Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 07-18-2008, 03:05 PM   #1
Veteran Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 53
pacific seacraft 38t fast trawler

Hello out there in trawler world. I Am looking at different trawler to buy. Started out looking at smaller boats 30 foot max. But both new and old friends say its too small. So I moved up to 40 foot max. So I am looking at a pacific 38t with 3126 cats for engines . Was not looking for a twin but love the looks and layout of this boat. Any help on this boat as far as fuel consumption and sea keeping ability of this boat. Would like to run her at 7 knots for long runs. Is this practical or am I barking up the wrong tree. I was looking at their web site but info is very limited. THANKS
peapod is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-19-2008, 10:43 AM   #2
TF Site Team/Forum Founder
 
Baker's Avatar
 
City: League City, Tx
Vessel Name: Floatsome & Jetsome
Vessel Model: Meridian 411
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,332
RE: pacific seacraft 38t fast trawler

It all depends on what you want. DO you need the speed? If not, then yes, you are barking up the wrong tree. If your only draw to this boat is the "looks and the layout" then I think if you looked around a little more you might find something you like. I have no information on this boat. I do come from a sialing background and am very familiar with their sailboats. They bring good money and are highly regarded and well made. I would assume this boat is well made. On plane, I would take a WAG and say the fuel burn would be in the 20gph range. If that doesn't bother you, then go for it. If your answer to that is that you would not run the boat on plane, then you are looking at the wrong boat. We can talk ad nauseum about how it is not good to run big engines at slow speeds. Anyway, my advice is to look around unles you just love this boat. ANd if you love this boat you will most likely run it on plane even if you don't think you will.

There are other boats in this price range. I own a Mainship and am not gonna sit here and preach that they are great boats or that they are crappy boats. But they do represent a good value and they are well supported since the manufacturer still exists and it is an American company and they do want their customers to return. The Mainship 43 is in this price range and usually similarly powered although not quite as fast since they are bigger. They would probably be a bit happier going slower(I am basing this solely on power to weight ratio and hullshape) and they are a semi-planing hull(Marin, ya happy?..) whereas I do believe the PS38t is a true modified V planing hull. You can check me on that but I think I remember that about that boat. Bruce King designed the PS38t if that makes any difference to you. Bruce King was the designer of most Ericson sailboats. Ericson and PS did have a realtionsip at one point along the way. I do know Pacific Seacraft went into bankruptcy and do not know where the company is at right now.

It is pretty tough for other people to give advice about boat selection. Only you know what you want and many times people don't know what they want....or they are not being honest with themselves. If reality meets the expectations of a boat, then you have made a good selection. If not, the boat sits....like so many do.
Baker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-19-2008, 10:46 AM   #3
TF Site Team/Forum Founder
 
Baker's Avatar
 
City: League City, Tx
Vessel Name: Floatsome & Jetsome
Vessel Model: Meridian 411
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,332
RE: pacific seacraft 38t fast trawler

Looks of Mainship versus the 38t...
Attached Thumbnails
mainship.jpg   ps38t.jpg  
Baker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-19-2008, 10:59 AM   #4
TF Site Team/Forum Founder
 
Baker's Avatar
 
City: League City, Tx
Vessel Name: Floatsome & Jetsome
Vessel Model: Meridian 411
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,332
RE: pacific seacraft 38t fast trawler

Another thing to consider during your search.....

The PS38t was built by a sailboat manufacturer. Sailboat manufacturers are finally starting to catch onto how to market a boat but the powerboat guys have been doing it for awhile. Sailboats(and the 38t) come out of the factory basically as "strippers". Powerboats usually are commisiioned loaded out to the hilt. We are Americans and that is usually how we like it. I guess all I am saying is make sure you compare the "extra" equipment when comparing prices.

I am in no way bagging on the PS38t. I was very excited when they came out and I think they look great and based on the quality of their sailboats, I would assume the quality of this boat to be just as good.

Good luck....exciting times for you!!!!
Baker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-19-2008, 08:10 PM   #5
Guru
 
Codger2's Avatar
 
City: San Diego
Vessel Name: Circuit Breaker
Vessel Model: 2021..22' Duffy Cuddy cabin
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,691
RE: pacific seacraft 38t fast trawler

I've* had more than my share of boats since 1995 and in all sizes and makes. In my experience the boat with the biggest bang for the buck is the Mainship line. I'm not nuts about the flybridge (too much isinglas and canvas) but the rest of the boat is a damn good value.


Walt
Codger2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-20-2008, 08:56 AM   #6
Veteran Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 53
RE: pacific seacraft 38t fast trawler

Like to say thank to all the input on the 38t. After checking out the 3126TA cats duty cycle and your input I think i'll pass. It's kinda like the gales you first go out with but don't take home to see the folks. Will keep looking and thanks again Pea Pod
peapod is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Buying a Pacific Trawler Jay N Pacific Trawler 24 08-28-2020 10:58 AM
Pacific Trawler Owners Information Jay N Pacific Trawler 63 07-12-2020 03:22 PM
2011 Pacific Trawler Rendezvous Jay N Pacific Trawler 6 06-14-2011 07:54 PM
2010 pacific trawler rendezvous Jay N Pacific Trawler 8 01-21-2011 03:49 PM
Fuel Ecomomy Better on Go Fast then Trawler? bluesun General Discussion 4 10-19-2010 01:22 PM

» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:39 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012