Wifey B: Wish it was faster....always wish for faster...:lol:
Love our boats as they are, but.....
We're going to want to do the loop again in two or three years and early thinking about another loop boat. Last time did it in a Sunseeker Manhattan 65. Loved it, but.......based on some other factors not in a race to head back to Sunseeker, even though may have to. Sunseeker Manhattan 66 is a possible.
Want, 65-70' LOA, flybridge, air draft reducible to 19'. Water draft limit of 5'. Seating in bow. Three cabins plus another sleeping area whether crew cabin or pull out or something for possible seventh person, but six minimum. Cruise speed must exceed 20 knots and ideal is WOT of 30+ and cruise in upper 20's. Upper and lower helm.
Last time those that came closest without making the final cut were some of the Grand Banks (company was in turmoil), Hatteras 60 (no lower helm, noise), Sea Ray L 65 Fly (quality issues, now discontinued), Coastal Craft (model now discontinued), Fleming (two slow), Fountaine Pajot (two slow, cramped, wide). Almost went for a custom build. The perpetual story of a search for a perfect boat.
Isn't that what this thread is all about for all of us, always something to make our near perfect boat, perfect.
A Loop boat has always been the most difficult for us to find as we looked several years last time.
Always thinking years ahead. I'm sure when I'm 100 years old, will be thinking of next boat or perhaps hospital on board. :lol:
Maybe a spray system to disinfect upon push of button and protect against Covid 19?
It's always fun to dream about boats, any boats, all boats, and what we'd change. What silly whining we do sometimes. I'd just give anything to be able to get out and cruise. Meanwhile so many others would give anything for family members back, for jobs, for avoiding eviction.
So back to work, yes I do work occasionally right now while cruising is out. Got some hiring to follow up on as we add people.