I'm sorry for bringing up over-discussed topic of "which
boat is better?"... but here it goes anyway...
Purpose: Cruiser to stay coastal. NorCal down WC to
Mexico,
Sea of Cortez, eventually
Panama Canal /
Caribbean. 2-person crew in their 20's (only mentioning age to understand
budget a bit better). Plan is to be at
anchor every night or every other night -- so don't need true "bluewater"
boat since
weather planning will be done very carefully and cautiously -- will stay at
anchor if rough
weather.
Budget search (max 45k) and year (Min 1980) on yachtworld is showing a lot of early 80's C-36s and C-38s... and then a 1982
Hunter 37 Cherubini design. I've researched a bit about Cherubini design and it
sounds like the Cherubini is more solid than the average
Hunter.
Question posed -- based on reputation and experience (specific
equipment and condition aside) -- which is the better boat for my purposes? I know a lot of people will try to say "spend more money" or "neither boat is perfect for you"... but given my situation... what is everyone's thoughts? Can't wait to hear!