Hi everyone. I currently own a 1978 Cessna 182Q based at Gnoss Field, Novato CA (KDVO). I am in the process of selling the 182 as I have received permission to purchase a faster airplane! Among others I am considering an A36, but am looking into other Bonanza models. I have 2 growing boys that need to fit in the plane, and the family is use to bringing anything that would fit in my 182, so keeping a similar gross wight is an issue. During one vacation we had to get a bigger rental car because the one I originally rented could not fit all the stuff that fit in the 182! Am particularly interested in meeting Bonanza Pilots in the San Francisco Bay Aera, and potentially finding an local aircraft that needs a partner.

Fritz, first off, welcome to Beech Talk!!!!
Now for the new to you Bonanza, an A36 looks to be your best bet if you need to carry 3-4 addults and baggage. But, you have to be carefull as the newer they got, the less usefull load they have due to higher empty weights. There are several STC's out there that allow for higher gross weights with things like tip tanks, baffle kits, etc.
As an F33A owner, I will step aside to let the A36 guys help you out, they really know how to spend others hard erned cash.