"drkato" wrote in message
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Well, I think there are a good number of subjective requirements in
your post, so my answer is probably equally subjective. First thing I
would say is that I can't think of any boat that would meet your
requirements and be beachable. With that in mind, 6 people is a good
number of people on a boat, so I would say you are looking a 38 feet
minimum. With boats, they require a lot of money, but the better boat
you buy, the less money (usually) you will have to put into it. For
that reason, I would look at the bigger names like Bertram, Cabo,
Hatteras, Riviera, Viking and so forth. Of course, what do you like to
do? Fish, cruise, both? These are all factors in buying a boat. Also,
you can get a great boat used, but do your research completely to know
what you options are and what you want, then don't settle for anything
less. It is very much like buying a house. Hope to see you out at
Catalina sometime!

David Sumich
33 Megabites
1986 Bertram 33' SF


Mother, Father, Son and Daughter (both entering teen years), and, of course,
a friend for each kid.
If sleeping below is ok for 4 but 6 creates the problem, then an option
comes to mind: 2 of the 4 kids can sleep on deck.
Beachable not necessary, if not practical; I'm sure I'll be thrilled with
how close to shore I can get compared to my 7 foot draft sailboat. This
means I'll need an inflatable with outboard.
I'm sure someone will bring a fishing pole along now and then, but the boat
is for cruising to Catalina Island for weekending, towing kids around on
towables (is this considered chumming?), and accessing snorkeling areas at
Catalina.
38 is way out of my price range! I was hoping to hear that I could do this
with less than 32.
Even then I realize that I'm going to have to look for used boats!