Capn James Brett
Veteran Member
- Joined
- May 22, 2012
- Messages
- 83
- Location
- U.S.
- Vessel Name
- Stella Maris
- Vessel Make
- 2004 Grand Alaskan 65
Hey fellow skippers....
New member here and wanted to get some owner/cruiser advice from those in the know please. I am looking to purchase a used but new to me motoryacht/trawler with possible live aboard in equation.
I am in the bay area but will be retiring in the PNW in a few years and want to get one last boat. I am looking at a 2001 Fleming 55, 1999 Alaskan 64 and GB of various sizes. I love the Fleming build quality and the drive mechanism and love that Tony Fleming is an active mariner and dedicated to improving his namesake at any chance. I recently came across the Alaskan and appears to be the exact same design, but not sure about the build quality like the Fleming. I know the GB name but like the interior the least of the 3.
What I am soliciting the group about is pros/cons of the 3 makes. I want to do the passage to Alaska and be safe in relatively rough water, and lastly, have a boat that will hold up over time if well taken care of and maintained properly.
Thanks in advance folks and safe voyages.
James
New member here and wanted to get some owner/cruiser advice from those in the know please. I am looking to purchase a used but new to me motoryacht/trawler with possible live aboard in equation.
I am in the bay area but will be retiring in the PNW in a few years and want to get one last boat. I am looking at a 2001 Fleming 55, 1999 Alaskan 64 and GB of various sizes. I love the Fleming build quality and the drive mechanism and love that Tony Fleming is an active mariner and dedicated to improving his namesake at any chance. I recently came across the Alaskan and appears to be the exact same design, but not sure about the build quality like the Fleming. I know the GB name but like the interior the least of the 3.
What I am soliciting the group about is pros/cons of the 3 makes. I want to do the passage to Alaska and be safe in relatively rough water, and lastly, have a boat that will hold up over time if well taken care of and maintained properly.
Thanks in advance folks and safe voyages.
James