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I bought a Catalina 30 with a Yanmar YSM12 as my first cruiser....love the boat. Easy to sail, lots of room, forgiving and yes its under powered with a YSM12 but it was rebuilt and reliable. The YSM does get her up to hull speed - just some minor issues when we have a headwind or current against us but I could live with that.
Go for it - not much of a difference from what you are sailing now but you will have tons more room! Also - the inboard diesel is great as she is quiet and charges up all my batteries with little effort so you could get more electronics.
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