[Trekka]

I'd go for the Tayana, no question, if cruising the PacNW.

The Catalina and Gemeni may be nicer for living aboard, but I would not trade off the sailing capability and security of the Tayana for whatever they offer tied up in a dock. At some point you will want to go sailing.

The Catalina would be a nice boat in warm, sunny waters. Look at that swim platform stern... not much use up in Puget Sound, IMO. But it's great for San Diego, where it is.

The Tayana is darker down below than I would like, but with some creative, quality lighting some of that can be overcome. But it will never be full of sunlight. The Catalina definitely has that factor in its favor.

But my consideration is shaped by the fact that if I were there, I would would want to go sailing sometime, and the Tayana is a far better boat for that region.