SithLord
Member
Hi folks,
I'm possibly purchasing a 2008 Swift Trawler 42 but been having second thoughts.
My question is how suitable is one of these for living aboard solo but with guests who come stay for a couple of weeks sometimes. Is it feasible to live on one of these on the hook and just use marinas sometimes? My first concern is space for a much larger house bank and some solar. Other concerns is the small amount of refrigeration, there would have to be room to put a much larger fridge/freezer elsewhere. Or is it possibly just the wrong boat for all this?
Both Volvo D4-300's and genset are low hours. It's very clean and tidy looking vessel.
Final question is about range. The advertised 300NM range doesn't get me excited at all. Especially as based in Australia and vast often rural coastline. Does anyone know the range running at hull speed? i.e. 6-7 knots.
Thanks
Mitch
I'm possibly purchasing a 2008 Swift Trawler 42 but been having second thoughts.
My question is how suitable is one of these for living aboard solo but with guests who come stay for a couple of weeks sometimes. Is it feasible to live on one of these on the hook and just use marinas sometimes? My first concern is space for a much larger house bank and some solar. Other concerns is the small amount of refrigeration, there would have to be room to put a much larger fridge/freezer elsewhere. Or is it possibly just the wrong boat for all this?
Both Volvo D4-300's and genset are low hours. It's very clean and tidy looking vessel.
Final question is about range. The advertised 300NM range doesn't get me excited at all. Especially as based in Australia and vast often rural coastline. Does anyone know the range running at hull speed? i.e. 6-7 knots.
Thanks
Mitch