A Dana 24 has standing headroom, nice bunks and is a TUFF boat. Many
have crossed oceans. But kiss $5000 idea goodby. As
for Macs. I have " sailed one" and watched the pathetic handling
charistics as two local owners tried to dock them . The older Macgregors
is a better deal still with water ballast but tiller feel sucks. The
older 26`s also do sail fairly fast. Just becareful walking on the
decks. Very soft and give a lot. Get a
copy of Soundings and look at boats offered. Gee a Compac 16 has bunks
long enough for you, as long as you are not heavyset. Looking at Compacs
might not be a waste of time. But forget standing head room. I`m 6`2 and
have no problem cooking while sitting. Most time is spent outside
anyway, or LAYING DOWN inside.