david wrote:

"Matt O'Toole" wrote in message
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Have a look at one of my favorites -- the Kelly-Peterson 44:


i would go to sea in one of those for sure - none in australia though
mate and rarely come up


..yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_full_detail.jsp?slim=quick&boat_id=1119587 &
units=Feet&currency=AUD&access=Public&listing_id=1 707&url=

That looks like a pretty typical, at a typical price. I do see decent-looking
ones *a lot* cheaper though -- $65-70k US -- which leaves a lot of change for
travel and outfitting.

If you're OK with a small boat, try a Bristol Channel Cutter:

i have set my minimum length at 38 feet - it is just more comfortable
both solo and with guests

Not a bad idea. The BCC would be fine solo, but definately only for very
friendly guests. Two full staterooms, preferably at opposite ends of the boat,
is of course ideal.

i could do something with this though - young 43


yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_full_detail.jsp?slim=quick&boat_id=1279924 &u
nits=Feet&currency=AUD&access=Public&listing_id=74 463&url=

That looks really nice -- at least as nice as the Peterson.

Did I mention swim platforms? Once you've lived with one, it's hard to imagine
being without. Sure makes messing around with dinghies a lot easier. It's the
one big thing the Peterson lacks, IMO.

Matt O.