Whats the best size of boat to use?
For coastal cruising, the simple answer is whatever boat strikes your fancy and satisfies your budget. People who strain their budget to buy expensive boats don’t tend to use them that much, because they’re busy earning money to keep both their boat and other aspects of their lifestyle afloat. I had a graphic example of this when I visited the ritzy Marina del Rey section of our city (where I work) and the far scummier Long Beach marina. In Marina del Rey, all was empty; in Long Beach, there were people actually using their boats, getting on them, chatting with each other and
