I think I want a 337

[larrysb]

I'm thinking about my next airplane and I think I want a 337. I've been doing a bunch of reading of this site and others in my initial research phase. One of the things I'm researching are known gotchas and quirks for the various models.

I'm not multi or IR rated yet, I'm working on the IFR in my Cherokee. Which brings up the almighty insurance question: What are they going to require? Luckily, I know an instructor with a lot of time in a 337.

Also, I'm having a tough time sorting out the various performance numbers. There is a lot of conflicting information on the net that doesn't seem to add up.

As far as useful load and CG goes, is there a sample W&B I can look at that is fairly representative? For instance, my Cherokee is nose heavy. Two in the front seat may be out of forward CG.

Since I live on the west coast and I'd like to cross mountains sometimes, a turbo or even pressurised model would be appealing.