Your Favorite Seaworthy Vessels 40-48' with Comfortable Digs

[Lonestaralaskan]

What are your favorite seaworthy vessels that are between 40' and 48' with comfortable living quarters for a family of 4 - 2 adults, 2 small kiddos, ages 3-5? Price up to $150k.

Single handling is obviously a concern. Hoping to sail the coast from Kemah to Florida, and eventually head south to Bahamas, so draft is also a concern.

Eventually will want to take her across an ocean when we have a lot more experience than we have today.

Looking for some great models to add to my list to research.

So far I have:

Jeanneau 43 DS
Tayana 47 CC
Shannon 43 (may be out of our price range)

Any input is appreciated.