On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:29:31 -0600, cavelamb himself
wrote:

I noticed he recommended 2 HP per 1000 pounds.

That's about right for a sailboat in my experience, more for a trawler
of course.

Alos take a look at a Paceship 26 (PY 26) They are solidly built
roomy, sail well and available in your price range. Check out www.paceship.org
which lists a few owners on the west coast.

I have owned my current Py26 for about 10 years now and am entirely
happy with it. We cruise Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence river.

Cheers

Matt