2000 Wauquiez 43’ deck salon

[Papasail]

I think I’ve found a vessel that has just about everything I’ve been hoping for:

!!! If you have any experiences to share about this particular sailboat (or maker), I’m very interested in hearing about the good, the bad, & the ugly!!!!

Not ancient (1970/80/90’s), but still a true bluewater vessel; cutter-sloop, self tacking jib/ electric furler, boom furling (yay, or nay?); a releasing drop-down transom for water access; saloon is ((bright & airy!!)) with great protection and 270* wrap-around visual; queen berth stern, v-berth double, x2 additional ancillary berths; well laid out kitchen, good shower set ups.

Naggling head-scratchers….

A. teak decks…. water leak nightmare?
B. saloon-sailor…. terrible performance?
C. cabin/ saloon floor is (not) on a single plane, but broken up with a lot of step-ups, and step-downs. Just fine? Or a sea-going hazard for a 60 year old?

*I think I’m in love…. convince me otherwise (?)
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[Tetepare]

Answer your own questions. You seem sharp enough.