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Old 01-06-2019, 02:14 PM   #18
wpc691
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City: punta gorda, FL
Vessel Name: Blue Bayou
Vessel Model: Hatteras 43MY
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Originally Posted by kizif View Post
From what i have been reading , I am thinking a tollycraft 44. It has to be diesel as I am a diesel mechanic /millwright. Not sure if 44 is going to be to much boat for me . I have never coastal cruised, little worried about not getting enough boat to be offshore. It will only be be my wife and I 95% of the time.
Feel free to weigh in with suggestions or thoughts
Prior to our 43, the biggest boat I had handled was our 25’ bay boat. I was shocked how easy it is to handle the big boat, especially in close quarters...twin diesels with big wheels are like magic. The Admiral is completely unmechanical, and not particularly spry, but with equipment correctly arranged, she has no problem deploying the anchor, managing fenders, handling dock lines. We love the space we have, and a bonus is the shallower shaft angle on the Hatt 43 gives a draft of 3’5”, letting us get into some tight anchorages. Enjoy the search.
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