I could use some advice choosing a sailboat

[MJH]

Sally-Go,

Again (#28) commenting on your original post. As you are finding out just looking at specific make/model boat information does not mean they are going to be available in your area or price range. However, the ones you mentioned are in the correct ballpark for your planned use, liveaboard and passage-making...you are on the right track. But remember there are always tradeoffs and you have a long list of desires that will need decisions. That can only be resolved by looking at as many boats as possible to determine what is acceptable to you and what isn't. Don't give up. Keeping looking for that "category" of boat rather than specific makes/model, take photos, make good notes, research each one carefully. Don't depend on a broker to do it for you.

~ ~ _/) ~ ~ MJH

[Rockinar]

I guess Sally-Go looked into boat maintenance costs and decided living in the desert was cheaper.