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Thanks for your advice. I will have a look at each of your recommendations. I definitely do not want to buy someone else's problems...yet, am fully prepared to do some of the work needed to upgrade a solid boat. I am somewhat new to sailing (hobie 16 --> hughes 22 --> catalina 250 --> ??) and have done lots of work on all my boats. Moving forward, it seems as though the complexity and costs related to updating / upgrading seems to increase exponentially. I definitely do not want to be one of those sailors who has a shiny new perfect boat that never leaves the harbour - that's why I am trying to get in cheap and then upgrade as necessary. I have very limited blue water experience -am planning to improve my skills and confidence along the coast and progress offshore as opportunity presents (would like to crew for Victoria - Maui). Obviously, the safety of my crew is paramount so we will error on the side of caution. My search continues - I will let you know how it goes...
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