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Most production boats in the 35' - 45' range are sold into charter fleets - I'd guess somewhere between 50% and 80% of new boats in this category.
If those are the kind of boats you're looking at then it's about maximising the number of berths they can cram in, and probably also having a swim platform at the rear.
If you read something like Kretschmer's Flirting with Mermaids or Yacht Design According To
Perry, it seems like 20 years ago¹ people bought cruising sailboats with the dream of crossing oceans on them.
Realistically, most boats sold today are sold into charter or used mostly at weekends; it's that kind of coastal cruising that modern designs are best suited for.
 
¹ I suspect it's really a case that 40 years ago, and even as late as 20 years ago, people still did this, but those books are on my shelves and spring to mind.
Link to the book
You may also peruse his blog where he talked about his project.
Bob Perry is one of the top designers. Here's a book of his: http://www.amazon.com/Yacht-Design-According-Perry-Shaped/dp/007146557X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374854434&sr=1-1&keywords=robert+perry+boat
Website: http://www.perryboat.com/
He's also active on Sailing Anarchy (this site is not for the thin-skinned -- check out the Cruising Anarchy forum)- http://forums.sailinganarchy.com
http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showuser=2980