On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:56:20 GMT, "Calif Bill"
wrote:

So for a major cruise where
water got sloppy, might beat you up. But the 28 is a trailerable boat.

Good point on trailerability, probably the best way to do extended
cruising on a smaller boat. The Rosborough RF246 is also very popular
for that sort of thing and should be easier to trailer:

http://www.rosboroughboats.com/rf246/sedan/246Sedan.htm

You can get it with a Volvo diesel which should give you decent fuel
range. Cruising Newfoundland, you are definitely going to want a good
diesel cabin heater. Even in northern Maine it can get very brisk at
night by late summer.