Boats with a nautical look and feel.

New to the boating world, semi retired and thinking that my ship might come in after all. Really astonished by what is possible in a boat these days and have thoroughly enjoyed the reviews and comments on the forum. I'm sure I've only scratched the surface.

What I've been looking for are boats that embrace the idea of "ship" and are more nautical in their approach as opposed to boats who's interiors look more land based if that makes sense. It seems sailing vessels are more "ship like" but I prefer the motor boat or yacht genre. Here are a few adjectives that come to mind; built in, rounded, modern, clean, wood & brass, etc. I know you can do custom but that's a real stretch at the moment. Thanks for any input.

Your Thoughts....

Shadow Boats !!! I guess that is nautical, but not what I was thinking I'm reeling at the thought of a boat's boat..... this has certainly added to my nautical education.

Thanks

I guess I should say that I'm not quite ready to do this just yet; still have a few kids to launch. I do like the looks of the interiors of the Nordhavn and I like the go anywhere approach. I suppose like most people I look at stuff that is way beyond my reach; such as the exterior style of boats like Elandess, Ancora, My Trust, and the Moonen Line. Interior wise I like Bannenberg and Artline. All out of my price range but gives some idea of style. This is all complicated by the fact that I spent 30 years in land based Architecture. I'm open to new ideas though since there is so much more to a boat than it's style. Lots to learn still, every thing from hot water systems to bow thrusters. So I'm reading, listening to the informed voices and trying to document what I learn. As for a classic restored boat, I would keep that on the table as an option.

Nordhavn has certainly gained a fan, but there are miles to go before I can step off the dock. That said, I appreciate your comments on all things nautical and what it means to go to sea.