Miz Trom,
I have an '82 3607. 2 cabin, 2 head, Galley down, with flybridge & lower helm, 2 International Harvester 9.0L diesels (parts still available). Very solid hull (a 4x4 bounced off the bow crossing Okechobee @ ~10-12knts). Engine access isn't great (under the salon floor), ad she only carries 240 Gal of fuel, so short legs. Cruises easily 2200 rpm @ 12-15 knts & 6-8 Gal/Hr. I Love her. She's had 6 owners since new, with decreasing skill & care until I got her 5 years ago. I plan to take her through a complete overhaul over the next 5 years. I retire in 7 years & want some shakedown time before doing the loop.
The 3607 is big enough (36ft 7in at the waterline) to be comfortable for 3-4 adults, but small enough to be single handed.
My son & I got caught in a storm (NOAA didn't show anything about it) 6-8ft waves & 20-30 knot winds. Beat the crap out of both of us for ~3-4 hours, but not a drop got inside and all the pots, pans and crockery was still in the cupboards and unbroken.
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