A while ago I posted a question regarding the best cruising grounds in North America (
http://www.sailnet.com/forums/off-topic/36905-best-north-american-cruising-grounds.html ). It looks like I am most likely going to be heading out to the Seattle, WA area.
Now, I would get to live alone out there for a few months while the woman is over in Ireland (long story). This gives me the wonderful chance to buy a boat before she gets back and live on it for 6-8 months. Something that would never be acceptable if she were around.
So - what would be a good boat to liveaboard in the PNW? Noting that a good portion of the time will be winter.
I would like to spend roughly 100k and have looked at these:
Tayana 37:
http://www.boats.com/listing/boat_de...ityid=17459721
Catalina 400:
http://www.boats.com/listing/boat_de...ityid=15029541
Gemini 105M:
http://www.boats.com/listing/boat_de...ityid=17258591
And yes, for those of you who are looking at the links. I know the Catalina 400 and Gemini 105M are over 100k. That is what happens when I spend to much time looking at boats :P I also looked at a few trawlers but I bring myself to admit I might want one...
The other option is getting an apartment downtown Seattle and probably getting a membership to a sailing club / charter operation with boats I could use to get a feel for Puget Sound and the area before buying a boat. But what fun is that?
Any good ideas on boats, liveaboard marinas (and if it is even possible to get in one) would be more then appreciated.