Strictly a trivial pursuit at this point but if things play out the way i hope they will we will be boat shopping in the fall. I have a feeling we will outgrow our 'pocket trawler' fairly soon.
After reading literlly thousands of pages on the topic I feel that i know what i am looking for my next boat. Our 'starter yacht' will be able to be priced low enough that we will be able to sell and move up.
Anyhow, who makes one that fits the specs?
Must be's:
1) 30'-40' she must be able to be single handed or at least with min help. Slip space at our YC is somewhat limited in the 40+ range and we like the club.
2) 10'+ beam
3) Full displacement. I know that the mathematical 'top speed' for such a dimensioned boat is 7-10knts...i am OK with that. For sea keeping and efficiency reasons this is a MUST
4)At least 2 entirely separate cabins...we plan on 90+ nights with our 4 year old. more than a week at a time of sharing a sleeping kinda cramps my style
5) cost less than 275K.
6) draft less than 4.5'
7) air draft less than 19'
8) diesel powered
9) interior climate control. We have heat and AC in the cabins of our current boat but we have to go on deck to get to the aft cabin, which is covered with canvas but is still a cold trip in Nov.
10) Noise maker
It would be NICE to have:
1) An outside deck capable of accommodating 4 adults and 2 children. Kinda rules out a 'traditional' trawler profile in this size range.
2) single engine
3) Lehman, CAT, Lugger are all preferred. others are OK on a case by case basis, Id be OK with a Detroit or Yanmar. but, sorry, no Cummins, ill try to avoid Volvo too but not a deal breaker.
3) 400NM range. I could be willing to add a tank if need be and space provided
4) Little exterior wood work. I find nothing rewarding about sanding and finishing. I love how it looks but IMHO, the ways don't justify the means.
4) 2 heads
5) Fly bridge
Tall order to fill? Impossible?
After reading literlly thousands of pages on the topic I feel that i know what i am looking for my next boat. Our 'starter yacht' will be able to be priced low enough that we will be able to sell and move up.
Anyhow, who makes one that fits the specs?
Must be's:
1) 30'-40' she must be able to be single handed or at least with min help. Slip space at our YC is somewhat limited in the 40+ range and we like the club.
2) 10'+ beam
3) Full displacement. I know that the mathematical 'top speed' for such a dimensioned boat is 7-10knts...i am OK with that. For sea keeping and efficiency reasons this is a MUST
4)At least 2 entirely separate cabins...we plan on 90+ nights with our 4 year old. more than a week at a time of sharing a sleeping kinda cramps my style
5) cost less than 275K.
6) draft less than 4.5'
7) air draft less than 19'
8) diesel powered
9) interior climate control. We have heat and AC in the cabins of our current boat but we have to go on deck to get to the aft cabin, which is covered with canvas but is still a cold trip in Nov.
10) Noise maker
It would be NICE to have:
1) An outside deck capable of accommodating 4 adults and 2 children. Kinda rules out a 'traditional' trawler profile in this size range.
2) single engine
3) Lehman, CAT, Lugger are all preferred. others are OK on a case by case basis, Id be OK with a Detroit or Yanmar. but, sorry, no Cummins, ill try to avoid Volvo too but not a deal breaker.
3) 400NM range. I could be willing to add a tank if need be and space provided
4) Little exterior wood work. I find nothing rewarding about sanding and finishing. I love how it looks but IMHO, the ways don't justify the means.
4) 2 heads
5) Fly bridge
Tall order to fill? Impossible?