snakeriveridaho
Veteran Member
Hello everyone,
Even though my wife and I are going to be chartering for the next few years, I have already started researching which trawler would best fit our needs.
I have 3 questions, two are related to each other.
First, I have been told the maximum length for mooring buoys in the Pacific northwest is 45'. Is this true and does this refer to the length overall, the maximum length, or the reported length by the builder?
Second, how many people consider this as an important variable in choosing a trawler?
Lastly, I read in the most recent issue of Passagemaker that it is bad for the engine to be consistently run below the intended cruise speed. Our preference is to cruise for relaxation and fuel efficiency (usually around 5 knots or so). Some trawlers get great fuel efficiency at 4-5 knots but if their intended cruising speed is faster would this be a problem? The example they gave was an American Tug 435. Passagemaker said at 7.5 knots the 435 would burn 4 gallons an hour but that even at 4 gallons per hour, the engine is intended to cruise faster and increased maintenance and decreased engine life would be consequences. What do you all think about this?
Thanks! Kirk
Even though my wife and I are going to be chartering for the next few years, I have already started researching which trawler would best fit our needs.
I have 3 questions, two are related to each other.
First, I have been told the maximum length for mooring buoys in the Pacific northwest is 45'. Is this true and does this refer to the length overall, the maximum length, or the reported length by the builder?
Second, how many people consider this as an important variable in choosing a trawler?
Lastly, I read in the most recent issue of Passagemaker that it is bad for the engine to be consistently run below the intended cruise speed. Our preference is to cruise for relaxation and fuel efficiency (usually around 5 knots or so). Some trawlers get great fuel efficiency at 4-5 knots but if their intended cruising speed is faster would this be a problem? The example they gave was an American Tug 435. Passagemaker said at 7.5 knots the 435 would burn 4 gallons an hour but that even at 4 gallons per hour, the engine is intended to cruise faster and increased maintenance and decreased engine life would be consequences. What do you all think about this?
Thanks! Kirk