Cruising doesn't necessarly mean crossing oceans. that aspect is probably in my past, but there may come a time to down size to a smaller more easily managed craft (trawler?) or just go part time and live ashore the rest.For some this could be the best of both worlds since when things get tiresome onboard one can retreat to a modest home (apt.?) ,keep the admiral happy,make some
money,and enjoy those things that are forbidden to full time cruisers.
I'm still in sailing mode ,but
sold the
steel ocean basher to downsize to a camper cruiser (in my 50s) and had many memorable cruises in places where deep
draft prohibited or access was impossible without a
trailer to get there. All the sailing adventure was still there in spades because a ho hum
passage in your
steel crab crusher will test your seamanship to the max in a more dainty craft.
Btw :I have since moved up again to a larger (contessa 32) so can still
cruise in an more open ocean enviornment but still own the little 900# sharpie on its
trailer and am looking forward to cruising her again in more protected waters when age prevents adventures further afield. Peace.