On 25 Sep, 21:38, jlrogers±³© wrote:

Contessa
Westerly (Konsort)
Endeavour 32 Plan A
Cape Dory
Crealock (Pacific Seacraft)
Island Packet

Which brings me to my question: what boat would you recommend for the live
aboard trial? Something no older that say 1983, between 28 and 35', a
sloop, that could be bought for no more than $60,000.


I looked at an Island Packet last year. Although the boat was not for
me,
it did have some attributes that would suit a liveaboard. The saloon
table
folded up out of the way.

If you are living aboard a ~30 footer, then you are likely to sleep
in the forward cabin. The ability to leave your cabin without
having to squeeze past the saloon table would probably
be a great advantage. In fact, the saloon seemed huge with
the table folded up.


Regards

Donal
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