Payload for Small Boat Cruising?

[estarzinger]

Thinking about a couple on a 30'er . . . .

I am trying to be specific, rather than the general lbs/person swags. And trying to be realistic enough for someone trying to fit into a 30'er and not end up with 'luxury' loads that just force a 40'er.

So, two columns, first for 'serious coastal' (like going to Newfoundland or up the PNW) and second for 30 day passage/blue water cruising (note the food and water are based on actual's from Beth's careful record keeping).

Coastal Passage
Water 250 325
Diesel 72 72
Gasoline 32 32
Propane 20 20
Chain 74 150
Rode 25 25
Anchors 55 100
Tools 100 100
Spare Parts 50 200
Clothing 100 100
Food 200 300
Extra sails & Rope 50 50
Books and stuff 200 200
dinghy & outboard 200 200
Misc 150 150
Total 1578 2024

​I figure the misc category is four 38lbs cardboard boxes of stuff, which is a decent amount for a 30'er. Also note the other semi-misc category 'books and stuff' category is also pretty large, especially given most of our books are now of ipad and don't weight anything at all!

Comments - especially from those of you actually cruising on small boats?