>>535199get a colin archer type boat with an enclosed pilothouse. there are many modern plastic production types out there. used ones for cheap. check out westsails, and tayanas. westsails offer a 28 and 32 foot version. enough for singlehanded or a cruising couple. the tayana 37 gives you a lot of room to stretch. also check out the archer inspired designs here
http://www.atkinboatplans.com/Sail/index4.htmlsome to take a closer look at are (small)thistle, (medium)vixen, and (large)ingred. depending on size wanted. personally i want a (thick) steel hulled vixen with pilothouse. i like the cutter ketch rig. beefed up ice sheathing. i want to explore the northern passage and see polar bears drinking coke. wont matter how much its rolled upside down by waves. it'll be indestructible.
