[TabbyCat]

I will recommend you to follow our route. Start making a list of what is important to YOU. Things like:

How does it sail?
Where does the helmsperson steer from (is it a good place to be in the middle of the night on a cold, wet, rough passage to Bermuda?)
Will it outperform my current boat (is that important to ME?)?
Do I need (or will I need) separate cabins for each of the boys?
Do I effectively singlehand or is my spouse equally interested in the sailing? (Some multis lend themselves to singlehanding)
What stuff do I want to have (SSB, Microwave, icemaker, washer/dryer, large capacity refrig/freezer)?
etc, etc

In additon, there are things you should be able to easily compare or ask a builder/dealer.

LOA
LWL
Beam
Weight
Sail Area
Fuel/Water Capacities
Engine sizes/placement
Bridge Deck Clearance (can't believe I almost forgot to add this!)

I will tell you that the Maine Cat 41 met OUR specific set of requirements and no other boat we considered was even close. But your requirements should drive your decision. I will also tell you that we started with a broker who listened to us and helped us refine our set of requirements. He wasn't part of our final purchase, but he was willing to take the risk since an educated buyer was better for his long-term business than a quick sale.

YMMV,
Mike