cruising the world with a motorsailer - smart or stupid?

[Ibetitsthisway]

Hi everybody,

maybe the other thread is too specific. But as I am looking for a sturdy boat for traveling the ice and all other areas too, I want to buy a steel boat.
well... and it occures that quite a high percentage of steel sail boats are motorsailers.
now - what I do like about motoring is the accuracy with which one can plan its travels. in addition thay are heavy, often thick plated and spacy.
thus - is buying a motorsailor smart, or is it stupid, because its sailing capabilities are so very limited, that it is simply enoying every day?

I have never sailed MS for more than a day and I cant judge the "feeling" on prolonged travels.

I know - some say that good sailing (speed and good upwind) capabilities play an important part in offshore safety.

regards
ralph