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"JohnM" wrote:

I'm looking for a suitable boat for single handed cruising the Bahamas for a
year then up the East coast and eventually across to the Mediteranian. I
realize many sailors single hand with guests or spouses aboard but I will
have more than myself aboard only on rare occasions, and perhaps in port. I
was thinking of Beneteau 35 or similar. Would this be enough boat to be safe
and comfortable.Thanks in advance for the help.

Some good points in the thread. One consideration I would have is that
most Beneteaus draw 6', which is a little deep for the Bahamas and
Chesapeake, even parts of the ICW. There an amazing number of fantastic
anchorages that have 5' entrances, and it's certainly nice to be able to
tuck closer to land to get away from the crowds. With our 4'2" draft and
a willingness to plant the keel in the mud at low tide, we get a lot of
privacy, even in the most crowded harbors.

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