House is up for sale. Treva and I will be ordering a new Oceanis 34 or 37 Platinum Edition as soon as the house closes. My question to all my astute members of the forum is which one you feel is better, A 34 with ALL the bells and whistles vs. a 37 with not as many bells and whistles. My conundrum is I figure the 37 will be a better blue water sailor than the 34 but how much better? Live in TX. Eventually plan to reach the Grenadines in maybe 2015 and weather out the hurricane season there. The diff in price of about $20K but with a couple less options like the folding prop and weather/satellite radio. Both will be full length keeled knowing the shallow waters in Keys, TX, Bahamas etc. Keel does extend below the rudder though which helps protect it. Also want the enhanced sailing capabilities from it. We will be living aboard her and looking at maintenance costs etc. as well between the two.
Please don't suggest a used boat. New is set in stone. Both models will no longer be made in a few months so I will be getting my order in as soon as I can. Either will be 2 cabin version. Aft cabin will be modified for storage etc. I know a large part of my decision will be on the net I get from the sale of house and what the interest rate will be on a boat mortgage.
Just want some stories from knowledgeable people concerning the 2 models.
Thanks.
Please don't suggest a used boat. New is set in stone. Both models will no longer be made in a few months so I will be getting my order in as soon as I can. Either will be 2 cabin version. Aft cabin will be modified for storage etc. I know a large part of my decision will be on the net I get from the sale of house and what the interest rate will be on a boat mortgage.
Just want some stories from knowledgeable people concerning the 2 models.
Thanks.