I've been power boating 16 years with a houseboat and ski boat on the Sacramento Delta where we can boat year round. Have been planning on retiring in 7 years about a trawler to do some coastal cruising on the west coast then over to the east coast, before heading down to the islands. I've spend some time sailing cats and loved the space, stability and economics on fuel. Started reading about power cats 5 years ago on the internet looking at all the New Zealand boats. I have only seen one power cat out west so far, although I understand Lagoon now have a sailing center in San Diego, but for the last four years I have made the trip back to Annapolis to see the boats at the boat show. Love the layout in the new Endeavour 40 ft with the pilothouse, fly bridge and walk around master cabin, just not sure it is seaworthy enough to take across the Gulf of Mexico or down to the Virgin Islands. Plan to buy within the next five years, move about for two before heading out fulltime. I'm also following the Lagoon 42 electric drive sailing cat with great interest. Lot's of options and time to plan. Looking forward to learning and contributing to this group, Mark D. Miller --------------------------- Welcome aboard Power Catamaran List, Mark! If you pick your weather, are adequately prepared, and are properly equipped, and, again, if you pick your weather, all modern-day power catamarans would be capable of the cruising you are planning. Some may just be a bit more comfortable than others. The discussions here will help you reach the decision that is right for you. --Georgs -- Georgs Kolesnikovs Power Catamaran World launches in January 2007 http://www.powercatamaranworld.com