I'm wondering if anyone might be able to help us make a decision about which type of boat to buy to live aboard. We've been sailors for many years but are making the switch to either a trawler or motor yacht and planning to live aboard in Anacortes. For the first couple of years we'd just be cruising the San Juans and maybe trying the inside passage to Alaska.
After my husband retires we'd like to take it down to the Sea of Cortez and hang out there or keep on cruising. The question is full displacement hull or semi displacement? Best rig for beam seas? Heavy seas? I'm in love with a Silverton 453 (2000) but can't find anything complimentary from anyone about the handling or reliability.
The next one in line to see is a 1993 Tollycraft 44. 1552 total engine hours, Cat 3208 Turbo, 750 power. One issue is that the auto pilot stations are inoperable. Anyone know how much it is to get it fixed? Is it true that CAT engines suck down gas more quickly...sigh...diesel or gas engines...too many decision. My head is exploding!
We've also been looking at Grand Banks and Ocean Alexanders but they are a little (okay a lot) pricey. We'd like to stay at around 175K price wise.
We are not in a hurry to buy, but we trying to check every option. Any feedback would be very appreciated.
After my husband retires we'd like to take it down to the Sea of Cortez and hang out there or keep on cruising. The question is full displacement hull or semi displacement? Best rig for beam seas? Heavy seas? I'm in love with a Silverton 453 (2000) but can't find anything complimentary from anyone about the handling or reliability.
The next one in line to see is a 1993 Tollycraft 44. 1552 total engine hours, Cat 3208 Turbo, 750 power. One issue is that the auto pilot stations are inoperable. Anyone know how much it is to get it fixed? Is it true that CAT engines suck down gas more quickly...sigh...diesel or gas engines...too many decision. My head is exploding!
We've also been looking at Grand Banks and Ocean Alexanders but they are a little (okay a lot) pricey. We'd like to stay at around 175K price wise.
We are not in a hurry to buy, but we trying to check every option. Any feedback would be very appreciated.
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