What is the easiest and safest sailboat type and size for cruising and ocean crossing for a crew of two? [closed]

I am researching the type and size of sailboat that would allow me and my wife to, one day, cruise and cross the ocean. I saw many different boat and sail types.

What would be the sailboat keel type and mast configuration (schooner, sloop, ketch, etc) that would provide the safest and easiest operation?

For size, is a 40 footer a minimum?

I am looking for answers from people who had crossed an ocean passage with a sailboat to provide a summary of tips like:

Years of sailboat experience before they attempt this
The boat, size, type and anything that made the trip safer and easier for them
Optional - What was the passage route? time of year to travel.

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How big of a sailboat can two people handle?

Most of the 30-50' sail boats are designed to be sailed by a couple. Likewise, powerboats of all types up to about 50' are typically designed for couples to handle on their own. Twin engines, bow thrusters and joy stick controls have made docking a pretty routine exercise.

How big of a sailboat do you need to cross the ocean?

Whether you are in a motorboat or a sailboat, you need a boat of at least 30 or 40 feet to cross the Atlantic Ocean. You need a boat this big because it has to be seaworthy, have enough room to store everything you need without being weighed down, and for your comfort.

What is the safest sailing boat?

What are the safest sailboats available?

Wayfarer. The wayfarer is a large two-man sailboat. Someone can sail it solo if they wish, but that might take a little more practice. ...

Flying fifteen. The flying fifteen is a sturdy two-man keelboat. ...

Sprint 15 Catamaran. Catamarans are great boats for beginners.

What is the most stable sailboat?

Most Stable Hull Design in Different SituationsVessel typeWhere and whenMost stableSailboatsEverywhere, all conditionsMultihullsSailboatsEverywhere, very large wavesDeep Keel MonohullPowerboatsLarge bodies of water, wavesDeep-VPowerboatsSmall bodies of water, no wavesFlat Bottomed

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