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Maybe I should have been more specific - I was referring to fuel consumption of MY very different options in boats;it's not a fair apples to apples comparison, just between two of my choices. For example, a 27' Albin with a 78hp diesel Nissan going 7 knots vs a 33' Trojan with twin gas at...

TY all! I am even looking at Holiday Barracuda Coastal Houseboats, which are gas, but... I NEVER thought I'd consider this type of boat, but after assessing my needs and uses, it might be an option-not for everyone certainly. Used 1986 Holiday Mansion Coastal Barracuda, Long Branch NJ -...

Lots of good info on tanks, fuel, and consumption! I can't go very fast now with a Yanmar 11HP anyway... lol. But if I go over to gas, that will certainly change! TY all.

Check out this Cuda - Used 1986 Holiday Mansion Coastal Barracuda, Long Branch NJ - 101651656 - BoatTrader.com

Very interesting! Diesels would make this boat incredible...

Incredible! I will try and be patient, but... If I could find a boat like yours for $25K, even wood - I would have to look at it! Best of luck. Please post pics and comments as you progress. .

Hmmmmm I believe my marina allows them as a smaller version is here now. Frankly, I might just be interested. If I had a "Real" home like that, I prob wouldn't need to travel as much. I imagine a 100 mile weekend trip would cost around $300+ in fuel? Could be a project boat? As you can...

Wow! She's a beauty! Wow! I just don't think my $30k budget is adequate for a decent boat that won't require repairs beyond my skills. I don't want a "dock condo", which is what I can afford now. The boats I've looked at need at least $15k in TLC in addition to asking prices exceeding $20k...

Googled the model and :rofl: found this one 300 yards from my boat - For more information about this Yeah, the engines are RED flags, but if they were ok and I could get the boat for $15 or even less.. The guy is MOTIVATED! How much would serious repair or replacement run? Hmmmmm

Wow! That is a helluva deal. I was told to avoid gas because the engines don't like salt, the tanks rot out, and the Fuel costs are up to 20 times that of diesel. If I go to Cape Cod, it would cost me $40.00 each way in diesel, but anywhere from $100 to $300 for gas. However, since the...

Again, I appreciate your perspective and it's good for me to look at these boats wit a sharp eye and some emotional detachment. The engines are under the cockpit, as far as I know - so close inspection is warranted. The berth is somewhat negotiable...

Very Helpful TY - good feedback.

Looked at Mainships and they are fine - just don't care for them and really want to get away from a vberth into something approximating a real bed. The 32' Bayliner diesels -some are 1987 and younger for under $25K. I just have to be patient. Check out Used 1989 Bayliner 3288 Motoryacht...

Crap - its gas...

Sawing my mast! :rofl: You DO make a valid point, but I may seriously consider one like this. Used 1987 Bayliner 3288, Delran NJ - 101690048 - BoatTrader.com Pictures can be deceiving, but it APPEARS to be a lot of boat for the money. If nothing else, it shows you what I am considering - it...

Good idea! I like to consider options, and you have mentioned a good one I hadn't thought of. But I need to make a clean break and I want something faster than 4 or 5 knots, even if only going up to 8. Right now, I am considering a Bayliner 32', which will mean more power, liveaboard...

PSneeld Agree with you! And, I remember that quote too. I appreciate all the help from the kind and knowledgeable people on this forum, especially in light of the fact that I will probably not end up with a trawler. If anyone can think of other options for me, given mt budget... I am...

A 1978 marine trader next to me just went for $20,000. The engine was 10 years old with 900 hours and the hull was excellent. It probably needed $3K in repairs, but I test drove it with no problems. I just simply didn't care for the boat. Maybe I shouldn't be fussy on my budget, but - But...

A 27' Catalina circumnavigated successfully too! And some "rowboats" have crossed the Atlantic. Experience and luck play a part. But it IS encouraging to hear "seaworthiness" stories about a boat I may end up with. Thanks for the encouragement. I just joined the Bayliner forum, so that...

TY Awesome - will check it out.

TY Agreed-didn't mean to imply anything with a "trawler label" could weather "A Perfect Storm", (which took place not far from my mooring-lol). Just wanted members of this forum to know I wasn't putting Bayliners in the same class. An experienced mariner at my dock told me that Bayliners...

Someone suggested a Bayliner - they have an interesting 32' twin diesel with a unique queen berth which is more center than aft. Even a noob like me knows it won't handle rough seas like a trawler, but maybe I have to compromise a little sea worthiness for something that would be comfortable to...

TY - the budget is for the purchase costs only, which is why I am I am looking @ one this week listed at $24K - PLENTY of extra $ for taxes, etc. And we all know that a listing price is rarely what one pays. The costs of ownership should not exceed those I already experience with my Pearson...

Considering a 27' Albin as minimum. Will have to board one to see if I like it. The 30' version or the 28' Cape Dory would probably be good, but my budget is so tiny at $30K.....

Having trouble finding Bayliners in the Northeast. May go check out that Chris Craft this weekend. Thx for advice on Volvos. Any other "brand" boats I should look at? So far the Bayliner looks to be a good choice, if I can't find a trawler...