RE: Equalization
"The power boat has way more, way more complex systems to deal with."
Nothing you mentioned would not be on a sail boat .
The motor boat complexity comes from the "higher" (their opinion) standard of living.
Sailboats have 60 inch Plasma Tv's, air cond , deep freezers and drawers of gadgets ., along with complex secondary electrical requirements . NEMA 2000 so your sat nav can talk to the 3D depth sounder is great , for only those who like visiting dealers.
The LESS you have to fix ,maintain, repair , jury rig , replace , the more time there is to enjoy the cruise!
This is perhaps a minimalist view , but in places like the Bahamas a foot painted 12ft pole is far better to find an overnight spot than forward scanning sonar.
Boats need not be holes in the water , if the owner decides NOT.
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