blue water vessel

Getting ready to push off after 40 years on land. Have extensive coastal (brown water) experience looking to go blue. Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated. One specific question: How suitable are the Beneteau Oceanis class (40 to 50 ft) for a Trans At or Pac? thnx

Hello, has anyone seen the Mason 43 for sale in Long Beach, CA? If do or not I would appreciate any feedback on masons in General. This one looks pretty clean in the pictures and the price was just dropped. I'm looking for a good blue water boat but can't pay the price of a newer boat. Any...