outbound 46

LOA: 46’4’’ DWL: 40’3’’ Beam: 13’6’’ Draft: 6’6’’/5’6’’ Disp: 33,000 Ballast: 10,000 (w/ 3,500 lb bulb) Mast Height: 64’ Sail Area: 1,083 feet Water: 200 gal Fuel: 190 gal SA/Disp: 18.75 Disp/Length: 189 Beam/Length:  3.3

Outbound Yachts, LLC Phil Lambert 1314 E. Las Olas Blvd Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 949.275.2665 www.outboundyachts.com

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Our Ideal Boat: The Outbound 46

“A Southerly 38 ticks many of the boxes you listed.”

“A Frers-designed Swan 36 that I raced from SF to Tahiti impressed.”

“This sounds an awful lot like the musings of a future catamaran owner.” 

These were just a few of the many, varied comments we received in response to our “ Is It Time for a New Boat? ” blog.  Other guesses were an Oyster 495, the new Island Packets (an IP349 or 439) with the Solent rig, a Pacific Seacraft 40, a Valiant 42, even (jokingly) a Lord Nelson.  All very capable, comfortable boats.  But, the ideal boat we eventually landed on—the one Phillip and I consider a premiere ocean-crossing, comfortable, capable cruising boat—was …

the Outbound 46.

So, how did we get there?  As with our first boat, our 1985 Niagara 35—which was the perfect boat to fulfill our needs at the time—it all started with Kevin Barber, an exceptional friend and an even better boat broker.  We often joke that “Kevin doesn’t sell boats, he sells friendships,” because he often becomes very good friends with clients.  Likely because the process of finding the right boat for people starts with getting to know them very well.  Once Phillip and I had reached the conclusion that a newer, probably slightly bigger, boat with a few more complex systems would be the better choice than an upgrade of our Niagara for our next full-time live-aboards chapter, we brought Kevin on board to have him help us find and vet our options, poor guy.  I say that because we (well, honestly more Phillip) put him through the ringer.  If you haven’t guessed this already, Phillip is a very (very) picky man.  For good reason.  He wants what he likes and he knows very well what he wants (and does not want).  I’m incredibly lucky that he picked me!  But, when it came time to pick our next boat, it was simply a tough call to make. 

Having cruised rather comfortably for years on our 35-foot Niagara, Phillip and I initially believed any boat over 40-feet would be too big, so we had Kevin start shopping in the 35- to 40-foot range and the 3- to 5-year-old range, or newly built if that appeared the better option.  Kevin dialed in.  He began sending us listings for slightly used Tartans, Island Packets, even an Ovni.  Unfortunately, each one had something we didn’t like.  The saloon location not right by the companionway, a cockpit that did not look comfortable (or that it was clear you could not lay down comfortably in), no better tankage than our Niagara.  None were checking all of the boxes, and we did not want to compromise.  This was a huge, “next chapter in our lives,” decision and we were all in.  This would be the boat we would live on and sail the world in.  It simply had to be the right one.  Honestly, the “best boat” in the 30- to 40-foot range, in our opinion, was our boat upgraded, but we had already made the decision to adjust our tolerance for systems and finances in deciding to get a newer boat.  But, it seemed, our aggressive hunt had come to a bit of a lurch. 

Insert Kevin again.  Fortuitously, we ran into Kevin (and his awesome wife, Laura) one evening in downtown Pensacola and sat down to have a pretty fun, but frank, conversation about how many “nos” we had given him.  Kevin joked that Phillip had proven to be his most difficult client of the year!  But, in so doing, Kevin also gave us (I suspect) just the right nudge we needed.  He reminded us of the other list he had sent us.  You see, Kevin, wisely, had also sent us a “dream list.”  Initially, Phillip and I had dismissed it because the “dream” boats had all been in the 44- to 46-foot range, if not bigger (which just seemed massive for two people), and more than we thought we were willing to pay for our next boat.  But, it seemed in order to meet our high demands, we would have to let our tolerance for size, systems, and sticker shock “grow.”   The next morning over coffee, Phillip decided to take another look at the other list.

On the dream list was a Passport, a Hylas, and an Outbound, all in the 45- to 46-foot range, all pricier than we had wanted.  And, the Outbound 46 listing Kevin had sent was a much older model than we wanted.  A 2007, which was why we hadn’t given the Outbound a thorough review initially.  But, after talking with Kevin the night before and re-reviewing the dream list, Phillip decided to launch his own search on YachtWorld the following morning for any Outbound 46s on the market.  “Oh sh*% honey!” his voice bellowed through the living room, startling a splash of coffee out of my cup.  It seemed my picky man had found the type of boat he wanted, and it was an Outbound 46.  Once we finally dialed into this boat and began to learn about the construction, performance, the overall thoughtfulness of the design of the Outbound 46, it was a sealed deal for these sailors.  Plus, everything Phillip and I were prepared to devote to, invest in, and give to our next boat simply called for it.  The Outbound 46 is (pardon my French) a damn fine vessel.  But, Phillip and I are damn fine boat owners, too, fully aware of the time and money it takes to maintain a boat the right way and ready to pour our blood, sweat, dollars, and time into the newest member of our family.  We knew whatever Outbound 46 we did acquire would be one lucky boat, and she would also make us two incredibly lucky, live-aboard sailors.  And, money is something we can make, or borrow.  Time and a boat this beautiful, we cannot.  The Outbound would definitely require us to strrreettcch our budget and our brains to fit 46-foot boat into our lives.  But, with the beauty of hindsight, I’m so glad we did.  Sometimes you just have to take a bit of a terrifying leap, to land in paradise.  So, why the Outbound 46?  Just look at this thing!

Outbound 46

First, the Outbounds are not mass-production boats.  They generally only build between one to two Outbounds a year, because they build them right.  Phil Lambert commissioned the design from Carl Schumacher, with the idea that every feature be designed to be capable while comfortable.  One word sold us.  MODERATION.  Lambert wanted a boat that was exceptionally strong, with a fully-glassed hull and encased keel, that did not sail like a tank.  Schumacher fulfilled with a moderate draft, beam, and mast height that proved a fun day sailer, a capable ocean-crosser, and a spacious, luxurious liveaboard home simultaneously.  Sailing in brisk winds and choppy seas, Lambert described the experience below as “being in a library.”  In addition to the immensely impressive tankage and power/water generation systems that would allow us to go comfortably off-grid at any time, a thousand other little commendable features sold us: clear visibility from the helm, no ducking down the three, wide companionway stairs, locking floorboards, a crash bulkhead in the bow, fuel vents located high on the stanchion posts, curved counter edges, an island queen vberth bed.  All of this in a boat with a beam of only 13’6” and a draft of 5’6.”  Every element spoke to a commitment to moderation, which I feel speaks to so many elements of life: work, play, food, wine.  Enjoy, imbibe, thrive, but do them all in moderation. 

Now, the water maker, generator, AC, heater, hot water heater were all systems we would have to learn, troubleshoot, and maintain, but Pandora’s box had been opened at that point.  Phillip and I knew we had found our ideal boat.  While 46 feet did sound a bit large, I did have a sage follower advise it is the actual length on deck that is the true measure of a boat and its accommodation potential, and the Outbound 46 is really a 44-foot boat with a 2-foot swim platform, so it was really just a skosh out of our comfort length.  In addition, after we began exploring the Outbound option and talking with other owners, Phillip and I learned Phil Lambert is truly hands-on during the entire build and post-purchase process, addressing issues, helping with repairs and getting parts, welcoming feedback, even adapting later models to include owner ideas and upgrades.  Manufacturer support was key for us, and it seemed the Outbound offered this in droves.  Plus, she is just a gorgeous boat.  Do not miss the exceptional design details in these videos Phil Lambert filmed showcasing this amazing boat.    

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Now.  The next tough decision.  New or used?  While we knew commissioning a new Outbound would likely take a year, perhaps longer, and cost a heck of a lot more, we knew that might have to be an option if we could not find a slightly used one on the market that ticked all of our boxes.  But, the moment we pulled up listings for a used Outbound 46 on YachtWorld, our fates were joyously sealed.  We didn’t know it at the time, but the hunt was already over.

You might say we didn’t really find our “next chapter” boat.  She found us.  Stay tuned!

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There is no doubt that this boat is a great place to call home. I like your choice.

Thank you! We were quite smitten with the Outbound!

As always, working with you guys was a blast! I am so excited to see where this amazing boat takes you. This was definitely one of my favorite experiences as a a Broker. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of it!

We couldn’t have done it without you, Kevin! It was fun to bring you along on the process … again! : ). You were definitely a key player in the whole process.

Beautiful boat, excellent choice! I’ve been checking in every day to find out what you’ve selected, suspense has been killing me!

Awww, thanks! We definitely fell hard for this boat once we learned about the design and build quality. We’re excited to share every step of the search and are glad to have you following along.

Congrats on the purchase! I really love what I’ve seen of the Outbound 46. I’m jealous!

Well I think I’m in love too. The Outbound 46 Was definitely not on my radar what a brilliant find. yes it’s built in China but that doesn’t matter they have been making really good boats for a long time. I poured over the specs and I agree it’s a wonderful boat if I had one slight reservation it would be at the lightwave 48 Oyster ( same designer). My father complained slammed rather a lot going up wind in a blow which he did from Fuji to New Zealand some years ago as part of the delivery crew, one of which was so full of his own self importance to catch a Flight from NZ that they could not wait for better conditions ! But the Outbound yes I think probably a more moderate version so will have some of those vices removed. There was an interesting thread on sailing idiots (anarchy) which included bob PERRY chiming in so here is the link if you have not seen it ( I would not normally look at or share anything from SA but since BP was commenting I’ll let it go!) https://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?/topic/128735-outbound-46/

Oh also FYI I like that the boat has a plain spade rudder and not a dumb Skeg. Nigel Calder did a long write Up in professional boat builder mag about how he damaged his rudder on his 40+’ boat with a skeg in the Mediterranean and ended up having to fix it twice because of the serious damage it did to the hull. Instead of just bending a spade type Rudder shaft which would require much less work to repair and the entire rudder can be replaced in the water on many yachts ( did that on a Jeaneau 43). Wonderful choice and perhaps you got something ‘almost new’????? Cheers Warren

Always sage advice from you, Warren. Outbounds were definitely not on our radar (at all) when we started shopping. We had never seen or even heard of them, but darn if they don’t impress, right? I’m glad you agree. Funny, Phillip said he had read that Bob Perry thread, too, when researching the boat. Interesting (valid) thoughts there. Phillip also said (although this will reveal a bit …) that Carl Schumaker had passed away by the time the Outbound we got was built, so Bob Perry actually handled the design of our deck, can you believe that? We feel like incredibly happy new boat owners. Can’t wait to share!

Captain Annie, you will have no problems docking this yacht as it has a bow thruster. It’s just a great yacht for you and Phil. It’s a big step up but with in no time it will fill just right. Just look at all the space you have. Just a note about two things, now I could be wrong because you don’t see every thing and you don’t see how it works sometimes. I was thinking about the fuel breather being where it is thought that maybe better in the cockpit area, just a thought. Also he mention he didn’t like a pump in the anchor locker but rather have drain into the mains bilge . Not sure I would like that because you have now a hole in the bulkhead. But as I said he may have a I sea cock on it.

It’s a very lovely yacht and I am very happy for both of you.

Thanks Captain Mark. We certainly were impressed with the design and quality of the Outbound. We’re excited to share this next chapter. It is my understanding the location of the fuel tank vents was to make it exceptionally rare that water could ever get into the tank via the vent. I’m not sure where in the cockpit might be a better location and I’m not sure those fumes would be helpful in the cockpit, just some thoughts. Thanks for the nice thoughts and well wishes. We’re excited to share this boat with you all!

I can’t believe you’re saying goodbye to “baby girl”. But, the Outbound is stunning! Absolutely beautiful. Good for you two for taking the leap. With your knowledge and experience gained from Plaintiffs Rest, you’re up for the challenge of a bigger boat and new systems to maintain. Big rewards and confidence will follow. I’m very happy for you two and I look forward to future blog posts documenting the transition to live aboard cruisers.

Awww … you get it! It was a very tough decision to think about getting a new “baby girl.” But, without disclosing too much, I can tell you baby girl’s next chapter is going to be awesome. How everything played out with the transition was really an inspiring and touching turn of events. It all worked out in such a wonderful way. We can’t wait to share. Thank you for the kind words and following along. The Outbound will certainly be an impressive upgrade! : )

Annie and Philip: I have seen several Outbounds in cruising areas of note over the years. They never look out of place! Some craft do.

A Bob Perry tip I always loved and adopted is to make certain the cooking equipment fits into the galley storage and onto stove. This came up during a design review once and Bob’s a good cook so I paid close attention. Yes, you’ve a stunner and I hope you move in comfortably.

Perusing the Maine craigslist, I think I found my next heart-throb. A great feeling, no? Going up next week for a look.

Keep sailing, writing, sharing your adventures please.

All the best, Norman Cape Cod

Thank you! We were certainly pleased with this make and build as well. Outbounds were never on our radar before so we were so glad Kevin brought them to our attention. Everything relating to the galley is always super important to us because cooking aboard is a huge part of our lives and enjoyment as liveaboards. Thanks! We will do it, Norm, don’t you worry! Have Wind Will Travel is about to travel further and in far more style! : )

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• Outbound 46 Review—Introduction

I’m sure many of you are wondering why the heck John is writing about a $750,000 boat that most of us can’t afford. Here’s why:

We Need This Boat

The Outbound 46 is a great voyaging boat, and there are not many of those being built these days, no matter the money.

A Good Example Boat

And even those of us who can only dream of owning a brand new Outbound 46 can learn a huge amount from this boat from the board of a great designer with updates and improvements based on the wisdom of nearly 70 owners over 20 years.

Expanding on The Example

So not only did I review the Outbound 46, I also used the Outbound 46 as a springboard to discuss decisions all of us must make when selecting a boat. For example, in Parts 1 and 2 on the hull form and appendages I have dug into:

• Choosing a good hull form for offshore voyaging
• Encapsulated or bolt-on keels and the interesting hybrid on the Outbound 46
• Full keels or fins
• Spade or skeg rudders
• Bow thruster, or not

Valuable to Refits

So even if your plan is to buy an old and inexpensive boat and refit her, a much more attainable goal, particularly if you can live aboard while still earning, reading this series on the Outbound 46 will help you make better decisions, both about what boat you start off with and how you refit her.

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I own hull #50. There’s some minor issues (port lights leaked due to bad sealant) but you definitely get what you pay for. This is the ultimate solid blue water boat for a couple to voyage on. There are so few boats aimed at this niche market and so many for coastal cruising or charter it’s a shame. Our boat was built for us 7 years ago. At that time only considered Boreal, HR, Amel and Outbound. The next jump to K&M or a one off was well beyond our budget.

Great to have you here for this project. I will look forward to getting the benefit of your experience and wisdom in future parts.

Looking forward to seeing the upcoming articles. Outbounds have been one of my go to boats for “I have X problem I am trying to solve on my boat – how is the design on the outbound solving this” as I am undergoing a major refit.

That said, if money was no object – Boreal & Outbounds are my two favorite boats, just far from my financial reach.

I‘’ve been looking forward to these articles since you mentioned it last fall following your visit to the Annapolis Boat Show. We were fortunate enough to get a tour of one in the Bahamas as well as visiting the Outbound crew in Annapolis. We love our Sabre 402, however if I were to win the lottery today I would order one tomorrow. In the meantime I’ll see what intel we can gather from your articles to apply to our boat.

Thanks Allan Gray

We are in the same situation: love the two boats, don’t have the bucks. Still, like you say, a lot to learn from both.

I would say you have made a very smart call on your “model boat”. That said, I will have a few suggestions for places I would diverge from the Outbound way, depending on usage profile.

Frankly, Outbound may build good boats, but I would stay away from this company. They hired Kyle Jackney, who had represented Hylas Yachts in the US. Kyle took many people’s deposits, including ours, and never sent the deposits on to Hylas Yachts. I personally know of several instances of this conduct by Kyle reported to me by others in my same position. In my opinion, any any company who would hire a dishonest fraudster like Kyle should not be in business. It appears the only reason they hired Kyle was that Outbound then purchased the mold for the Hylas 56 out of bankruptcy which Kyle filed to avoid the results of successful litigation against him. Outbound is now marketing that boat as the Outbound 56. Buyer beware.

Hi Zachary,

Wow, that’s pretty disturbing news. Thanks for coming up, particularly since this kind of thing is very painful to share.

I’m going to pass your comment on to Phil to see if he has anything to add.

I heard back from Phil, but, understandable, he does not want to get into it here.

This is an awkward situation, but obviously it is not for me to in any way get in the middle of this.

That said, I do feel your pain at having lost a deposit, particularly since Phyllis and I lost over $50K on a carbon mast that was not built to specification. Still stings 15 years later.

Just a follow up here. Outbound is now marketed by Collection Yachts, Ft. Lauderdale FL.

Hi Bennett,

Not just marketed. Phil tells me he that Collection yachts now owns Outbound. That said Phil still works for them and is, as I understand it, still the primary Outbound person.

I had the pleasure of touring the Outbound 46 at the Newport boat show last month and both my wife and I were really impressed with it. I really wanted to see it after reading this series of articles earlier this year. What a nice yacht! And thanks, John, for the great review, it was really helpful.

Zachery expressed a concern (above) that “ Outbound may build good boats, but I would stay away from this company. They hired Kyle Jackney… ” Circumstances have changed and he’s is no longer working for Outbound; he’s now behind “Bluewater Yachts.”

I only know this because we met Kyle at the show and toured a “Bluewater 56.”

As it turns out Outbound and Bluewater (Passport as well) are all presently built at the same yard.

The Hylas 56 hull mold became the marketed “Outbound 56” which became the physically-existing “Bluewater 56.”

Reading the comments section here and touring both boats in Newport coalesced in my mind as an encounter with the material embodiment of the “Outbound 56.” Who needs hallucinogens?

The Hylas – Jacheny – Angry Buyers saga is long and complicated (this thread prompted me to read through a couple of court cases online) but, with complexity aside, the Bluewater 56 is a really impressive boat. I just don’t know what to do with that impression!

This got me wondering about the current state of third-party insurance covering the build and delivery process for new yachts?

A teenage sister to the Outbound is the Saga 43. Very similar hull form and rig. A bit less space and less tankage. There were 54 built and the cost is very attractive versus the Outbound. Ours has been a good girl for the 20 yrs since new; preparing now to do a Baja Bash back to So Cal.

Yes, I like the Saga too, and have written about her, albeit briefly: https://www.morganscloud.com/2009/11/01/saga-43-sailboat/

And in the final part of this review; Had “Bob” known at the time just before commencing his infamous refit (or just before purchasing MC) what he knows now, and had both the Boreal and Outbound been available at the time, what would he have chosen?

Interesting question. It would be a toss up and, I think, depend a lot on what I planned to do. If I was going to the high latitudes then the Boreal every time. On the other hand, I prefer a lot of things in the Outbound, more on that in later posts. Bottom line, they are both great boats, but so different that I would never get into even thinking about “which is better” only about which is better for a given task.

Another interesting thought is that back in the day when I did the refit I would not have had the experience to understand the Boreal and so would have bought the Outbound.

And then finally, another question. Was Morgan’s Cloud an even better choice for us than either? Not sure, I would really have to ponder that one.

Might make a fun article some day.

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At the St. Petersburg Boat Show month last month, I had the pleasure of seeing delivery skipper and author John Kretschmers presentation on what he called sailboats for a serious ocean. I have reservations about any ideal boat list, but Kretschmer, who reviews boats for Sail Magazine and whose most recent book Sailing a Serious Ocean is available in our online bookstore , has the ideal background for this sort of work, and a list like this is undeniably helpful for wannabe cruisers who need a place to start their search.

I certainly wouldnt limit my search to boats on such a list, but by paying careful attention to the pros and cons of each, you can find something that suits your own aspirations.

Here are the boats Kretschmer suggests: Contessa 32, Pacific Seacraft 34, Pretorien 35, Cape Dory/Robinhood 36, Valiant/Esprit 37, Prout Snowgoose 37, Alajuela 38, Privelege 39, Freya 39, Passport 40, Caliber 40, Baba 40, Hallberg Rassy 42, Taswell 43, Hylas 44, Norseman 447, Beneteau 456, Outbound 44, Hylas 46, Kaufman 47, Tayana 48, Hylas 49, Amel Maramu 53, and the Sundeer 60/64. For a brief capsule summary of each, be sure to check out his website.

The list is hardly definitive. There are plenty of good boats that arent featured, and some of these would be ill-matched for the wrong sailor-Kretschmer clearly pointed this out during his talk. I like how the list presents a good cross-section of the various shapes and sizes for a boat in this category. For example, Kretschmer includes the Prout Snowgoose and Steve Dashews Sundeer 60, boats that, notwithstanding their successful record at sea, fill an outlying niche.

If I were going to expand the list, one of the heavier-displacement microcruisers like those I blogged about would be a nice addition. Although I would be wary of promoting even the most formidable of this breed as well-suited for a serious ocean, John Neale of Mahina Tiare Expeditions includes one of them, the Dana 24, on his own list of recommend cruising boats . Neales much broader list of boats is accompanied by a very helpful discussion of design elements to consider.

What got me thinking about formidable cruising boats was our series of reports o n sailboat construction , focusing specifically on structural details. Although there are plenty of excellent coastal cruisers on the market, once you start talking about offshore duty, scan’tlings (the dimensions for structural components) take on far more importance.

A few years ago we touched on this subject in our Mailport section, encouraging readers to suggest their own nominees for a list of what we called at the time, tough boats, vessels that were built to take a beating, requiring minimal care and upkeep.

Here are some of the boats that were suggested from our readers: Mariner 36, Cal 34, Morgan 43, Swan 43, Bermuda 40, Island Packet 26, Mariner 47, LeComte Northeast 38, Westsail 32, Dana 24, J/35, and the CSY 44.

Id be interested in hearing of other nominees for this list, or other good resources for sailors looking for a short list of good offshore boats.

For those who are frustrated to find that their own ideal boat isn’t on anybodys list, I wouldnt be too miffed. The best line Ive heard in a while on this topic came from Steve Callahan, the author of the survival classic Adrift , who gave a presentation at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Show . When I asked Steve, who has sailed extensively on both multihulls and monohulls, what type of boat he preferred, he said, quite seriously. Well, at the end of the day, the best cruising boat is the one that you are on.

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Interesting list. I am fond of Hylas of which you chose three models. However, I am suspect of their yard and construction techniques and do not have confidence that they are as strong as they are beautiful. Only one Hallberg-Rassy was selected, which is a far more robust and dry sailing boat than the Hylas. Passports make a good boat as does Cape Dory and several others on your list. Didn’t four sailors die on a Beneteau in 2018? Over all it is a decent list.

https://metro.co.uk/2018/04/25/last-pictures-doomed-yacht-cheeki-rafiki-sank-killing-four-british-sailors-7497805/

I believe this is the accident you’re talking about in which a Beneteau and it’s bolted on keel parted company.

Almost all of the sailing clubs in San Diego rent Beneteaus out. They are a decent coastal sailboat. I have a couple friends who have even made the crossing to Maui in them..not me, not ever. I consider them a living room boat. Having said that, I am certainly no expert so its just my opinion. If I am crossing an ocean I want a capable kindly strong boat with redundancy built into critical systems.

Curious to think what people think about the early 70s Swan 43 as a cruising boat for a couple with occasional guests for a round the world trip? I have an S&S 30 which is too small but I do have some bias towards their designs. Add a watermaker and some power generation and off you go… Any thoughts?

Are Motor Sailors like the Nauticats or Fishers ocean worthy ( if their pilot house windows and sliding doors are lifeboatified ? )

Walt Schulz’s Shannon 43 is a beautiful, sea kindly, comfortable and sturdy bluewater boat. Walt had not only the ICW and Bahamas in mind when he designed and built 52 of them. He designed for ocean cruising. He believes his boats should outlive him and still sailing for generations. We sailed the Chesapeake, Bahamas, Caribbean and Pacific to Australia on a Shannon 43 ketch. She took great care of us and is still turning heads.

Great article! John Kretchmer is one of my fave modern day sailors. While there is only one Crealock design on John’s list, and the Dana is added on John Neale’s list, I was surprised not to see a Crealock/ Pacific Seacraft 37 mentioned. But there are so many great serious off shore boats, it’s hard to narrow it down to 10. Here’s a few to think about. Cape George Cutter 36. Biscay 36, tradewind 35, Rustler 36, Nicholson 31 (never talked about) and 32. Seldom seen on top 10 lists, but great boats. Thanks for the article.

Great comment and interesting to note that the first four of your additions are those currently entered in the 2022 Golden Globe Race – kind of the definition of a blue water boat.

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