On Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:03:11 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sun, 04 Mar 2007 23:46:00 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

First, let me lay down the only essential requirements for the boat
1. the boat is seaworthy of typical Gulf of Mexico offshore excursions
- non-hurricane but otherwise expected seas.
2. two people can live aboard without tripping over each other.
3. cost is no more than $30k, shipshape.
That's it.
What hull/engine combos offer the best MPG?
Anybody?

I'd recommend an older, used sailboat in the 28 to 30 ft range because
I think it's the only thing that will meet all of your listed
requirements. It would be very fuel efficient and easily handled by
two people after a bit of experience in fair weather. Get an
autopilot, best money you'll ever spend.

I'm leaning a bit that way as I flip-flop. Sailboats are now on my
list to check out when I get to Florida.
Oddly enough, when I looked at the Cap'n Neal link, he got me a bit
interested. No golf carts though, and I'm a little leery of
sailboards too, but who knows.

--Vic