Hello all,
I am in the decision making process concerning a small boat for cruising the FL coast and making the short jump to Bermuda. This is primairly day sailing, with night tie-ups. I am down to two choices, either build a pocket ship, or buy a used Santana or Cal 22/24 and refurbish it. I know this isnt a direct apples to apples comparison, and I know the fiberglass boat is going to be a big pain in the arse to re-do, as well as be a significant amount more expensive. I am leaning to the pocketship for a lot of reasons, but my concern is primairly concerning stability in the 6' swells on the coast, and speed. I would like to make about 5 knots, wind permitting, or be able to motor at about that speed. Also a little concerned about the open well forward in a costal boat. (but I love the way it looks...)
So, am I way off here, should I even be considering this boat, or perhaps this would do with a few mods..? I hope someone here will have taken one of these out along a coast and have a good word for me.
Thank you all for your time and assistance.
Craig
Houston, Tx.