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Old 11-09-2017, 01:16 PM   #15
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Don't talk about types of boats labelled by who knows who. This is Trawler Forum and no one knows what a Trawler is. Think of what you want to use a boat for and then what boats fit. Think of your current boat and what you like and don't like about it.

Your current fuel consumption isn't bad and slow down some and it would be better. It would cost you but there would be times on the loop your high powered engines would be nice to have. Just because they will run you fast, doesn't mean you have to.

A 39' flybridge is a nice size and design for the loop and most boating. Your engines aren't the choice most here would make and diesels are more reliable and less costly to operate for most, but yours are a lot cheaper to replace if they needed to be replaced. There are more gas powered boats than diesels where you are and elsewhere on most of the loop path.

Only one loop question and that is what is your airdraft? Can you get under the bridge south of Chicago at 19'1"?

Don't change boats because someone has led you to believe something else might be better for the loop. You only do so if your boat isn't meeting your needs.
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