Thread: ST 50 Purchase
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Old 02-25-2019, 03:42 PM   #11
GaryQ
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Originally Posted by sunchaser View Post

A different question, how fast do you want to cruise say 80% of the time? The efficiency gains of IPS seem best shown on planing vessels.


Lastly, one of the pioneer IPS builders in the region is Coastal Craft. Have you looked at their boats? Worth an hour or two IMHO. And the real service/builder capability is in your back yard, not France.
Our intended cruising would be slow go for the most part. Do like the opportunity to bring it up a to a faster cruise if needed for lo fer crossings or weather situations.

We have not looked at Coastal Craft yet. But seems I should at least consider this builder. I'm not set on the IPS systems and will welcome shaft drive with thrusters.

Do you have any experiance with North Pacific Trawlers? How about Northwest Yachts?
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