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.