[C320-list] 320 vs. something just a little bigger

[Jon Vez]

After 12 years owning our 320, which we loved the 355 is our perfect retirement boat...

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> On Dec 13, 2020, at 7:27 PM, Paul Ducham <paul at ducham.com> wrote:
> 
>    Seeking opinions from those who downsized to a 320 or anyone who has a
>   320 and finds themselves wishing they had spent the extra dollars for
>   something a little bigger.
> 
>   Iâve always subscribed to the boat philosophy that you should own the
>   smallest one you or your spouse can tolerate. And Iâm mostly convinced
>   that the 320 should be our next/last boat. But I wonder if Iâm going to
>   find myself wishing I had spent the extra money on something with 2-3
>   more feet of LOA for the extra storage, motion comfort, and additional
>   space.
> 
>   For context, Iâm 55 and trying to pick a boat that will suite me for
>   the next twenty years, assuming Iâm not going to get stronger, smarter,
>   or more coordinated with age. I solo sail mostly (even when my wife or
>   friends are along, Iâm pretty much solo sailing) out of Chicago on Lake
>   Michigan. For the next couple of years, the boat will be used mostly
>   for day sailing and weekending with my wife and dog, with a 2-4 week
>   cruise each summer, mostly staying in marinas. But the longer-term plan
>   is to spend more of each summer cruising the great lakes.
> 
>   All thoughts and opinions welcome.
> 
>   Cheers!
> 
>   Paul