Hi All,
Looking for a boat around 30' and being in WA the choice is much more limiting than enjoyed on the eastern seaboard. I want a cruiser/racer that can perform when sailed well and has some visual appeal to non sailors for social sails etc. There are some yachts I've seen that though structurally sound and no doubt sail well, such as Viking 30's, have been used as weekend racers and upkeep has been neglected resulting in a shabby appearance to put it diplomatically.

There are some Peterson 30's currently advertised here but I haven't been able to find out much about the Peterson 30 in general apart from they were one of the old half tonners of the era all of which seem to be fairly well regarded.

I've also been looking at Spacesailer 27s but they don't come up very often though do seem to sell fast and hold their value better than most. Probably vindicating the loyal following they have here as designed by local designer Swarbrick and Co.

I will be sailing single handed at times so I think a furler is almost a must and was wondering what a self furler and headsail would cost approx if I find a yacht that is worthy of consideration but has hanked on sails etc.

Any comments and wisdom welcome.