Previous or current H40.5 owners

[SVPardonMyFrench]

I am looking for our next sailboat and would like info on the H40.5 1991 to 1997.
Why did you sell it?
Would you buy one again if you could go back?
What about interior storage for months of provision?
2 or 3 rooms?
Do you like the sail plan, big main/small jib?

Our intentional use is Fl to Bahamas and may be down the island chain, but not going out of the Caribbean sea. Island hopping and occasional overnight. We have done that on our previous sailboat (IP35) from 2009 to 2015, 12000 n-miles, so we have some experience. We are now looking for a faster, better light air sailing, scoop aft, less exterior teak....

Thanks

Lots of great comments that I won't repeat

I've owned mine for 7 years. Regular maintenance is key, and now need to change the holding tank.

oh really good point about swinging at anchor. I anchor a lot and it flies left and right.

rather than a lot of words, you can see mine in action racing (and cruising) it's a lot tougher boat than a lot of people give it credit for.

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Good luck!