Tony B
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The reason I asked is because I am also on a Houseboat forum. I have mixed feeling about which to buy and many questions to ask people on this forum.
It seems that houseboat people are fixated on high HP. It is not uncommon to see a 42 footer with twin 350 HP engines. I understand the windage thing, the little to no keel thing*and the not as efficient hull on a houseboat thing. I was wondering if anyone on this forum has a differeing opinion as to how much power is actually necessary on a lake or river.
I also notice that on here most prefer single engine and on houseboats, twins are preferred.
Is this all just a different mind set between two different cultures or is having the ability to do 20+ knots and dock in a cross wind all that important on a lake or river.
I just got back from Kentucky Lake and I noticed very few trawlers and lots of houseboats.
I have looked inside a few and right now I think I can go either way in a purchase because the pros and cons seem to balance out.
Anyone here have a decent amount of experience on both?
-- Edited by Tony B on Sunday 20th of November 2011 02:55:54 PM
It seems that houseboat people are fixated on high HP. It is not uncommon to see a 42 footer with twin 350 HP engines. I understand the windage thing, the little to no keel thing*and the not as efficient hull on a houseboat thing. I was wondering if anyone on this forum has a differeing opinion as to how much power is actually necessary on a lake or river.
I also notice that on here most prefer single engine and on houseboats, twins are preferred.
Is this all just a different mind set between two different cultures or is having the ability to do 20+ knots and dock in a cross wind all that important on a lake or river.
I just got back from Kentucky Lake and I noticed very few trawlers and lots of houseboats.
I have looked inside a few and right now I think I can go either way in a purchase because the pros and cons seem to balance out.
Anyone here have a decent amount of experience on both?
-- Edited by Tony B on Sunday 20th of November 2011 02:55:54 PM