Been evaluating boats for specific needs. We are looking to acquire an additional boat within the next year that will be used for looping (sort of continuous off and on) plus exploring all the inland rivers. Want also to be comfortable doing coastal cruising outside when conditions are good and not all ICW. So here are the basic requirements:
-New boat. Must be proven hull.
-Twin engines
-Flybridge
-Upper and lower helms
-Tender storage either on flybridge or in garage but not on swim platform. 11' Jet tender to be accommodated.
-Target LOA is 60'. Minimum is 55'. Maximum is 65'
-Galley Up
-Must have WOT of at least 24 knots and be able to cruise at minimum of 18-20 knots
-Maximum draft of 5'-6". Draft of under 5' preferred.
-Must clear 19'2" bridge. If arch is only item slightly more then can hinge it to clear.
-Must store adequate fuel for range of 220 nm at cruising speed and 500 nm at 10-12 knots. Probably means minimum of 1000 gallons fuel
-Must have watermaker
-Builder must have reputable history adequate to trust and financial strength adequate to believe the boat will actually be built.
We've reviewed nearly every boat in this range offered and have a couple of prime candidates at this point. I'd prefer not to mention those until hearing some ideas without prompting from us, but will as the thread go on tall you those we're considering. We will also look at suggestions and offer our reasons for considering or not considering or our concerns.
A couple of requests. Toss out boats you think fit or come close. We are more than willing to answer questions regarding any of our choices and reasons. However, we are not wanting to argue points. Don't tell us we shouldn't want something we do. What we should or shouldn't desire is for us to resolve. You may ask why it is important if you want.
Look forward to the group discussion.
While the boat may not fit the definition some have of trawlers, much of it's use will definitely be consistent with what trawlering is about.
-New boat. Must be proven hull.
-Twin engines
-Flybridge
-Upper and lower helms
-Tender storage either on flybridge or in garage but not on swim platform. 11' Jet tender to be accommodated.
-Target LOA is 60'. Minimum is 55'. Maximum is 65'
-Galley Up
-Must have WOT of at least 24 knots and be able to cruise at minimum of 18-20 knots
-Maximum draft of 5'-6". Draft of under 5' preferred.
-Must clear 19'2" bridge. If arch is only item slightly more then can hinge it to clear.
-Must store adequate fuel for range of 220 nm at cruising speed and 500 nm at 10-12 knots. Probably means minimum of 1000 gallons fuel
-Must have watermaker
-Builder must have reputable history adequate to trust and financial strength adequate to believe the boat will actually be built.
We've reviewed nearly every boat in this range offered and have a couple of prime candidates at this point. I'd prefer not to mention those until hearing some ideas without prompting from us, but will as the thread go on tall you those we're considering. We will also look at suggestions and offer our reasons for considering or not considering or our concerns.
A couple of requests. Toss out boats you think fit or come close. We are more than willing to answer questions regarding any of our choices and reasons. However, we are not wanting to argue points. Don't tell us we shouldn't want something we do. What we should or shouldn't desire is for us to resolve. You may ask why it is important if you want.
Look forward to the group discussion.
While the boat may not fit the definition some have of trawlers, much of it's use will definitely be consistent with what trawlering is about.