What prompted me to ask this question has everything to do with boat selection for me. I think everyone would agree that even if you had a generous budget, there is no need to waste money. We are in the early stages of research, not even really sure at this point what our use will look like. Watching some Nordhavn videos of regular people circumnavigation the world looks great. Others enjoy trailerable trawlers that give them the abilty to transport and drop them in the water wherever they want, that looks great. Ideally I am sure everyone would like great fuel economy with speed, does this exist, probably not, although the Aspen power cat has an intersting hull design and caught my eye. I will keep reading and absorbing all the great knowledge that is here and elsewhere. In time, what will be correct for us will begin to come into focus, at least that is how it has always worked for me, thanks again, G