I have recently started enjoying sailing and was considering a 35/36
ft sailing yacht.

However, my wife wants a more practical vessel that can be used to
'hop' around the island and go over to the mainland, quickly. Withouth
having to bother with rigging, etc.

Most of the sailing boats I have looked at (e.g Jeanneau Sun Odyssey
37) have engines of about 75HP. Is it possible to get a sailing boat
with an engine of up to 800 HP. She is also worried about piracy (we
live in Africa) and wants something that can get up to 35 Knots.

My question is it possible to get a sailing boat with a much bigger
engine (i.e. up to 800 HP).

Thanks

Oke Fami