Floridakeysliving
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Good afternoon everyone. We full time RV and are currently entertaining the idea of full time boating in about 1 year. I am in the doing my homework stage. At this point I know I want 3 staterooms. Twin engine diesels. No more than 125 - 300HP each is my current plan.. just curious on brands. So many to look through. I'm okay with buying anything 1975-1995 area. Just new to larger boats. For example in RV world you have like 4 top brands that are way superior to anything else out there. So I decided on a 20 yr old model but from the top brands.
What are the good brands in trawler world? I have looked at viking widebody... Hatteras...marine trader..lien hwa.. .defever.. I'm wanting 50-60ft area max.max budget 225k area..
Also engine is a concern....in RV world a cat diesel engine is golden. No issues run forever. So that was my first thought in a boat. But it appears caterpillar isn't the greatest for boat engines.
Thanks for any Intel!
What are the good brands in trawler world? I have looked at viking widebody... Hatteras...marine trader..lien hwa.. .defever.. I'm wanting 50-60ft area max.max budget 225k area..
Also engine is a concern....in RV world a cat diesel engine is golden. No issues run forever. So that was my first thought in a boat. But it appears caterpillar isn't the greatest for boat engines.
Thanks for any Intel!