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Old 03-23-2013, 09:44 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by Woodsong View Post
One thing is for sure, you won't see me ever crossing the ocean in a 37 hatteras unless my life absolutely depended on it 110%. I'd sooner cross in a 30' sailboat with self-righting ability. Hatteras makes a heck of a great boat don't get me wrong, but they are not meant nor designed to cross the ocean, at least not their typical sportfishing boat. Now their LRC line that's a different story....
Tony, no problem. If you get out there your life will depend on it 110% or more!

My opinion is that the 37' Hatteras convertible is a good sportfishing boat, but not made for passagemaking.
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