I Have a Dream

My dream is to one day sail very far offshore and continue for a good while before turning for home. I'm a big believer in "going it with what you've got". But I reckon for an open ended voyage/ liveaboard, the Hunter 19 would be too  small. Not enough stowage for food and water, no headroom for whole days at sea or in port awaiting fair weather. I need a boat that l can call "home". Something I can carry 50 to a hundred books, clothes for all seasons, tools and spares and still have space to spread out below. Hell I may even have guests aboard, or the kids may want to visit for a few weeks.
However, as a small business owner, single dad and carer I don't have the money or the freedom to just move out right now. But when things change I need to move before old age or cancer take hold. I've been lucky to come across two good books lately: "Sensible Cruising: the Thoreau Approach" and "Living Aboard Around the World". Both books argue in favour of keeping one's ship to modest proportions. So I'm considering a keeler between 28 and 32 feet. I've  lived aboard and cruised a 25-footer previously and although I succeeded over two lengthy passages and months on board, it was pokey and this time its serious.
There are three designs on the used sailboat market that are attracting me right now. They all have inboard diesels, full keels and are quite roomy and can be Shad for less than $20 000.
Swanson 28:
 Clansman 30
 Walker H28
Clansman 30
Walker H28

More details on these designs will no doubt follow. 

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