09-16-2016, 04:54 AM
I think your question is "What is the reasonably necessary minimum size of a boat for safe navigation of the oceans around Hawaií?" I defer to others more in the know on that question. As to the minimum possible size, people arrived here on outriggers, as I am sure you know. When I took a paddling class though, we definitely noticed the ocean once we left Hilo Bay. The difference was night and day once we left the breakwater. Even on a calm day, you could feel the undulating power.
I often see really teeny tiny fishing boats from my lanai, bobbing on and disappearing between the waves. So small craft are possible. I don't know what is advisable. The channel between Hawai'i Island and Maui is known for its treachery. I'd take an ocean liner between here and Maui or update my estate planning documents before I left. But that's just me.
Hilo is a major seaport and has a wonderful little boat harbor. I only know of the one but there might be others.
Hope your island dreams come true sooner rather than later. This is a great place to live.
I often see really teeny tiny fishing boats from my lanai, bobbing on and disappearing between the waves. So small craft are possible. I don't know what is advisable. The channel between Hawai'i Island and Maui is known for its treachery. I'd take an ocean liner between here and Maui or update my estate planning documents before I left. But that's just me.
Hilo is a major seaport and has a wonderful little boat harbor. I only know of the one but there might be others.
Hope your island dreams come true sooner rather than later. This is a great place to live.