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Old 01-03-2017, 08:42 AM   #17
Dougcole
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City: Carrabelle, FL
Vessel Name: Morgan
Vessel Model: '05 Mainship 40T
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You might just consider the 400T with twin engines, which is what we have. While not a burner by any means, the 400 is a different hull shape than the 34T or the 390. 2800 RPM in our boat, with tabs down and a pretty heavy load (including out 11' dinghy and 20hp 4 stroke on the stern platform) we get between 13.5 and 16 knots, depending on sea state. At that speed I burn right at 13 GPH, sometimes more, sometimes less, again depending on sea state.

If you go with a single you're going to give up some top end speed, it's just the way it works.

Also, like the 34T, the 400 has some nice build and features upgrades over the 390, notably better hatches, full overhangs over the side decks, some upgraded systems and a little better build quality overall.

You can find 400's for under $200,000 if you take your time and look. Ours is a 2005 which we bought in 2013 with 300 hours on the engine and 140 on the genset. The mattresses were still wrapped in plastic and the oven racks were still in cardboard. They were asking $220,000 we paid $170,000.
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