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Old 03-11-2017, 13:10   #1
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Looking for Alternative 38-45' monohulls

I currently have a 1990 Hunter 30 that I sail out of New England on. I love the boat, but am looking for a possible additional boat for use in the Pacific Northwest (Puget Sound area) that I can use as a temporary home while out that way multiple times per year, as well as local destination sailing between the Sound and BC. I like the aspects of the late 90's Hunter Passage 42/420, but would like some alternatives to consider. My criteria with #1 kind of being a must is as follows:

1. Aft Berth with inline Queen Bed / Owners State Room
2. 38' to maybe 45' with a budget of maybe up to $140K
3. I would like a Cutter-Ketch, but would consider a Cutter or Sloop
4. Center Cockpit is up in the air, would consider lower height aft cabin as long as the berth is centered inline.
5. Deck Salon models would also be nice
6. Maybe In-Mast Furling
7. Teak decking a plus

Like I said, I like the aspects of the Hunter Passage 42/420, but just do not know when inline aft cabins came into existence (what year) and what other makes/models have them. Obviously, many have these options now, but at too new a year and much higher pricing. I've never really had many issues with my Hunter 30, love the walk through transom (although will not likely get use in the NW cold waters), but would like to consider a model boat that maybe feels more custom and has the aesthetics to go along with it. For Example, the Tartans, Hans Christians, etc. They have the look of a custom boat without the price tag of say the Swans, Amels, etc.

I know this is a very tall order, but my head is so deep in the Hunters that I need some help in seeing any possible alternatives that I just may not have come across yet.
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Old 03-11-2017, 14:34   #2
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Re: Looking for Alternative 38-45' monohulls

I've been doing some shopping along similar lines, though probably I have a smaller budget. One of my other criteria is shallow(ish) draft for Florida and Bahamas sailing, which you wouldn't necessarily care about in the PNW.
So . . . I can't recall if all of these have exactly what you're seeking, but I'm going to paste in my current shortlist and you can poke around online and see what you think. . . .
I often fantasize about keeping one boat in the PNW for summers on the Inside Passage, and one on the east coast for winters in the Bahamas/Carib . . . .
Good luck!

Pearson 422
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 DS
Moody 419
Irwin 43 Mark III
Morgan Out Island 41
Pearson 39-2 (combine two aft staterooms?)

BTW, thanks for the tip on the Hunter Passage 42. It ticks a lot of boxes.
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Re: Looking for Alternative 38-45' monohulls

Thanks for the suggested list! I look forward to the research.
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