I sold my business here in Northern Tasmania last year and retired early.
Renovated my house and put it on the market this year.
I've got a list of three boats to look at, all 351 Beneteaus. Two are ex
charter.
Plan is to cruise the Caribbean for 18 months then up the East Coast and
across to the Med.

Hi,
Left Brisbane 7 years ago and are currently in Malaysia. Have cruised
a lot of the Indian Ocean. Would suggest very strongly that you look
at other boats in preference to Beneteaus. Hardly any ocean cruisers
have them as they are not the type of craft suited to ocean sailing.
Have only seen one amongst the 100's of cruising boats that we have
come across. I believe there is a Najad in Tassie that would be worth
a look. (Aurora III). I will be returning to Aust later this year by
air then will head for Tassie to see family. Would be glad to help out
if possible. I was in the same position as you 8 years ago.
Regards
Tony