[DBM1234]

OK, at this point I'm probably known as the guy who can't make up his mind, but after looking at a number of different hulls, I haven't yet found one that meets all of my needs. Engine down, "happily" cruise @ 18-20 Knot, 6'+/- headroom down below, somewhere close to a 3' draft. I've considered and am still considering all of the following hulls, Duffy 31, Flowers 33, BHM 28, Crowley beal 28, MDI 32, Osmand Beal 32, Padebco, 32, Markley 35, and Carmen 32.

I'm fishing for someone who owns a 31 RP with approx 380 HP who lives halfway close to an airport, and wouldn't mind taking me for a short sea trial. I'd gladly pay for time and fuel.

I truly apprecieate it.

DBM1234

 

[wbyrnes]

DE Hulls

All those hulls will do that, as well as any other DE hull. What it comes down to is how much power=fuel burn are you willing to live with

 

[GoodChance]

Man, you really can't make up your mind!!

Realize taht the Markley 35 and Carman 32 are Chesapeake deadrise hulls and are markedly different in ride and performance from your listed DE hulls. If you are seriously interested in a deadrise, look at the Carman first.

 

[DBM1234]

I started with the markley and the carmen and ende up at the Downeast because of the general lack of room in the chesapeake bay deadrise design. You have to get really big, 38-40' before you can get the engine down.

DBM

 

[GoodChance]

Is that a problem with a deadrise? Since the engine in a deadrise most often sits in the ****pit (as opposed to the cabin of a DE hull), the benefits of an engine above the sole are numerous (easier service, easier repair, gives you a great place to sit and cut bait).

I think taht a better deciding factor would be "where do you plan on using the boat?" If Inland waters, I'd go with a deadrise. If greater than 10 nm offshore, I'd go with a DE.

I own both a 46ft deadrise and a 35ft Duffy and am familiar with the benefits and disadvantages of both designs. PM me if you want to discuss further. Plus, I live about 20 miles from Ronnie Carman's shop.

 

[CaptainJimmy]

DBM1234 wrote:
OK, at this point I'm probably known as the guy who can't make up his mind, but after looking at a number of different hulls, I haven't yet found one that meets all of my needs. Engine down, "happily" cruise @ 18-20 Knot, 6'+/- headroom down below, somewhere close to a 3' draft. I've considered and am still considering all of the following hulls, Duffy 31, Flowers 33, BHM 28, Crowley beal 28, MDI 32, Osmand Beal 32, Padebco, 32, Markley 35, and Carmen 32.

I'm fishing for someone who owns a 31 RP with approx 380 HP who lives halfway close to an airport, and wouldn't mind taking me for a short sea trial. I'd gladly pay for time and fuel.

I truly apprecieate it.

DBM1234


i've fished a carmen 32 before.. nice drifting boat but WET WET WET. Too low on the freeboard too

 

[GoodChance]

Please be aware taht the Carman of old is NOT the Carman of new. Around 2002 or so, Carman boats changed over from being a fiberglass over plywood boat (backyard design) to a solid fiberglass hull designed by David Sintes. The old 32's were narrow and low freeboard (designed for crabbing on the Chesapeake). The new 32's are much, much bigger than the old 32's in every single way.

 

[CaptainJimmy]

GoodChance wrote:
Please be aware taht the Carman of old is NOT the Carman of new. Around 2002 or so, Carman boats changed over from being a fiberglass over plywood boat (backyard design) to a solid fiberglass hull designed by David Sintes. The old 32's were narrow and low freeboard (designed for crabbing on the Chesapeake). The new 32's are much, much bigger than the old 32's in every single way.

yeah this was an older carman 32...approx 1996, chesapeake deadrise box stern.

This one was a Volvo V6 (GM 4.3L) gas boat, only 40 gals of fuel...Nice bay boat, terrible bluewater boat