Well, hello again!
It's been longer than I intended since I last wrote.  There's been a bit of a plot twist in the Tempus Fugit Narratives.  Suddenly, there's a very real possibility that we're going to sell her.

For a few years now, I've been planning/dreaming/wishing about the idea of taking our sailing lifestyle to the next level.  Ultimately, full-time cruising would be ideal.  However, being of the non-wealthy type, that's just not in the cards at the moment.  I haven't figured out how one generates enough income to eat (never mind maintain a boat, or afford liquor!!) while cruising the world on a boat.

During that time, much time and effort has gone into answering the question - 'what kind of boat would be a suitable coastal/bluewater cruiser for our family of 6?'  I made a list.


38 foot Hughes Northstar
36 foot S2 11M
Whitby 42
Brewer 42 or 44
morgan 41
Chris Craft Apache
morgan 382
C&C Landfall 38
hunter cherubini 37
S&S Catalina 38

As you can see, the list stopped when I found the S&S designed Catalina 38.  A big boat, but not so big it couldn't be single-handed.  Lots of interior space and appointments, so the family would feel safe and comfy.  Fast enough to be interesting on the race course.  All of these are factors in the ideal boat for us.

Here's what they look like, when done properly.

I've been watching online for one to come available.  There are several on Yachtworld at any given time.  They are out of my price range.

And then....it happened.