I appreciate the warm welcome everyone!
I am in the market for a new to me vessel. I live on the Puget Sound with a 40 foot slip. I commercial fished off the Washington coast and SE Alaskain the 70's-80's. I have owned and operated vessels 16-60 feet all of my life and currently own a 38" sailboat and 24 foot fishing cuddy cabin. My prior girl was a stunning 48' sport fisher.
I am looking for a 34-40 foot powerboat, 400 total hp or less and $100K or less(for insurance purposes). 1-2 stateroom is fine. Diesel only please. Fishing room in the cockpit for my son and I and a nice heated salon for the admiral. The Admiral insists on heat at anchor.
We love to cruise as well as fish with cruising the primary focus. We cruise the Puget Sound, Inside passage as well as the west coast of Washington, Oregon and BC. I have a 24 foot dedicated fishing boat to use if needed but want the luxury of both.
I prefer a semi displacement hull with 10-15 knot cruise speed. 80% I run at displacement speed but 10-15 Knots is nice when needed. It must have a lower helm and a flybridge is much preferred.
I have no problems with older, well maintained or restored boats, in fact I prefer them. I have gone the wooden route and as much as I love them they deserve a boathouse in the PNW and I don't have one.
I'm focusing on Tollycrafts, Uniflites, Nordlands, Canoe Cove, Little Hoquiams, Grand Banks, Defever's and such. No projects, been there, done that.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance,
Brian