440: Experienced crew available for a long passage on a Lagoon 440 or 450. non smoker

[Sundowner Porto]

Hi All
First post here, but an active member on other yachting forums.

My wife has decided that our next yacht is going to be a Lagoon 440 or 450. I love the space, the size will work great for the two of us, but before we actually part with any serious money I would like to do a decent milage delivery.

We have thought about chartering, but to be honest I know full well that floating around the Med for a weeks island hoping will be amazing.

What I really want to know is how it actually feels on long passages and set up with cruising gear.

Experience wise, I am a Commercially Endorsed Yacht Master (Power) and used to work as professional crew (all be it a while ago) on sailing yachts up to 75ft. And whilst we have been doing more motor boat stuff for the last five years I know one end of yacht from the other, can navigate, stand a watch etc...

We are based in the UK, but I am relaxed about where the delivery starts and ends and would be able to commit enough time to do a TransAtlantic for example.

Hope to hear from someone soon
Fergus