Ilenart said..
pretty similar yachts reputation wise. My preference would be the fibreglass yacht as fibreglass is really easy to repair, where for me aluminum is an unknown quantity.
Would also enquire on each yacht's windward capabilities. Its easy to go from Perth to asia, a lot harder to return with constant headwinds. Jimmy Cornell's "World Cruising Routes" stated that this route "...may only be accomplished by a yacht that has excellent windward sailing abilities"
Ilenart
Forget the windward sailing. I have done 3500 miles of the 6000 mile trip back from Langkawi and since early April I have had 4 days sailing plus some feeble motor sailing. Go for the most efficient boat under power cos that is what you will be doing.
Why not buy a boat in Langkawi? They are reasonably priced and some have Australian registration.
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