I... am in love.  A couple months ago, I happened upon an article in Cruising World on the Southerly 42RST.  This dual helm, dual rudder swing keel beauty is spacious, fast and elegant.  At least she looks to be from the pictures and reviews.  Boasting a draught of almost 9' with the keel lowered, and less than 3' keel raised, the Southerly can hold her own in almost any water and allowing her owner the freedom to shallow draft into the most private of areas.  After studying the plans and layouts, the thing that strikes me most are the little things... that extra attention to detail such as making use of the underside of the cockpit table to provide light into the master stateroom.  I also love the raised salon especially when considering the 42RST as a liveabaoard.

You can check her out at http://www.northshore.co.uk/Flash/S42RST.htm

Continents away from my budget doesn't mean a guy can't dream.