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But there are other dimensions and equipment that need to be addressed, so let’s look at everything you’ll need for a Great Loop boat.
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But there are other dimensions and equipment that need to be addressed, so let’s look at everything you’ll need for a Great Loop boat.
The inside-outside salon of the MJM 53z seems like a nice way to watch the world go by along the Loop. more
A good chartplotter and GPS can be invaluable because some parts of this adventure look alike.
Like fuel, pumpout stations can be few and far between. You do not want to empty your black-water tanks into America’s lakes and rivers, not to mention that getting caught can be painful to your wallet. Have sufficient tanks. [links]
"A good proportion of our owners are retired or planning to retire and go cruising, and they are looking for boats they can spend a good amount of time on," says Jeff Messmer, vice president of Ranger. "Our boats are ideal for the waters of the Northwest. We equip them with large tanks so folks can stay away from the dock for an extended period," he adds. New owners can take delivery in Puget Sound, cruise the Northwest waters, some as far as Alaska, then return the boat to the factory where it's shrinkwrapped and delivered it to the owner's local dealer for recommissioning. here
It's not hard to find agreement on the hardiness of Pacific Northwest boaters.
Bellingham-based Sea Sport boats are known for durability, dependability, and ability to handle rough water.
Aluminum hulls, like on this Duckworth, are a regional favorite given the area's rocky coastlines and floating debris from lush forests.
Enclosed boats like this American Tug provide warmth and shelter from the rain and fog common to the region.
Trying to find an multi-functional boat that can be easy to fish/crab from, just cruising around to the different areas within the Puget Sound as I grow in experience and hopefully be able to pull an tube (although that isnt a must). more
Something big enough to deal with the weather in the Puget Sound if it gets rough is important. here
My price point is 25k (cant go above)
Hoping anything from 17-22ft
Max towing capacity of my vehicle is 3500 (with trailer)
Like the idea of outboard but I hear there are drawbacks with that. [links]
Im sure there are a lot of questions like this. I have always been on boats but have never owned one. I am looking into getting a boat that would be ideal for fishing on the Puget Sound or any of the lakes around Washington. My wife likes the idea of having a place like a cuddy cabin. more
Dinghies may be easier to carry, launch, and retrieve from a cruising motorboat. [links]
As one builder of performance sailboats says when comparing its line of light air performance models, if you motor most of the time in the conditions you cruise in, buy a motorboat.
But Wait…There’s More
A boat that is safe, comfortable, and a good shelter for its crew. In places like the Pacific Northwest where cold, wet weather is a fact of life, it is much more relaxing being inside a heated pilothouse than sitting in the cockpit at the helm in foul weather gear, exposed to wind and rain, everyone else huddled under the dodger. [links]
Refilling the main fuel tank becomes a frequent routine, not to mention feeding the genset to power the watermaker and other appliances and charge the batteries.
Some hull shapes provide stability, and there are active stabilizing systems, which work as well as the mainsail on a sailboat to keep things from rolling from side to side. [links]