Jonathan You asked what power boats are people seeing in the more distant locations. We spend six months a year in the Eastern Caribbean and see very few non-local power boats. Power boats we do see fall into four categories. Locally owned or kept in a local marina by a non-local, over 60 feet, recognizable brands sold in North America and boats for which I cannot identify the manufacturer. I am ignoring those over 90 feet of which I know nothing. The boats over 60 feet so far have all been full displacement trawler types, a Hatteras LRC, a custom full displacement 70 footer, and a third modified Hatteras I believe. There have been a couple of boats which look like old 42 Grand Banks Europas (but are not) with European flags but I know nothing about these boats. One local boat I will mention is a 42 Nordic Tug which is in the charter fleet in the Virgins but the owner takes her out for a couple of weeks every year and we have seen her in a couple of Eastern Caribbean islands. The regular cruising boats are basically Nordhavns (the 46 is popular) and the Kadey-Krogens. Again full displacement boats. Ours is a Krogen 42. The key for cruising this location (Eastern Caribbean) is full displacement. Good luck with your decision. As I am sure you have realized the key element in your decision is whether you are going to cross an ocean. If you are planning to spend your time in the Caribbean then the important element is comfort while at anchor. Marty Campanella KK42