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Ok, I'm seriously thinking of jumping into the joy/#$%$# of boat ownership again.
As it's only me and the Mutts this time, overall size/accommodations/style is very flexible..
That being said based on 40+ years of boatmanship I do have a few base requirements and look forward to the feedback of experienced Boatered Members. Also, after my 4+ decades of boat ownership I fully understand the most recreational boats are a trade off to ones needs
• I do require the torque of a diesel-powered boat as well as putting rough sea-keeping abilities ahead of overall creature comforts/space.
• It would be nice to have a cruise speed of 20+ knots, EDIT- i can live with cruise speed in the high teen's
For example one of my past boats was a Formula 41PC with Cummins 450's. It did not have any additional вЂspace' over the Gas powered 37' Searay dancer it replaced. For it's вЂMarket' size of a 41' express it was small as far as accommodations etc.
BUT it was built like a tank and it was reassuring that it had the strength and power to deal with really rough weather/seas. I'm not talking about crossing the Atlantic, but some of us know how snotty it can get just some miles off shore!
• The boats layout must support it to be single-handed.
Although I'm on the lookout for a couple 20 years olds, hey even a couple of 30/40 year olds as mates, Most likely I'll be running the boat solo, the Mutts aren't much help. That being said I have a 20+ year history of running 40' to 50' boats totally single-handed as long as the boat's layout supports this, it's a requirement.
i.e.- I have always been in deep love with the Trojan 440 express, based on what I'm hearing from Boatered members it's good in the rough and has incredible space/features, but im not sure how well it fairs in the single-handed area?
Been looking at Carver 450 voyagers, with it's side door it looks like it can easily be single-handed, but it may not have the rough sea handling I'm looking for?
Two very different boats both have strong features that fit one of my requirements but may fall short with another?
Budget is based on not getting a new boat. Matter of fact I don't care how old it is if it fits my needs. That being said I'm in a position to fund a good fit.
I recently have learned that you can't take it with you and I'm going to spend it now!
Express, Down East, Pilothouse whatever– at this point doesn't matter, just looking for suggestions'
Thx
A
As it's only me and the Mutts this time, overall size/accommodations/style is very flexible..
That being said based on 40+ years of boatmanship I do have a few base requirements and look forward to the feedback of experienced Boatered Members. Also, after my 4+ decades of boat ownership I fully understand the most recreational boats are a trade off to ones needs
• I do require the torque of a diesel-powered boat as well as putting rough sea-keeping abilities ahead of overall creature comforts/space.
• It would be nice to have a cruise speed of 20+ knots, EDIT- i can live with cruise speed in the high teen's
For example one of my past boats was a Formula 41PC with Cummins 450's. It did not have any additional вЂspace' over the Gas powered 37' Searay dancer it replaced. For it's вЂMarket' size of a 41' express it was small as far as accommodations etc.
BUT it was built like a tank and it was reassuring that it had the strength and power to deal with really rough weather/seas. I'm not talking about crossing the Atlantic, but some of us know how snotty it can get just some miles off shore!
• The boats layout must support it to be single-handed.
Although I'm on the lookout for a couple 20 years olds, hey even a couple of 30/40 year olds as mates, Most likely I'll be running the boat solo, the Mutts aren't much help. That being said I have a 20+ year history of running 40' to 50' boats totally single-handed as long as the boat's layout supports this, it's a requirement.
i.e.- I have always been in deep love with the Trojan 440 express, based on what I'm hearing from Boatered members it's good in the rough and has incredible space/features, but im not sure how well it fairs in the single-handed area?
Been looking at Carver 450 voyagers, with it's side door it looks like it can easily be single-handed, but it may not have the rough sea handling I'm looking for?
Two very different boats both have strong features that fit one of my requirements but may fall short with another?
Budget is based on not getting a new boat. Matter of fact I don't care how old it is if it fits my needs. That being said I'm in a position to fund a good fit.
I recently have learned that you can't take it with you and I'm going to spend it now!
Express, Down East, Pilothouse whatever– at this point doesn't matter, just looking for suggestions'
Thx
A