no matter what
No matter what, unless you have the money to buy some $350,000 boat, you will find things you don't like about your boat. Even then, you probably would. That's in the nature of sailboats. If the deck provided more room to walk around, and the cockpit were larger, then either your price would be a lot higher (because the boat would be bigger) or the boat would have some major, major flaws in it. So, fix it up as best you can, and enjoy it for what it is.Well, I have taken the boat out twice now.
I really wish that I had larger gunnel walkways. I saw a old C&C, in my local yard, that has huge walkways that are nice.
Also, I really hate the very long tiller. It really gets in the way of the small cockpit.
It is so long that it actually hits the lower part of the companionway opening (the fiberglass). It also has a lot of play. I guess that is what you get with this wierd two part (enclosed) drop rudder.
I think my next boat will have large walkways, big cockpit, and wheel steering.
Can you guys give me some brands to research that has the previous features, 26-30ft, old enough to cost $12k or less, and have a shole draft fixed keel.
Thanks MUCH!!!