We are getting closer to Nico taking his offshore exams on 5 feb. 2025. Which means, that after that, we need to start our sailing journey. But so far, we don't have a boat. We visited some today, southern France. Some direct-to-owner contact, some through a broker. It was a long day, visiting 4 boats. What did we see ? We visited: - Oceanis 40CC (2000) , this one is recent but not well maintained, so this would need a month or more of refitting. And I'm not sure I am up for the task. It only has 2 (spacious) cabins. While I'm looking for 3. The galley feels small. But other than that (and the fact it needs a lot of polishing, all the electronics are obsolete) it is a nice boat. A central cockpit feels safer, and gives you those spacious rooms and shower. But the set up is strange, with the kitchen in a tight corridor. It's a heavy but therefore steady boat with a shorter draft, 1m 60 or so. Can't remember exactly. Sounds short. - Ba...
