I am planing to put my 35MKI on a mooring this season. For a safety measure, I am considering a stem "D" ring in the bow as an added security point of connection. I will still use the bow cleat as a primary attaching point. Before doing so, has anyone out there done this and would like to ...

Am looking for my first boat big enough to stay out overnight in.
Can buy locally one of two boats, about same vintage (late 70s?), about the
same shape, with equal equipment, including outboard.
The Venture 22 is 2K; the Catalina 22 is 3.5K.
Which should I buy?

My first boat was a Venture 2-22. I paid $2300 for boat and trailer. I was new to sailing and had a more experienced sailor look her over (still on the trailer) before I bought it to make sure it would float. That's all I wanted. Since this is your second boat, you'll have more experience going into...