Camano 31 Purchase - What to Look For?

[SeattleWind]

We've narrowed our cruising boat search down to the Camano 31. This will be our first cruising boat, stepping up from ski boats. I want to give my kids the experience of cruising the San Juan Islands like I had as a kid and make family memories on the water. The Camano looks like a great boat our needs.

Of course we will get a professional survey, mechanical inspection and do a sea-trial on a boat that we put an offer on, but can any Camano owners share specific things to look out for and specific issues that you've come across with Camano's? Is there anything you wish you would have known before buying your Camano or any surprises? Are leaking fuel tanks an issue or any other big ticket items that are cause for concern?

Thank you for your insight!

 

[Mac2]

Welcome aboard. I've always admired the Camano's. I've never heard of anything bad, so that's something. Wonder what changed when Helmsman took them over.

 

[DavidM]

A lower helm seat would be a plus. Not all have them.

David

 

[Ken E.]

A friend had one of the early Camanos and liked it, I think with a Yanmar. Maybe there's an owners' forum that would be helpful to you.