2001 Camano 31, $95,000, West Coast of Florida

[AMIbeachbum]

Well equipped, maintained and upgraded Camano 31. We are the owners and are experienced cruisers who reviewed and updated Safari's systems over the last couple of years. Lots of updates to electrical, plumbing, electronic systems, engine, generator, etc. The hull was polished and waxed last month. New bottom paint and zincs this month. Safely stored under cover on the hard for hurricane season. Safari is truly turnkey. She's a gem. If you're looking for a Camano 31 you owe it to yourself to have a look at her.

Just got back from a two month cruise of the Bahamas and the boat performed great.

We have a lot of information, as well as, pictures and video of Safari on our Safari website at : www. camano31.com

 

[Seevee]

good looking boat.


Question... will this boat plane?

 

[AMIbeachbum]

The Camano 31 was designed with a "Keelform" hull design by naval architect Bob Warman with a displacement section forward and a planing section aft. So technically, yes, the boat will get up on a plane. In my opinion the Camano is not really a "planing" boat. Realistically, in our experience, the boat is very happy cruising all day at around 7-8 knots. On the odd occasion, for short periods of time we will get the boat up on a plane at 10-11 knots max if needed to avoid bad weather, etc. Our boat has a realistic top speed of 15 knots WOT (around 3700 rpm loaded for cruising). However, the boat should be run at no more than 90% of WOT for any extended period of time (according to Volvo). So that's around 3200 or so rpm, which yields a speed of around 11 knots or so in optimal conditions. Of course, fuel consumption increases significantly at 11 knots. In our experience, the fuel consumption doubles from 8 knots to 11 knots. In short, in my opinion, the Camano 31 owner should be able to be happy cruising all day at 7-8 knots relatively economically, rather than getting on a plane and cruising at 11 knots or so with double the fuel consumption.

 

[Benthic2]

Question... will this boat plane?

This is marketing material but it does show the boat getting up on plane.

 

[rwidman]

good looking boat.


Question... will this boat plane?

It's more of a "semi-plane". Theoretical "hull speed" is just below seven knots and it is very comfortable and economical at that speed. Unlike a true displacement hull, the boat will go faster if you apply enough power and top speed at WOT is 13 knots or so, depending on excess weight (fuel, water and "stuff").

My boat is a Camano Troll and we love it for cruising but we cruise at seven knots. If you are looking for a planing boat, this may not be your best choice.