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Old 02-25-2015, 11:43 AM   #1
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Operational Cost Comparison Cruising Sailboat vs Cruising FD Trawler

Heard many comments over the years as to the cost comparison. Has anyone actually seen a study or numbers? I am talking five years of at least four months per year and moving from anchorage to anchorage. Lets say at least 200 hours on a trawler engine or 1500 miles on a sailboat per year. Picked a full displacement trawler on the basis of the two gallons (three) per hour for operation. Size in the sweet spot of 36 feet to 50 feet.

I have been surprised at the upkeep for the cruising sailboats with respect to rigging, dodgers, and sails.
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