[troyaux]

I have been looking at boats to sail the carribean and across the gulf from the keys to mexico .....would I be happier in the roominess of a coastal cruiser or would it be unsafe to cross the gulf in a 30 year old coastal cruiser such as an O Day, Hunter, Irwin, ect... Before you reply....i cannot afford a Sabre, Tartan, Pearson from the ads i have seen, Please help me get a good perspective on this??