Montenido
Senior Member
- Joined
- Dec 3, 2014
- Messages
- 381
- Location
- Mexico
- Vessel Name
- Ansedonia
- Vessel Make
- Californian/Carver 52CPMY
Hi folks,
I am a newbie to this forum, and currently own a 44' CC sailboat. My wife has made it pretty clear that she would like to ditch the sails and move over to the "dark side", LOL. I have a few questions for those of you who made the switch from sailboat to MY or trawler.
First, how does the MY ride at anchor? Do most of you employ flopper-stoppers, or something similar? Although sailboats certainly rock at anchor, I also have 12K pounds hanging 6' underwater, which counteracts a lot of the rocking.
Second, how do your boats do in heavy weather, or when the waves are coming from the beam?
For those of you with single motors, don't you ever worry about losing power while in a scary situation like a lee shore, etc.?
I am considering something in the 38-45' range, and I am looking for comfort and quality of build. I plan to use it much the same as I use my sailboat, which is coastal cruising in the Sea of Cortez and SoCal area.
Any and all advice and input is welcomed. Thanks in advance.
Cheers, Bill
I am a newbie to this forum, and currently own a 44' CC sailboat. My wife has made it pretty clear that she would like to ditch the sails and move over to the "dark side", LOL. I have a few questions for those of you who made the switch from sailboat to MY or trawler.
First, how does the MY ride at anchor? Do most of you employ flopper-stoppers, or something similar? Although sailboats certainly rock at anchor, I also have 12K pounds hanging 6' underwater, which counteracts a lot of the rocking.
Second, how do your boats do in heavy weather, or when the waves are coming from the beam?
For those of you with single motors, don't you ever worry about losing power while in a scary situation like a lee shore, etc.?
I am considering something in the 38-45' range, and I am looking for comfort and quality of build. I plan to use it much the same as I use my sailboat, which is coastal cruising in the Sea of Cortez and SoCal area.
Any and all advice and input is welcomed. Thanks in advance.
Cheers, Bill