dhays
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- Joined
- May 26, 2015
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- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Kinship
- Vessel Make
- North Pacific 43
After long discussion with my wife, these are two boat that we are seriously considering. I could be very happy with a smaller boat, but my wife wants plenty of room for family or other couples to go with us.
For the next several years, the boat would be a weekender and 2 week vacation type of boat in the Salish Sea. Once I can cut back on the amount that I am working, I am hoping for some longer trips. Eventually when I retire, I would like to do the Inside Passage.
One issue for us is cost. We could afford a used NP43, in the 2006-2010 range or we could afford a NT42 in the 2000-2002 range. The newer boat would have newer electronics etc... which would be nice. I have a circa 2005 Raymarine package now and would really not like to go down in capability in my next boat.
The other issue is cost of ownership. Unsure about repairs, but the North Pacific would likely be a bit more fuel efficient as it generally has a smaller engine.
Pros and Cons from my perspective so far:
- I am not crazy about a flybridge. A NT42 without one would be nice.
- Don't like the lack of a side deck around the NP salon. As a sailor it makes me a bit uncomfortable.
- Do like the interior space provided by the NP
- New systems and electronics would be good
- The NP is butt ugly
I have searched and found a very few references to the North Pacific. I did read about the complaints about there not being electrical boxes for the AC outlets. However, beyond that does anyone have any experience with these boats. Short of actual experience, seeing as this is TF, I would love to hear from those that share my specialty, uninformed opinions.
For the next several years, the boat would be a weekender and 2 week vacation type of boat in the Salish Sea. Once I can cut back on the amount that I am working, I am hoping for some longer trips. Eventually when I retire, I would like to do the Inside Passage.
One issue for us is cost. We could afford a used NP43, in the 2006-2010 range or we could afford a NT42 in the 2000-2002 range. The newer boat would have newer electronics etc... which would be nice. I have a circa 2005 Raymarine package now and would really not like to go down in capability in my next boat.
The other issue is cost of ownership. Unsure about repairs, but the North Pacific would likely be a bit more fuel efficient as it generally has a smaller engine.
Pros and Cons from my perspective so far:
- I am not crazy about a flybridge. A NT42 without one would be nice.
- Don't like the lack of a side deck around the NP salon. As a sailor it makes me a bit uncomfortable.
- Do like the interior space provided by the NP
- New systems and electronics would be good
- The NP is butt ugly
I have searched and found a very few references to the North Pacific. I did read about the complaints about there not being electrical boxes for the AC outlets. However, beyond that does anyone have any experience with these boats. Short of actual experience, seeing as this is TF, I would love to hear from those that share my specialty, uninformed opinions.