Ok,

Let me make this as plain as I can! In the vernacular of my generations, “different strokes for different folks”.

You need not read any further.

But if just can't help yourself...
Please understand, as I said in past notes;............
“I am well aware that you can cruise ANY boat, indeed Capt. Voss did it in a dugout, The Dashews do it in BIG boats, but that does not make it OK for the masses.”
“I guess I am just a dinosaur, I still believe is self sufficiency when at sea.”
“I expect we will never come to agreement on this, and that is the GREAT part about cruising on our own boats! “
“one of the GREAT things about being the captain of our own boats.”
“Good luck on your adventures.”

I am old enough that I do not feel the need to be “politically correct” on any subject. I say what I feel. I will never recommend to any one that they embark on a deep water cruise of longer than a few days duration with only an autopilot unless they have sufficient crew to steer if the need arises. I also question the suitability any “cruising” boat for a couple that can not use a wind vane.

So..... there is not enough band width (or rum if we were sitting next to each other at the club) for you to change my mind. And I am not trying to change yours.

So, once more, Good luck on your adventures.

Greg