talk to a broker, dude. they like to sell high end boats, to be sure, but they
see a LOT of boats owners want to sell.

I agree with krj, it does not required days at sea. It is only a 4 to 6 day
sail from Galveston to Cancun, then hopping around like you said. we just
want a boat that is comfortable enough to live on when we are on the boat.
And, the layout of the early to mid 80s Hunter 345 is perfect for us to be
comfortable. I like the queen sized berth under the cockpit. The stern rides
much smoother than the bow. I think the full keel model would be perfect.
All sailboats need to reef down when the wind picks up. It will be our
floating home while we are away from the old land base. What other sailboat
would you recommend for 20 to 25 Gs that is as comfortable?

Why do you think Caribbean cruising "requires days at sea"

Well, you have to get there!
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The stern rides
much smoother than the bow.

What?

I think the full keel model would be perfect.

I think you would have a hard time finding a "full keel" 84 Hunter. Do
you mean deep fin keel?
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"FamilySailor" wrote
And, the layout of the early to mid 80s Hunter 345 is perfect for us to be
comfortable. I like the queen sized berth under the cockpit.

you sound like a woman, or a bobsprit shopping for a boat.



.. What other sailboat
would you recommend for 20 to 25 Gs that is as comfortable?

You can buy a 345 for 20k?

SV

"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message
...
The stern rides
much smoother than the bow.

What?


it's an articulated design.

SV

yea, not the shoal draft feel

you sound like a woman, or a bobsprit shopping for a boat.

I sail with my wife and one of my concerns as her husband is to take care of
her and make her comfortable. She says I don't have to worry about her, but
I do.

And "Scott Vernon" I have been going through all your little comments you
post about people and have come to the conclusion. You are a REAL ASSHOLE! I
feel for those who have to be around you.

Did you read my post? Getting there was from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Overnight sail to Bimini (41 nmi) then day sailing down the Bahamas. If
you are on the east coast, you can get to Ft. Lauderdale by day sailing
down the east coast or the ICW. No "required days at sea" unless you
want to sail from say Newport, RI, to Bermuda, then down I-65 to the
Virgin Islands.
krj

SAIL LOCO wrote:

Why do you think Caribbean cruising "requires days at sea"

Well, you have to get there!
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"No shirt, no skirt, full service"

What?

You can become airborne sailing into the wind, while sleeping in the v-berth
and even the quarter berths, not so in the stern. I used to commercial fish
and I built a 70' longliner (with a stern cabin). The stern is more
comfortable. And, if you are taking shifts at the helm in rough weather,
being able to sleep is a good thing.

You can buy a 345 for 20k?

I have run across several from $22,500 to $25,000 you just have to be ready
to jump on it fast. They don't last long. We are not ready yet. Don't have
that much extra cash set aside for something like a sailboat.