Not as powerless as the as the bosses think, windvane politics, and in the "Boy howdy that's an impressively stupid idea" department...
So, here's the Cape Charles 32 by Dudley Dix.
The first thing you need to know is I'm a sucker for gaff rigged boats.
The second is that it's a pretty cool design.
Of course, if romantically challenged and gaff is not your rig of choice there's nothing to be embarrassed about as Dix has a Marconi rig available.
Either rig works with a seaworthy, livable, and comfortable interior layout.
Certainly worth a look
Listening to some Roger McGuinn coverage
So it goes...