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02-07-2018, 08:40 AM
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City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
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Good boats for a fat guy
Ahoy Meaties,
I’ve been looking at boats again lately. I’ve found that many are just too small and cramped for me, or rather, I’m too big for them.
I was aboard a Mainship 390 a few days ago, and had to turn sideways and really squeeze to get into the head and guest stateroom. I only just fit through the shower door.
I’ve felt the same way aboard every Grand Banks 36 and 42 I’ve been aboard. Those side doors would have me stubbing my toes and hitting my head every time.
I do realize that losing weight would literally solve 98.549% of all problems I have with this, and in fact the rest of my life, but I haven’t managed to do that yet. I will, but I haven’t yet.
I don’t want this thread to turn into weight loss advice. Rather, I’m wondering if there are any boats out there in the 39-45’ range that are more open and big guy friendly. Boats that don’t feel like they’ve done all they can to shoehorn as many amenities as possible into the space, comfort be damned.
Any thoughts?
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02-07-2018, 08:49 AM
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Guru
City: Carefree, Arizona
Vessel Name: sunchaser V
Vessel Model: DeFever 48 (sold)
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,026
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayfarer
Ahoy Meaties,
I’ve been looking at boats again lately. I’ve found that many are just too small and cramped for me, or rather, I’m too big for them.
I was aboard a Mainship 390 a few days ago, and had to turn sideways and really squeeze to get into the head and guest stateroom. I only just fit through the shower door.
I’ve felt the same way aboard every Grand Banks 36 and 42 I’ve been aboard. Those side doors would have me stubbing my toes and hitting my head every time.
I do realize that losing weight would literally solve 98.549% of all problems I have with this, and in fact the rest of my life, but I haven’t managed to do that yet. I will, but I haven’t yet.
I don’t want this thread to turn into weight loss advice. Rather, I’m wondering if there are any boats out there in the 39-45’ range that are more open and big guy friendly. Boats that don’t feel like they’ve done all they can to shoehorn as many amenities as possible into the space, comfort be damned.
Any thoughts?
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The answer to your query is buy a houseboat. Many large boaters in KY, MO, OH enjoy the heck out of these vessels.
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02-07-2018, 09:21 AM
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Guru
City: Cary, NC
Vessel Name: Skinny Dippin'
Vessel Model: Navigator 4200 Classic
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,841
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NOT a Navigator. Even at 6'x250#, our shower is still too small. Washing my feet is more of an act of faith. The rest of the boat is ok-ish. Big rear door (see below), high ceilings, and wide hallways. They just have small bathrooms and showers (especially).
Look out for some of the old trawlers with the sliding side doors too. That is one of the reasons we sold our last boat. We wanted a full-size door for me to get in and out easily. Stepping into that boat was really just a controlled fall. The new boat has a full sliding cockpit door.
A Tollycraft might be a poor choice too. Small side doors and a sorta step-down hatch from the sundeck.
Californians are similar to the Tollys except your "pinch point" is going to be the wing doors off the aft sundeck moving forward. Them things be SKINNY!
Good luck.
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02-07-2018, 09:38 AM
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Guru
City: Bainbridge Island/Petersburg Alaska
Vessel Name: Oz
Vessel Model: Bluewater 40' RPH 1979
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 503
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At 6'4" and 275# I'm happy with our Bluewater 39 RPH.
Tator
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02-07-2018, 09:46 AM
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,228
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sunchaser
The answer to your query is buy a houseboat. Many large boaters in KY, MO, OH enjoy the heck out of these vessels.
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My knee jerk reaction was ‘meh... they’re ugly. I don’t want a houseboat...’ but then I thought, ‘screw it, I’ve never even looked at one. Why not have a peek.’
Within seconds, I found a boat that has everything on my wish list. It’s ugly, and is completely balsa cored, but otherwise it’s perfect.
Definitely worth further research. Thanks for the tip!
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02-07-2018, 09:49 AM
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom.B
NOT a Navigator. Even at 6'x250#, our shower is still too small. Washing my feet is more of an act of faith. The rest of the boat is ok-ish. Big rear door (see below), high ceilings, and wide hallways. They just have small bathrooms and showers (especially).
Look out for some of the old trawlers with the sliding side doors too. That is one of the reasons we sold our last boat. We wanted a full-size door for me to get in and out easily. Stepping into that boat was really just a controlled fall. The new boat has a full sliding cockpit door.
A Tollycraft might be a poor choice too. Small side doors and a sorta step-down hatch from the sundeck.
Californians are similar to the Tollys except your "pinch point" is going to be the wing doors off the aft sundeck moving forward. Them things be SKINNY!
Good luck.
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I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s had issues with this sort of thing. It seems like even the svelte among us must be bothered by some of these skinny boats from time to time.
This is all good information, thank you!
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02-07-2018, 10:28 AM
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Guru
City: Seabrook, Texas
Vessel Name: Small World
Vessel Model: Defever 50
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 611
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Defever 44 would be a perfect choice IMHO.
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02-07-2018, 10:47 AM
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Guru
City: Philadelphia, PA
Vessel Name: Revel
Vessel Model: 1984 Fu Hwa 39
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,024
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Six-three and 280 lbs. w/bad knees. Size matters! And good luck. Our '84 FuHwa Europa-styled sedan is pretty good mostly. The shower is a laugh, and I barely fit through the various doors below.
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02-07-2018, 11:52 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Pierce
Vessel Name: Florita Ann
Vessel Model: 1982 Present
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 1,935
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At 5 11 and 270 I have license.. Portland Pudgy?
My Present is good.. EXCLUDING the engine room.
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02-07-2018, 12:01 PM
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Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: Alzero
Vessel Model: Hatteras 63' CPMY
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,548
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A list of desirable features would be a single deck, no ladders and as few stairs as possible. A walk around queen berth would be good to have as well as looking for good access to the head. I am not so sure you should be worried about the shower: most marina showers are pretty decent and all are much larger than any boat might have. Wide side decks with solid hand holds if railings are lacking, etc. much of this would make any size boater happier IMHO!
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02-07-2018, 01:40 PM
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Guru
City: Delaware
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 681
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I think the boat suggestions would also need to make sure there is ample access to the engine(s) and generator (if equipped). Some boats seem to have access only for little people.
Jim
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02-07-2018, 03:52 PM
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Guru
City: Cary, NC
Vessel Name: Skinny Dippin'
Vessel Model: Navigator 4200 Classic
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JLD
I think the boat suggestions would also need to make sure there is ample access to the engine(s) and generator (if equipped). Some boats seem to have access only for little people.
Jim
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That sir... is a VERY good point!
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02-07-2018, 04:08 PM
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,228
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drake
Defever 44 would be a perfect choice IMHO.
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I’ve been coveting these a lot lately. I’ve never been aboard one, but I’d really like to check one out. That engine room is no joke.
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02-07-2018, 04:20 PM
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,228
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mule
At 5 11 and 270 I have license.. Portland Pudgy?
My Present is good.. EXCLUDING the engine room.
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How about a Fatty Knees?? Lol
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02-07-2018, 04:23 PM
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,228
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodland Hills
A list of desirable features would be a single deck, no ladders and as few stairs as possible. A walk around queen berth would be good to have as well as looking for good access to the head. I am not so sure you should be worried about the shower: most marina showers are pretty decent and all are much larger than any boat might have. Wide side decks with solid hand holds if railings are lacking, etc. much of this would make any size boater happier IMHO!
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A decent separate shower is on my must have list. I want to be able to anchor out for extended periods and not have to rely on shoreside facilities for that.
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02-07-2018, 04:26 PM
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,228
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Moonfish
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I agree. I’ve been aboard one of these, and I really liked the layout. I definitely prefer the raised pilothouse setup.
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02-07-2018, 04:35 PM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,558
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Wayfarer, 6'4" huh, but what's widest girth?
I'm not even 5'8" yet I hit my head entering a friend"s GB42 if forgetting to duck.
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02-07-2018, 04:40 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,338
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RTF
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02-07-2018, 04:59 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Pierce
Vessel Name: Florita Ann
Vessel Model: 1982 Present
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 1,935
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RT. Ur cold.
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