Hi,
My other half and I are looking at a 44' Ocean Alexander cockpit motor yacht as a live aboard. Having looked at a fair number of other boats, we find that we really like the interiors and storage available on OA's.
I have a couple of questions, though. The boat we are considering is equipped with Caterpillar 3208 375hp diesels. What I'd like to know is what kind of fuel flow can I expect at various power settings?
What speed is best for economical long range cruise?
At what speed do you typically get the best and most comfortable ride?
Are owner manuals/operating handbooks available online?
In case you haven't guessed, this is a first for us. Neither of us has ever owned a boat before. I have never read or heard anyone say a negative thing about OA's from the late eighties and early nineties. Are we missing something?
Is there anywhere I can go to learn about the specs and various models available out there?
Thanks so much for any info you guys can send our way.
Cheers!!
My other half and I are looking at a 44' Ocean Alexander cockpit motor yacht as a live aboard. Having looked at a fair number of other boats, we find that we really like the interiors and storage available on OA's.
I have a couple of questions, though. The boat we are considering is equipped with Caterpillar 3208 375hp diesels. What I'd like to know is what kind of fuel flow can I expect at various power settings?
What speed is best for economical long range cruise?
At what speed do you typically get the best and most comfortable ride?
Are owner manuals/operating handbooks available online?
In case you haven't guessed, this is a first for us. Neither of us has ever owned a boat before. I have never read or heard anyone say a negative thing about OA's from the late eighties and early nineties. Are we missing something?
Is there anywhere I can go to learn about the specs and various models available out there?
Thanks so much for any info you guys can send our way.
Cheers!!