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Labatt...the nice thing about a big, comfy boat is that you can adjust your sailing plans. As long as you are all happy living aboard at anchor...you can cross an ocean or puddle jump to the bahamas....depending on how everyone feels once you get out in blue water. There's endless flat water exploring you can do here if the family doesn't take to the sea...but enjoys the boat and the water. If you don't get enough boat to keep you happy...even if they love the ocean...the close quarters will kill the fun before too much time has passed.
Most people don't have your resources...and so must decide between a capable blue water boat OR a comfortable production cruiser. I would urge anyone facing this choice to FIRST get on a boat doing a week long or more blue water trip. If you are still BOTH convinced that blue water is your dream...then get the largest blue water boat you can afford. If not...make the CD choice and get a good production cruiser that you will LOVE living on and enjoy the waters closer to shore.
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