??? V20 Sizes ???

[willy]

To be honest, I think as far as CC's go I have one of the better ones made in my 97 HydraSport 2250 Vestor but as far as I am concerned none of these type boats give me what I want. None of them really ride that well, none of them really are dry.I have been on the Contenders, the Formulas, and even a small Bertram, Good boats, but what I want is something like these two.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1985.../United-States

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979.../United-States

You see I want the ability to cruise comfortably in pretty much anything, the ability to stay on the water for weekends with friends fishing or family or a crew of super models.
The ability to run off shore and stay over night in good weather windows and with a fishing crew that will help split the fuel. Someday convert to diesels if it is in the cards otherwise stick with good gas engines, preferably Crusaders.

I am tired of the go fast type of thing, a 20 mph cruise is more than enough for me. Actually if I could find the right Trawler that I could afford that would be even better. Otherwise I would take either of these puppies and just cruise them at 12 knots and use little fuel and still have the giddy up I may want for bad weather or to get back to the dock quick for some reason.
I want a place to go on the water, I don't have a vacation home, this would be like a little get away place and a fishing boat in one. If I had any faith that our country would be getting back on its feet any time soon I would have bought one of these in stead of FishBones.

[Seacurity]

Stick w the Egg. That's my dream boat as well. For now my Rinker serves all purposes but as soon as my young ones decide that they no longer want the water sports and go fast ability, I will sell it and go for the larger Egg! A true home away from home type ship!

[Pipe_Dream]

Originally Posted by willy

. . . what I want is something like these two.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1985.../United-States

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979.../United-States

You see I want the ability to cruise comfortably in pretty much anything, the ability to stay on the water for weekends with friends fishing or family or a crew of super models.
The ability to run off shore and stay over night in good weather windows and with a fishing crew that will help split the fuel. Someday convert to diesels if it is in the cards otherwise stick with good gas engines, preferably Crusaders.

I am tired of the go fast type of thing, a 20 mph cruise is more than enough for me. Actually if I could find the right Trawler that I could afford that would be even better. Otherwise I would take either of these puppies and just cruise them at 12 knots and use little fuel and still have the giddy up I may want for bad weather or to get back to the dock quick for some reason.
I want a place to go on the water, I don't have a vacation home, this would be like a little get away place and a fishing boat in one. If I had any faith that our country would be getting back on its feet any time soon I would have bought one of these in stead of FishBones.

I hear you. Both nice looking boats, very desireable to me. I also have a thing for the Down East style picnic boats, like Fortier, Wasque and a host of others. A lot of our boating time is spent at low speed, drifting and at anchor. The extra room would be nice. That being said, the cheapest boat is that one you own outright, and that'd be the sweet P.D.

[Seacurity]

I hear that! I am fortunate to own my Rinker 270 and my Thompson 290 outright. Before the economy got so ****ty I did pretty well. Now, I can't even afford a $1500 V20!!

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by willy

I am tired of the go fast type of thing, a 20 mph cruise is more than enough for me. Actually if I could find the right Trawler that I could afford that would be even better.

I gotta agree with you Willy.. I've always loved the true trawler design. Something with a reliable engine and a midships sail. Give me enough food and water and I'll see you in the Mediterranean along the French and Spanish Riveras. I have no need to go fast.. it's fun for a while, yes, but only for a while... the beating you take is exhausting.. But a nice cruise at 15-25 is relaxing, and 6 knots under sail will eventually get you just about everywhere. Pipe dreams for sure, but it's nice to dream....ahhhhhhh.. I'd be like a kid with a new toy

[Seacurity]

Now that does sound nice Destroyer!!!

[Seacurity]

Lookey here;

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/boa/2042932177.html

I bet if every forum member put $200 in the pot we can have a great community mobile vacation home!!

[willy]

If it has been maintained well that is a sweet deal. I was on one in Barnegat Bay. You can go 12-14 mph tops, cruise is around 10 mph.
Those Lehmans burn about 3 gallons per HOUR. Run forever. The one I was on was an older boat like this and had over 3000 hrs.
Will sleep four adults comfortable or more if it has the bunk arrangement some have.
Love it.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Seacurity

Lookey here;

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/boa/2042932177.html

I bet if every forum member put $200 in the pot we can have a great community mobile vacation home!!

Home ported in New Jersey of course.....

[Seacurity]

That works for me! Actually she could be ported throughout the east coat starting in NY in May and work south. Kind of a roaming vacation water front.