40-44' Center Cockpit with Fwd Pullman Berth? (other than Hunter)

[Flyingriki]

Originally Posted by robert sailor

My 2 bits..if your sailing locally with day sails or the odd over nighter the plan is good. If your crossing oceans it's not that great. The galley is weak, you'll need to pump the sink to drain it on one tack and it's not a great galley at sea. You have no good sea bunk in the boat you'll also find the round seating uncomfortable for long term sitting, fine for a meal but no comfortable place to curl up for reading etc. It certainly has your two good berths at anchor but personally the rest of the layout is set up for coastal cruising.

Robert, these are excellent observations. I understand a quarter berth is better for a sea bunk but am not clear on the galley comments, can you elaborate? And what do you recommend for lounging seating?
Thanks!

[Williamp]

Look at sunbeam 44, almost bought one but ended up loosing it to a buyer who bought without survey......