Required:
-Trailerable without a true truck (means <3500lb loaded on trailer). Prefer single axle trailer / no brakes.
-Simple, minimal built-in systems
-Sleep 4
-Draft less than 2 feet, beachable
-Low maintenance at anchor: minimal or no through-hulls, all bailing or seal-able cavities. Securable.
-Low maintenance finishes
-Maintenance accessible: all pumps, wires/hoses, fuel tank, water tank, whatever are removeable without cutting anything.
-Cockpit seating for two families (8?), can be inside & out
-Range: 150mi? with 10% margin
-Ride: does not pound crossing bay chop
-Seaworthy: capable of near-shore coastal cruising, coming in Jupiter inlet on outgoing tide.
-Developable construction
-Target cost, incl engine and AL trailer: $10-12k
-Easy entry from the water for swimmers
-Speed: max (XX); cruise (YY). biggest question to answer.
Desired:
-“camp” sleeping for more people: room to put a queen sized air-mattress somewhere under roof
-Access to walk/climb to foredeck
-Bimini or convertible hardtop for aft cockpit area
-Pilot area can be open for day or closed for night
-Traditional appearance; distinctive, not boxy
-Fits in standard shipping container