I had to shorten my last message down to get it to send.
Thanks so much for the thoughts and observations. I very much appreciate it.
How are you adapting to life after cruising?
I have changed out sailing companions over the past few years, so no need to apologize. Life is a continual change, I'm finding. I agree with you that it's important to be able to single hand, but both these boats appear to be manageable. The boat probably far more so than I, anyway.
All the best,
Dave