GL: Defever 49 for Loop

[Jim T]

  Twins have their advantages . My Bayliner 38 draws 3ft 2in , will do 20
knots but economical at 6 . By the way the bottom of the props is at  2ft
2in ! The 45 has similar draft specs . I did the loop in my 38 &  never
touched bottom ( knock on wood ! ) . Jim T sends.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph Yost (home)" <Ralph at AlphaCompServices.com>
To: <fred at tug44.org>; "L. Shay Glass" <shayglass at gmail.com>;
<great-loop at lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: GL: Defever 49 for Loop


> Agreed !
> Single engine is always better than twins when running in shoal waters,
for
> the purposes of underwater protection. You WILL make a mistake or two
sooner
> or later ! Or, you may not even make a mistake but be the victim of a
> loggerhead or other underwater object striking the prop/rudder/strut.
>
> I found that 40 ft trawler single engine appeared to be a wise choice for
> the Loop. It afforded ample space, living conditions, yet remained single
> engine for simplicity, underwater protection, and lower operational and
> maintenance costs. Once the boat is over 40ft you will usually find twin
> engines.
> R.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "fred" <fred at tug44.org>
> To: "L. Shay Glass" <shayglass at gmail.com>; <great-loop at lists.samurai.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 3:51 PM
> Subject: Re: GL: Defever 49 for Loop
>
>
> > Shay,
> >
> > That's an awfully large boat, hopefully you have crew to help handle it.
> > One good rule is to get the smallest boat you can be comfortable on.
> >
> > Fred
> > Tug 44
> >
> > ----------------------------------------
> > From: "L. Shay Glass" <shayglass at gmail.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 2:56 PM
> > To: great-loop at lists.samurai.com
> > Subject: GL: Defever 49 for Loop
> >
> > I am considering a 49' Defever Pilothouse for my retirement boat and
doing
> > the great loop.  I would appreciate your thoughts on using 49' Defever
> > Pilothouse for the great loop.  The boat has 4'6" draft, 15' beam, 17'
> > bridge clearance, 50,000 displacement with twin Lehman 135 enjoins.
> >
> > --
> > Shay Glass
> > boatless in NC
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