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Old 08-21-2006
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Morgan 382 is another boat to look at, though it is not as strong as the Tayana, but in your price range. Valiant really makes a great boat too. If those were your only three choices, I would pick V-40, T37, then M382. However, there are many others to look at.

Ditto to everything Cam said.

Depending on how much you update electronics and other gear, you better be prepared for a really big number. Is it realistic to think you can find a boat for 90 or under that is ready to sail away around the world? My guess is no, but people like Jeff-H and others might chime in with suggestions.

I also hope you have a nice fix-it budget. Stuff breaks on sailboats, and the amount of breakage seems proportional to how hard it is used (does this figure into the 'Duh' factor?)

I am not trying to talk you out of watching the sun set across the Red Sea, but there are some awesome places around this continent to view. A person could spend a lifetime and not see them all. Just thoughts.

Best of luck.
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