Without rehashing what's already been said, I'd like to throw in an
additional recommendation for the Fantasia 35.

I *really* liked its design, in the 50+ HN (the earlier ones had hull design
issues) series, but I was just a bit too tall. There's a variety of them
available if you look hard enough, and there's a web (fantasia35.com) site
devoted to it, with nearly every one made located along with an active
forum, so you can figure there's a fair amount of knowledge about the type.
I've seen one of the ones currently shown for sale...

Generally they'll do what you want, inexpensively, if not the same age you
want...

L8R

Skip and Lydia

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Morgan 461 #2
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"And then again, when you sit at the helm of your little ship on a
clear night, and gaze at the countless stars overhead, and realize
that you are quite alone on a great, wide sea, it is apt to occur to
you that in the general scheme of things you are merely an
insignificant speck on the surface of the ocean; and are not nearly
so important or as self-sufficient as you thought you were. Which is
an exceedingly wholesome thought, and one that may effect a
permanent change in your deportment that will be greatly appreciated
by your friends." - James S. Pitkin
"Norm" wrote in message
...
I want to thank everyone for their responses. It's been a very
informative. I thought it would be a good idea to start a new thread
and in this one maybe get a list of some boats that might work for us.
We're heading down to Seattle again in a couple weeks and would love
to have another group of boats lined up to look at.

My wife and I use to have a Fuji 36 Ketch and are somewhat familiar
with heavy displacements boats. She was great for accomdations, ride,
and looks, but didn't sail all that great except in the trades.

It appears to me that some of the newer medium to light displacment
boats are just as strong and maybe stronger than many of the older
heavy displacement boats. I guess that's a big plus to the newer
technology and methods of construction being used in the last few
years.

I have to admit, I believe it would be a lot more fun having a Medium
displacement boat then a heavy one - as long as

1) It is built well and would be safe to take across the Pacific.
I realize safe is a relative term and each person has their own idea
of what they consider safe. I don't believe I want to running around
in a Catalina though.

2) The boat should have a fairly good ride and motion to it

3) Needs to be capable of hauling enough stores for long passages

4) should have nice long term living accomodations for 2 people and
occasional visitors

5) I would think the draft should be 6' or less to take advantage
of some of the places in the Carib and the ICW once on the East Coast.
I need recommondations on this.

6) I don't think I want to go over 40'. At this point I believe my
preference is between 36 - 40', but am open to suggestions here

7) I'd like to keep the cost between $80K - $100K. My wife and I
may be living aboard for 2 years or so till we retire and can be
adding a few items during this time.

8) I'd like something in built in the mid to late 80s or early 90s
if possible

9) A real plus would be to find one that hasn't been run too hard
and was pretty much cruise equipped. This relies on luck more than
anything else


Now - Based on the above, what boats fall in this category? Can we
start developing a list of boats that meet this critera?