Northeaster... forgive my lack of vernacular.... what do you mean by "CC"?. Your wanting a small sport fisherman right? I think you might mean...
Not sure you've covered it... Keep in mind the difference between a displacement hull and a planning hull. A couple of your comments made me...
Thanks Petros, that makes sense, I'll investigate the shipping weights. Thanks for noticing. It did turn out good. I really ought to paint it...
To clarify... I am not your normal sailor Road-able and launch-able both... but before you say one can't one has to consider who I am and what...
Thank you all OK... displacement = light boat weight on the trailer. I'll allow for another 1000 for gear and stuff. Trailer weighs 2550 now...
Thanks gentlemen... I take the advertised displacement as an empty rigged weight. add another 1500 or so for water, fuel, gear etc. I understand...
When a spec sheet states a displacement of x, thats the amount of water in x's units to float. That doesn't equate to a fully out of water weight...
I replied to the original 2 year thread as it was similar. Hydraulic design. What I am considering is my main power source for a boat that was...
hummm. similar situation, but on a sail boat Did you ever get the info you needed? I am researching the idea of using hydraulics to be the main...
You sure he didn't say 2-2.5 GPM (gallons per mile)? But then he is covering the distance pretty quick... so maybe. Still more than I could...
Actually, I like the idea... since all sail is slow... this allows for a more level deck which my wife would like. Her Maneirs Desease (an inner...
pjhrn; Why would you "Da_m him to he_l" for being creative... H is real and you don't want to go there or send anyone there. You wouldn't...
to: Alan White Yea Alan, me too, which why I started this thread... but "only" a dollar per mile would make my fishing buddies go giddy with...
Thanks all... it'll take me a bit to check out all the links and it won't be today... still researching... especially a concept call...
Anyone know anything about the smaller Powersailors... ie. 27-30 ft class?. Current entertaining a 27 ft Lancer (yea is a project boat too)... so...
If anyone is interested in it.... I"ll call her and ask permission to give out her phone number. Boat lis located near Port Clinton Ohio....
See wouldn't have gone lower... new trailer under it was worth what I was paying... not the mention the 2400 engine rebuild. but its a done...
Thanks SAQuestor... looking forward to your links. Looks like I need to research "semi-displacement". I probubly mis-used the term...
With two summers of fishing Lake Erie under my belt I have a question... I almost, repeat almost, bought an older Sportcraft 27ft...
Update Well, "Dave's Boat" didn't become Daves after all. Went up last weekend to pay for and do a final inspection (for which my offer was...
