I have a Searay 22. I can't imagine two adults overnight aboard anything
smaller. Of course, my previous was a 30' Newport sailboat. If you're
planning to overnight with two or more people on board, go with larger
boat. Of course, there are many areas of concern in buying a used boat.
One very significant factor is the (...wife really wants.) factor!

J K



I understand the Sea Ray is a better qualitty boat. I am trying to
find a starter cuddy for under 20k. i found a 99 19 foot Sea Ray and a
1996 22 foot Regal, both 19k. The regal has a sink and porta potty
(which my wife really wants.) How much difference in qualitity are the
boats thesmselves? I am looking for something to take to Catalina and
to the river.
WIll the 22 foot Regal be better for the ocean trips? I believe there
is only a 1 inch difference in the beam. 8'2" for the Yau and 8'3" for
the Regal.

Thanks for your replies.