I would probably compare it to a Ford truck though.
So Oliver....you have an Isuzu truck?
Missed you in Ft Pierce...Isuzu parts on back order at Auto Zone?
Just kidding, for hot rod momma to compliment a truck...bet it is special...
Camano- Less room overall than the Mainship. The table in the main salon intrudes on usable hang out room. V berth forward. Consider this boat if budget won't let you go with the 34T. Engine access through salon sole is ok. Same speeds as 34T. More fuel efficient than 34T.
David
Maybe I am missing something......
I chartered a Camano for a week in the PNW. Yes the lack of full side decks is a limitation and I wouldn't want to go forward in a heavy sea without. But I was able to "tightrope" it forward by hanging on to the grab handles to get to the bow and deploy the anchor. Not difficult to do if it is calm.
And yes, the Camano is much lighter than the Mainship 34T. That is why it gets by with 200 hp vs the 34T's 370. The Camano is very efficient on fuel as a result. We mostly cruised at 7 kts (displacement speed) with a short burst to 12-13 kts while bucking a 4 kt current and I was amazed at how little fuel it took to fill the tank at the end of the week. Can't remember exactly how much but I will bet we averaged somewhere near 2 gph.
And used Camano's are selling at 1/4 to 1/3 less than 34Ts.
David
This was eight years ago, but it seemed like 13 kts was a high cruise value. You wouldn't want to run it any faster than that long term. Top speed was about 16 kts. I remember being impressed with that performance from a 200 hp engine.
Here is a review by Jack Horner- BoatUS - Boat Reviews - Camano 28/31 I agree with all of his findings except the 8.5 NM/gallon at 7 kts. I think it is about half of that. Still very good.
David