The Luhrs is a nice boat. Problem is you docking solo. How fast can you jump off the flybridge backing down in the slip and grab lines? That is without killing yourself if you slip ontheway. Fly bridges all have that issue.
Many flybridge boats like that have another exterior helm station (throttles and wheel) on the main deck right next to the ladder going up the flybridge. That way no ladders and you're only a few feet from the transom for seeing and grabbing lines docking easily. The hi ender flybridge styles like Vikings, Jerseys, Hateras etc. almost all have this set up.
My 25' Grady White was chosen by me just for the reason you mentioned- sleep on boat. Had shore power with 120VAC heat & TV. Nice for one person. A bit tight to two to sleep on. You wake at 2AM on boat get a coffee at WaWa and then leave dock. No 1 or 2 hour drives to get to the boat in the wee hours. You're there the night before. But no shower if you stay a few nights. I used to do whole weekend down Shark River. Drive down day time Friday with supplies. Fish Sat & Sun. Hits Kelly's a few times. Ah the good old days.
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I have to stop writing before I start crying. LMAO
Also starting thinking about single engine boats too. There are quite a few used True World Marine boats with single engine diesels out there ( I think Yanmar diesels -but not sure). It ain't real fast but will run for years( I think some one said: they rust before they bust- or something like that).
Capt. Frank
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Originally Posted by Luna Sea 3
For an example..
http://www.boats.com/boat-details/in...known/19315941
http://www.boats.com/boat-details/in...Meter/15415481
i like this one the most http://www.boats.com/boat-details/in...y-%21/19435161
I have the CC with twin engines,got the speed but don't need it anymore.
Now, comfort. I will be going solo occasionally, but mostly will have at least 1 other. I will not head to the canyons but will head to the Mud bouy and offshore, but not as far as the canyons. Mostly along the beach. Don't need speed. I am looking to stay in it overnight at the dock. There were times I sleep in my truck the night before a early fishing trip, but back pain says I can't do that anymore.
I am not looking for too much of a boat. I see alot of nice rides up to the $25k mark, but I have to go into the 1980's.
Idealy I want no bigger then a 31', like you said. Any bigger and I need a crew, but since I am looking for used, I have to take what I can find within my price range. |
