Originally Posted by
BobJ
I re-read your criteria - do I have this right?
1) 20'-25'
2) Ramp-launchable, stored mast-up
3) Because of (2), lifting or swing keel
4) Single-handed ocean racing and cruising
5) Sit-in vs. sit-on cockpit
Depending on where you sail (how much wind), "ocean" may not fit here and you're probably looking at one boat to mess around with locally and a different boat someday for the ocean racing - this is not a bad approach at all.
Unless it's a centerboarder, I don't think you can have cockpit seats and a planing boat in this size - the extra structure weighs too much. I can't think of one. The closest fit is probably an Ultimate 24. It's a fine boat but I'd not take one to Hawaii, especially solo. Plus there are very few around.
If you can find a yard with a hoist your options widen significantly.