Tony B
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- Joined
- Jul 18, 2011
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- Cruising/Live-Aboard USA
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- Serenity
- Vessel Make
- Mainship 36 Dual Cabin -1986
Since my sailboat hasn't sold yet I have time to think, which for me, is not neccessarily a good thing. My best purchases were always on instinct so I will know the right boat when it comes along.
Anyhoooooo, while surfing yachtworld.com I came across a houseboat by accident. That got me to thinking. I realize that they are not sturdy and I can't imagine how bad windage could be as compared to a trawler. Almost all of the houseboats are gas engines with limited fuel tankage. I don't know anything about engines of any kind but inspite of myself, I learned a lot about diesels and MPG from this forum.
What other drawbacks are there to houseboats and what kind of milage can I expect from a 40 footer? Am I talking miles per gallon or is it gallons per mile?
Thanks in advance
Tony B
Anyhoooooo, while surfing yachtworld.com I came across a houseboat by accident. That got me to thinking. I realize that they are not sturdy and I can't imagine how bad windage could be as compared to a trawler. Almost all of the houseboats are gas engines with limited fuel tankage. I don't know anything about engines of any kind but inspite of myself, I learned a lot about diesels and MPG from this forum.
What other drawbacks are there to houseboats and what kind of milage can I expect from a 40 footer? Am I talking miles per gallon or is it gallons per mile?
Thanks in advance
Tony B