Before Motu Iti, Amelia’s parents had cruised and sailed two other bigger 40 foot sailboats. One cruise was to the Bahamas for a year with a young family, the others summer cruises as a couple and with a young family.
They chose Motu Iti because her smaller size makes her easier to handle and take care of. Here is a video discussing the best aspects of downsizing to a smaller sailboat!! And, see Motu Iti’s blog on the topic here.
VELOCIR 
Can’t believe you found that footage of Victory. She was a good boat for that trip, but we really like the Nicholson 31. Thanks for the post and video.