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Old 08-13-2020, 09:37 PM   #1
Jeff F
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City: Guelph
Vessel Name: Escapade
Vessel Model: 50` US Navy Utility trawler conversion
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50' Navy Utility

I'm pretty seriously considering buying one that's been converted to a cruising boat.

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/197...yacht-2800532/

I have reread all earlier discussion here. This is a sistership to FF's Lucy.

I have a question on the keel - the owner seemed to think the hull was molded and the keel added. I don't think that's the case, but he says there is no access to the keel from inside, and that the keel could fill with water and the boat wouldn't start sinking. There is a garboard drain for the keel but it only drains the keel itself, and he says there's very little water inside at the end of the season.

I understand from discussions here that this isn't uncommon, but I'm still trying to get my head around that. The bilge pumps are in a shallow sump in the hull.

Can anyone enlighten me on this? I'm trying to understand why it would have been done that way. But I come from a sailing background where having a deep sump is a good thing.

Other comments on the boat are welcome. Talk me out of it!
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