Considering Passport 470 ketch
 

I''m considering moving from a 1990 Island Packet 38 to a (new) Passport 470 center cockpit ketch. I''d appreciate hearing from anyone familiar with the sailing characteristics of the Passport in particular and/or the center cockpit configuration of a boat in this size (47'' or so) versus an aft cockpit set-up. Boat would be used as part-time live-aboard with some time spend long-distance cruising (circumnavigation possible). Thanks.