Well, we all think of the "next boat" and I'm thinking and would like some comments.
Currently, I'm enjoying my time on the Loop and thinking about what next. If I repeat the Loop, I'll do a number of things different as most do. The boat would be one. While I love my Mainship, there's a few things it doesn't have.
First, I'd want twin engines and the ability to easily cruise at 20kts or better, with some sort of reasonable economy, perhaps 1 mile per gallon.
Don't need the speed most of the time, but want the option. There have been many times on this trip where a bit of speed would make a huge difference.
Also, like a lot of the features of the Mainship.... stairs instead of ladders, flybridge overhang, reasonable cockpit and swim platform, open salon/galley, reasonable draft less than 4 ft......
The 42 Beneteau comes to mind. Others in that 38 to 43 ft range?
While the MJM be great for speed and economy, but it's a bit pricey, and doesn't have a flybridge which I really like for most cruising days.
Thoughts?
Currently, I'm enjoying my time on the Loop and thinking about what next. If I repeat the Loop, I'll do a number of things different as most do. The boat would be one. While I love my Mainship, there's a few things it doesn't have.
First, I'd want twin engines and the ability to easily cruise at 20kts or better, with some sort of reasonable economy, perhaps 1 mile per gallon.
Don't need the speed most of the time, but want the option. There have been many times on this trip where a bit of speed would make a huge difference.
Also, like a lot of the features of the Mainship.... stairs instead of ladders, flybridge overhang, reasonable cockpit and swim platform, open salon/galley, reasonable draft less than 4 ft......
The 42 Beneteau comes to mind. Others in that 38 to 43 ft range?
While the MJM be great for speed and economy, but it's a bit pricey, and doesn't have a flybridge which I really like for most cruising days.
Thoughts?