Bajabuzz
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Aug 11, 2011
- Messages
- 75
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Simbalaut
- Vessel Make
- Navigator 5300 Sundance
Hi all, long time boater and lurker.
The wife and I are looking at boats to do an Alaskan cruise. We did a week long charter out of Auke Bay last year and we are hooked.
We have owned boats to 37' and the charter boat was a 47'. We have done multiple charters in the San Juans and Caribbean.
We both like the layout of the 55 especially since we both fish. The large space of the upper aft deck and large staterooms are attractive.
So I guess my questions are;
Is this boat capable of an Alaskan cruise of 5 months or so?
Is it efficient enough at slow speeds (6-8 knots) to make the necessary fuel stops?
Are there any major problems with these boats that I need to know about?
The engine choices seem to be the DD 6V92TA and the Cat 3208T. There is a big HP difference between the two. Does this boat run at planning speeds with the Cats?
I have never owned a boat with a water maker. Is this a high maintenance item? Do they have high reliability?
Thank you in advance for your comments!
Charlie and Lori
The wife and I are looking at boats to do an Alaskan cruise. We did a week long charter out of Auke Bay last year and we are hooked.
We have owned boats to 37' and the charter boat was a 47'. We have done multiple charters in the San Juans and Caribbean.
We both like the layout of the 55 especially since we both fish. The large space of the upper aft deck and large staterooms are attractive.
So I guess my questions are;
Is this boat capable of an Alaskan cruise of 5 months or so?
Is it efficient enough at slow speeds (6-8 knots) to make the necessary fuel stops?
Are there any major problems with these boats that I need to know about?
The engine choices seem to be the DD 6V92TA and the Cat 3208T. There is a big HP difference between the two. Does this boat run at planning speeds with the Cats?
I have never owned a boat with a water maker. Is this a high maintenance item? Do they have high reliability?
Thank you in advance for your comments!
Charlie and Lori