Opinions of Mikelsons and similar boats...

As I followed this thread, I see you are in S California….. you may want to check around and find out about slip availability. We had a 30 foot boat at Dana Point and moved up to a 43 Mikelson. Dana Point has a ten year wait for slips at that length. We had to go North to Cabrillo to find a slip.
If you see a 43 Riviera you might check it out. They have two cabin two head design. Some of them have two bunks side by side in the guest berth rather than bunk beds. Rivieras are made in Australia and well built. Only downside is they are European voltage for coffee makers etc.
Berthing will still be a problem. Mikelsons have V drives so the engines are under the cockpit and not under the floor of the salon. Very easy access to everything on and around the engines, generator. Etc. Less noise. diesel smell, etc.
Detroit’s are pretty old and finding new mechanics that are knowledgeable is getting harder. Cats are pretty common. Good luck in your quest.