At the very least you would have more time.

I'm stickin with that! I could be full of shit but then there's no reason to get a Hinckley or HR as all you get is more ego. Might as well get a Hunter and save your money.

I'm not saying that Hunters are a piece of crap.. I just think they're not made for much more than club races and local coast cruising. If you plan on venturing you need to make a good choice in your vessel and that would be a different brand than the one in the NTE race.