Such as it is.
What I want…
- A boat that’s seaworthy
- Shoal draft (1 meter or less) That will dry more or less upright
- Affordable to build or buy
- Affordable to cruise and maintain on a tight budget
- Simple user servicable redundant systems
- Outboard motor
- Integrated wind vane self-steering
- A comfortable double bed at least 7′ long
- One good sea berth
- Sufficient accessible stowage for needful tools/materials & parts
- A comfortable place for two to read/lounge/play music
- Small but efficient galley
- A head I can shower in without making a mess
- Dedicated accessible stowage for a reasonable quiver of guitars
- Sensible stowage for two real bikes
- Stowage for six months of provisions
- Space on deck for a good rowing dinghy
and, yeah…
- Standing headroom (6’6″) would be nice where needful
Next we’ll look at that list a little closer to see what’s missing or doesn’t pass the need test…