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Old 08-04-2019, 10:07 AM   #2
READY
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City: San Diego, CA
Vessel Name: Freedom
Vessel Model: Hatteras 48 LRC
Join Date: Jan 2019
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I am biased but suggest you consider a smaller tug style trawler with a diesel engine. I think you will find it much easier to handle and lower cost to maintain. Two side doors from a safe and comfortable cockpit. A nordic tugs 32 can sleep 4 using the slide out couch. Trade off is it is not a private cabin and you only have one head. But rarely do most people have extended guest stays unless perhaps grandkids and they will love it!
Those Crusader gas engines will consume a lot of fuel and if they are original well past expected life.
I think the mainship would be considered semi displacement but the fuel burn to get it up to speed is going to be high as are the RPMs. It will probably not be the most comfortable ride in mid size swells especially following seas.
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