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Old 07-12-2016, 08:33 AM   #64
Donsan
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City: Satsuma FL
Vessel Name: No Mo Trawla
Vessel Model: Hurricane SS188
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Some random thoughts on the Coot

Would you really want to see Coots as common as some of the more popular brands?

Most of us like go slow boats but 6 knots??? Methinks 8 knots cruising is what most of us expect out of a 35' trawler.

Most steel boats have a draft of 6-12" more than a comparable size glass boat and for a 35' boat, I would expect a draft of 3' 6" or less. The Coot is almost 4'.

If you bump your head or your sides on glass or wood, it hurts. If you bump them on steel, it REALLY hurts.

Does the Coot come with users manuals and other documentation or is it like the Taiwanese Tubs of lore?

To me, the Coot's main competition is the Nordic Tug 34' and the American Tug 365. Almost certainly, the price of a new Coot is favorable compared to these American made tugs. But the ability to go 15 knots when and if you have to is compelling. If I were a buyer of a new boat in this class, my choice would the AT.
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