The Carrolls wrote:

Undefined to stimulate discussion. How about a Huchins Compac 16?

I like the their Sun Cat better.

The biggest problems with the ComPac 16 is that it's harder to ramp launch than
it should be, the cabin is absolutely tiny inside, and they are so slow they hit
the same wave three times.

But they are very salty looking little boats, inexpesnive to own, and I know
some people who have done a good bit of serious cruising in them. They don't
have the reserve bouyancy to carry enough stores for passagemaking, but for
coastal cruising they are very capable. Plus they are lots of fun for daysailing
(as long as the other boats dont' cruelly sail circles around you laughing).

I like Tadpole's pick, the Bolger Micro. Unorthodox but very practical &
seaworthy.
http://www.boatdesign.com/micro/

How small does a Pocket Cruiser have to be? If I weren't so humble I'd submit
that our Hunter 19 is one of the best.

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