We are knowledgeable cruising sailors who are now looking at trawlers.* For about half the year we live aboard and cruise.* We are looking at a number of mid 30 footers, and one of the boats we've heard about is the Prairie 36, the 29 is a bit too small for our life style.* Any 36 owners out there, what has your experience been?
Having dealt with "Leaky Teaky's," replaced rotten cores, etc., we don't want to do it again.* How is the construction of these vessels, particularly the house, decks, fuel tanks, stringers, etc.? .* *We would definitely use a surveyor, but what should be looking at prior to making an offer? **
While I'd prefer a single, *but it seems these many come equipped with twins.* We'll average about 800 to 1,000 miles in six months, *can anybody tell me what they guess the fuel consumption on twins might be?
Any info or advice will be greatly appreciated, and if anyone knows of a good 36, please PM me.
Thanks for any help.
Having dealt with "Leaky Teaky's," replaced rotten cores, etc., we don't want to do it again.* How is the construction of these vessels, particularly the house, decks, fuel tanks, stringers, etc.? .* *We would definitely use a surveyor, but what should be looking at prior to making an offer? **
While I'd prefer a single, *but it seems these many come equipped with twins.* We'll average about 800 to 1,000 miles in six months, *can anybody tell me what they guess the fuel consumption on twins might be?
Any info or advice will be greatly appreciated, and if anyone knows of a good 36, please PM me.
Thanks for any help.