[drmattito]

Just looked at the boats you suggested. While I could cross the atlantic in one of them, I was thinking of something a little more substantial. I''m not trying to beat a certain time getting across the pond, and I''m not trying to beat myself up doing it. I guess I dont want to be THAT exposed to the elements.

Would anyone suggest a Beneteau, or an Island Packet for crossing the Atlantic? Anything wrong with either of these for the trip? Asking about these two because my father is looking at purchasing one or the other and if I take full possession of it in 10 years or so, I might use it to go across the ocean. On the other hand, if either of these two brands is notorious for problems in heavy blue water sailing, what would you suggest?