[MikeinLA]

Hi all. I have been in love with your boats for years. I actually had a purchase contract written up on a new 1986 34 but didn't qualify for the loan. So I have "settled" for Catalinas these many years. Although I do love my Cat 36, I am thinking of moving to a "forever" boat, hopefully my last boat. One that I can sail and work on and add improvements to knowing that I'll never want to trade "up". The beauty and quality of the Pacific Seacraft boats tantalize me to this day and I am looking at all three, the 31, 34 & 37. I am a singlehander and I think the 40 may be a bit too big (57 and not getting any younger). The 37 is, of course, the classic. Everything you want or could ever need in a cruising boat with a storied history of successful voyages. On the other hand is the 31 which, for some odd reason, I feel absolutely drawn to. Open, airy, a non-claustrophobic V-berth and probably perfect for a singlehander. The 34 is right in between the two in my mind. While I go back and forth in terms of sizes and amenities, I was wondering what the differences might be in the sailing & motoring qualities of the 3 boats. So, I'd love to here any comparisons you could offer, especially if you've sailed more than one model, regarding the seakindliness, speed, handling (docking, etc) or whatever you'd like to throw in.

Thanks, Mike