GL: Defever 49 for Loop

[Ken Bloomfield]

 Shay,
Don't worry about the "gee that's too big" comments.  Brenda and I handle
our 50' Marine Trader easily, and it has a very similar hull to the
Defever.  We are 4'10" in draft and I love it.  Shallower draft vessels
trying to dock in a cross wind are our entertainment.  You will have no
problems, and the "awesome vessel " comment that was made is spot on. 
Your side deck access and security is much like ours, and you will love
it.

Ken Bloomfield
m/v Tellico Lady
50' Marine Trader, Walkaround.

L. Shay Glass wrote:

  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.