If you want a fast cruiser that is a true blue water cruiser, and you want the
most for your money, check out the Peterson 44 cutter. It's a great looking
center cockpit, moderate displacement with the perfect cruising underbody, IMO.

Figure on putting about $130-150k into the boat, including purchase price and
repairs/upgrades.

These boats are now 20-25 years old, and typical repairs are replacing
fuel/water tanks, removal of leaky teak decks, and sails.

If you buy and upgrade wisely, you will end up with first class world cruiser.

There is plenty of info on the net, including a great owner's website.