Remember that it may take a little while to find your dream boat. [links]
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Remember that it may take a little while to find your dream boat. [links]
If you decide to find yourself a used boat, it would be best to check out some local options.
A lot of fishermen use cuddy boats as their fishing boats because of the price, storage capabilities, and the small stature. more
One of the best values when it comes to trawling boats is the Carver c34. more
Another perk to buying used is the option to buy from a private seller or a dealer. more
You should also check out the Trailcraft boat models. here
Then comes:
Bayliner VR5. Bayliner is very good at compact cruising boats, as illustrated by the buying public regard for the 642.
Cormate T24.
Sting 610 DC.
Jeanneau Cap Camarat 6.5 WA.
Yamarin 65 Day Cruiser.
Beneteau Flyer 6.6 Sundeck.
Finnmaster T7.
Clear Aries Cabin.
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What is the best cabin cruiser under 30 feet? At 28 feet, the Bayliner 285 SB is a great cruiser which is still small enough to be towed and stored on your property.
The power plant(s) will be the issue. In the 24-28' range, you will find single/dual small blocks, single big blocks, or dual outboards. Don't be afraid of a single big block, if the engine/outdrive combo is done right. My brother's 30' Rinker is a single 8.1L with VP duoprop and runs 52MPH. Personally, I think dual small blocks or outboards would be the ticket. You don't need dual big blocks for a 27-28' boat. here
Where are you located? For your budget the market is flooded with 25-30' cruisers. I'm actually looking to sell mine now for under what your looking to spend. here
Re: gona buy a cabin cruiser need some advice [links]
Re: gona buy a cabin cruiser need some advice
Any tips on boats with GOOD floor plans
Thanks again
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The number and type of engines on a Great Loop boat can include one to multiple motors, inboards, stern drives and outboards, and motors that run on diesel or gasoline. Displacement vessels will usually be propelled by a single economic diesel while planing hulls may have multiple higher revving, gas engines that deliver more speed but also cost more to run per mile. In some parts, the distances between fuel docks can be significant so a boat that has a range of at least a couple of hundred miles on one tank would be ideal. more
Each year, an average of 150 people complete the Great Loop, which is a network of waterways that recreational boaters take to effectively circumnavigate the eastern half of the United States. “Loopers,” as they are called, travel parts of the Atlantic Coast, the Intracoastal Waterway, the Great Lakes, the Canadian Heritage Canals and the river system of the American Midwest. The trip ranges 5,000-7,000 miles depending on the route and detours taken and usually takes about a year to complete.
Different people cruise the Loop differently. Some like to anchor out while others go strictly dock-to-dock. Some like to be near amenities every evening while others won’t set foot in a restaurant, preferring to save money by cooking aboard. Some people prefer to have luxurious accommodations and conveniences like an onboard washer/dryer so they travel with a portable “home,” while others opt for hotel or motel room stays and laundromats.
Cabin cruisers are boats that by definition, have a cabin aboard but they come in many flavors. Some types of boats that fall into this category are pocket cruisers (usually signifying smaller boats) and motor yachts (typically larger vessels with multiple cabins and two engines capable of delivering higher speeds). Other such boats are convertible fishing boats and power catamarans. Cabin cruiser scan have semi-displacement or planing hulls. They’re usually equipped with liveaboard amenities including full baths/showers, galleys, and plenty of stowage for clothes, tools and spare parts. more