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11-02-2021, 09:09 AM
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Veteran Member
City: La Conner
Vessel Name: Shear Bliss
Vessel Model: Tollycraft 44
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 84
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80’s 38 questions
We just closed on the sale of our boat and the search for her replacement has begun.
We are drawn to the mid 80s 38 OA. My research thus far has her cruise at 8kts with twin 135 Lehmans. What is consumption at this rate? Is she capable of a little more speed if needed?
Any window leak issues? Stringer issues? There are 3 for sale in Washington-one with 6000 hours. They seem to hold their value. Any other tips/tricks on this model to look for? I’d like to minimize the brightwork so earlier models may not work. Looking between 38-45’-ish.
Thank you!
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11-02-2021, 11:33 AM
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Guru
City: Oriental N.C.
Vessel Name: true heading
Vessel Model: marine trader 38 dc
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 572
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I have a marine trader 38 but it's a single . a 8kt cruise is very optimistic . i doubt it will be vary efficient at that speed . I think my efficiency drops off a cliff at 6 1/2 to 7kn . any pictures ?
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11-02-2021, 11:59 AM
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Guru
City: Everett, WA
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 38'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 788
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Hi Cosmo, I have a 1984 38 OA with twin Perkins 135's. @ 2,000 RPM, 8 kts is right around 3 gal/hr total. I can get 9-10 kts when needed but guessing double the fuel burn. 8 kts is her happy place.
Typical leakage issues, same as most other Taiwan boats of that vintage. We keep ours in a enclosed boathouse so not much of an issue for us. No stringer issues that I'm aware of.
Side and rear deck can have some water intrusion issues. I've met some folks with the same boat that have had some core work done in the past.
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11-02-2021, 12:42 PM
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Veteran Member
City: La Conner
Vessel Name: Shear Bliss
Vessel Model: Tollycraft 44
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 84
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Thank you both. Great info as we slowly ramp up for the long boat shopping process.
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10-10-2022, 06:41 PM
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Member
City: Alameda
Vessel Name: Full Moon
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 42
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 15
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Still Looking?
Hello Cosmo... old post I know, but if you're still looking for 80's OA's please reach out to me. Best! Chris
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10-10-2022, 07:11 PM
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Veteran Member
City: La Conner
Vessel Name: Shear Bliss
Vessel Model: Tollycraft 44
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 84
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Thanks Chris.
We purchased a 44 Tolly this summer.
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10-10-2022, 07:50 PM
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Member
City: Alameda
Vessel Name: Full Moon
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 42
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 15
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Good for you! Congratulations!
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06-26-2023, 04:14 PM
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#8
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Member
City: Anacortes, Wa
Vessel Name: TASK 4 TWO
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 38 ft trawler
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 8
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I have a 1987 OA with twin Volvo-Penta 165 hp turbo and easily cruise at 9-10 knots, unfortunately have not calculated my fuel burn
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06-26-2023, 04:47 PM
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Guru
City: Oconto, WI
Vessel Name: Best Alternative
Vessel Model: 36 Albin Aft Cabin
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,056
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In that vintage of boat, look closely at the fuel tanks, they are at risk.
pete
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08-23-2023, 09:37 PM
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Senior Member
City: St Augustine
Vessel Name: Agape
Vessel Model: Mainship 400 Trawler
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 292
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete Meisinger
In that vintage of boat, look closely at the fuel tanks, they are at risk.
pete
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Are steel tanks an issue if boat had no teak decks?
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08-23-2023, 09:53 PM
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Guru
City: Saint Petersburg
Vessel Name: Weebles
Vessel Model: 1970 Willard 36 Trawler
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 6,461
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pmcsurf1
Are steel tanks an issue if boat had no teak decks?
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Could be. Deck fills are another source.
I was aboard a Roughwater 37 a couple days ago. Tanks were very nicely installed. Well elevated and ventilated around all sides. Should last another 40 years.
Peter
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1970 Willard 36 Sedan Trawler
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08-23-2023, 11:28 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 20,205
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They usually rust because of deck leaks or poor installation but can also rust from water in the fuel. Our last boat had steel tanks and we never had any problems with them. However a year after we sold the boat they started leaking. It was an 87 vintage boat.
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08-24-2023, 04:13 AM
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Guru
City: Vermont
Vessel Name: Luna C.
Vessel Model: 1977 Marine Trader 34DC
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 1,283
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I had one tank that was rusted from the top around the fuel fill. The other tank had developed a small leak at the lowest point from inside probably due to contamination.
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