Marlinmike
Guru
Stumbled onto this thread not too long ago, actually started from the beginning and was hooked. We are contemplating going from a diesel sport fisherman to trawler style and the 48 Defever is on the short list so following along really gave me a sense of what to expect travel wise (love the short vid clips). Your stat’s from your Florida back to home port were very interest with just over 300 gallons used whereas ours would have been closer to 1500!
One aspect that still holds some reserve for me is the pitching moment of a displacement hull like yours, even at 60klb it sure has a good roll moment of which I’m not sure I would want to live with myself, maybe it’s just something to get use to.
Thanks again for sharing your journey’s, they help people like myself in different ways then you would think. Safe Journey’s to you and your family!
One aspect that still holds some reserve for me is the pitching moment of a displacement hull like yours, even at 60klb it sure has a good roll moment of which I’m not sure I would want to live with myself, maybe it’s just something to get use to.
Thanks again for sharing your journey’s, they help people like myself in different ways then you would think. Safe Journey’s to you and your family!