On 2 Feb 2006 07:22:57 -0800, "BeeRich" wrote:



And lastly, I see the quality/environment of larger boats to be much
more appealing. Plywood interiors with cans of tuna rolling around
doesn't appeal to me. Makes it more like a job, or something I feel I
have to accomplish. I have worked hard enough so far, and I'd like
some relaxing fun in my life, not a perilous wet chore.

Well, if you want fast and efficient, you should be prepared to spend
around half-a-million. The Tartan 4100, the Saga 43 and 48 and the
J-160 come to mind as nicely appointed, but speed-oriented sailing
machines that one could conceivably handle solo.

I like the Shearwater 45, but it's tipped a tad toward comfort over
speed. Lovely boats, though.

Don't rule out aluminum boats, particularly the French ones.

R.

Hopefully modern boats can afford me some kind of reasonable speed with
comfort. I see myself bobbing around the Caribbean a lot, going
nowhere. But if I want to go check out the Pacific via Panama, I don't
want to be too slow.

A fine balance between moving and living.