snacks4you
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- Jun 13, 2015
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My wife and I are ready to move on board a trawler/motor-yacht for 6-7 months out of the year as in a floating condo. We were all set looking at Marine Trading/Trader 47-48 ft range with 210-220 twin hp engines. We had considered Mainship 40 ft models with twin 220hp originally, but like the additional "roaming around" room provided by the enclosures that the MT models provide. Now my wife has shown me motor yacht models, Maxum 4100 SCA and Cruisers Yachts 395 with twin 330hp. She likes the sleek and sexy look, light and airy feel, and modern looking salon, kitchen, and bathrooms. The MT and the Mainship models are more expensive than the motor yachts. I also know that the engines are slightly bigger and would use a little more diesel fuel, however, I also know from reading the forum that fuel costs are not the largest part of boat ownership, especially if we are using it as a floating condo with occasional trips. Owners, please weigh in to give me opinions either way to help us make the best choice for us. Thanks!