I'm wondering if anyone has had any regrets on getting a bigger boat?
I have the approval (in principle!) from my wife to get a bigger boat, on a recent trip it was a bit cramped with 2 adults and 2 kids on a 25foot yacht for a week, we didn't mind being cramped for a week, but you can't take all the toys I'd like to, like kayaks and scuba gear that I'm trying and hoping to get the kids interested in.
Although only 25 foot, I find that size perfect being single handed, boat is cheap to run, systems are light and simple, boat is easy to manoeuvre around in tight quarters etc etc.
Im a little slower than the forty footers but usually end up in the same anchorages, though I have to leave earlier and get there later some times, it's the same view on a cheaper budget.
Initial purchase price of the bigger boat is ok, its the additional maintenance costs that are a worry!,
I suppose I could hire scuba tanks, kayaks, push bikes at destinations, but that's a bit restrictive, maybe hiring isn't as restrictive as I think??
whats others experience or thoughts?
cheers