Sailed the Chesapeake on a 30ft S2 using
charts, lines of sight and a
depth finder back in 80s.. always had
power boat. I'm a gearhead, like tinkering, repairing and like the idea of having a fast
boat..
There are some pretty neat boats one could do some Eastern US cruising on.
41/45 OI great for the
family, but seems a
motor sailor and
fuel consumer.
There are also a few big racers around, 45 Nelson/Marek cruiser
interior, somewhat different
deck, shorter
keel. still have to cross
deck to enter the
boat, isolated
cockpit..
Interior layout like the OI, nice
wood. There's also a couple 46 flush deck
Ericson aft cockpits, nicely done cruiser interior with rear staterooms and double bunks, full
galley,
single head. Big boats.. but not foul
weather friendly as is. Probably fun to sail with a couple hands in nice
weather..
The S2 30 was a pretty snappy boat, very sailable, too small to relax in..
Aft cockpits seem the most livable on deck and transom friendly, but lack aft cabins until pretty modern and expensive.. Save a few
Hunter 40s with the rear state room(s).
There are a couple
Morgan NA40, kind of small inside for three or more adults to relax in. Nice looking boat though.. quarter birth
Couple 45 Starrett/Jenks, quarter birth
Thoughts on 40-45 fast sloops @50K or so.. nothing with a lot of
wood on top..
Thanks