On Wed, 05 Apr 2006 04:30:34 -0500, James Douglas
wrote:

My question is what would be the minimun length that one would chose to
let's say go from California -- Hawaii and further? One requirement
would be to be able to be handled by two, or maybe 1 and 1/2 as the wife
is still not sold on the idea.........

You could do it on a well built and equipped 40 something. Your
biggest issue under power is fuel range and reliability. Other than
the Willards and Nordhavns, very few production trawlers are built
with sufficient tankage for that trip.

You are going to need some coastal passage making experience also if
you don't already have it.