GravyStain
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I agree with you 100%
However, I believe that GravyStain is looking for a boat for the Med.
He may choose to keep it in a marina whilst friends are visiting but I suspect that there will be an "itch" to "go cruising".
Back when we were cruising in the UK, I loved the idea of a Squaddie 52.
The extra comfort that you get by making the cabins bigger cannot be underestimated.
In fact, it is that concept that applies very much to our Princess 67.
The P67 is a big boat for only 3 cabins but each cabin has its own en-suite and masses of space - difficult to believe the size of our mid cabin - bigger than most sub 28m boats.
For that, we sacrifice the fourth cabin.
Of course we have the crews cabin if we need extra space but that has only been used about 3 times in 13 years.
So, yes, I do agree with the comments in your post.
But, I do think that 2 cabins might not be enough for summer cruising away from the marina.
I know of people in our marina in Sant Carles who are happy to use local hotels for guests and then just to do day trips out into our lagoon.
Indeed, we have a two cabin Squaddie 52 already located in Sant Carles.
However, in the Med, you might want to cruise further afield.
In Sant Carles' case, it is "popping over" to the Balearics.
In which case, two cabins might not be enough.
You would, essentially be restricting a cruise to just two couples.
In our case, we often use all three of our cabins but, as I say above, very rarely the crews cabin.
So, in my experience, I think that the Squaddie 52's twin cabin layout might be a bit restrictive for Med use.
I can see the attraction of the lower cost but I do think the extra cost of the Squaddie 58 would be well spent.
Nothing worse that having a boat and wishing that you had bought the bigger one.
Food for thought Mike... Although I would happily cruise the Med on the SQ52 it does depend on how many people you take with you I agree.