[Advocate777]

Hi everyone -- there is probably a thread somewhere on this, but I couldnt find it. Here is my question:
Of the three (3) used (1980's era) Pacific Seacraft cruising sailboats, the:
PS Orion 27 -
PS Mariah 31 -
PS 34 -

1.) Any comments -- boat would be for two (2) for Florida to Bahamas, Caribbean- extended liveaboard 9 mos - 1 year or longer

2.) I would like to go see any that may be on the Chesapeake in May. Know of any?

3.) The Orion 27 and the Mariah 31 used are reasonably priced. The 34 is a bit on the high end...I saw one for close to 100K. Is there a big difference between the Mariah 31 and the 34?

Thanks for your input---the delay in me getting an affordable boat to head south and liveaboard with my wife is only helping narrow down what I really want and what I can actually afford. Thanks again for any comments on the above three (3) models!

 

[Advocate777]

There's a very active Pacific Seacraft owner's forum here on SN:

Pacific Seacraft - SailNet Community

To answer your liveaboard question, my wife and I are are nearing the end of a colossal refit of our 1984 PS34, our house is for sale, and we're moving back aboard. The 34 is designed for a couple to cruise. We've been quite comfortable aboard Jo Beth.

As far as the difference between the Mariah 31 and the PS 34 (the earlier boats are also known as the 'Crealock 34') it's quite significant. The Mariah is reminiscent of the Westsail 32, (also a Crealock design) and there fewer of them around. They're tiller steered, with an outboard hung rudder. The 34 can be found in either tiller or wheel steering configurations - we have a tiller. The Mariah and PS 34 interiors are quite different as well. They're solid, well built boats, and to my eye, quite lovely. Then again, so is our 34!

C'mon over to the owner's forum. You'll find a wealth of info there.

Thanks so much! I'm gonna check it out--