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Old 06-11-2008, 06:24 PM   #2
CaptPKilbride
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Location: Connecticut and Downeast Maine
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Originally Posted by Gazmonte
I'm about to close on a 33' 1989 with carburated 7.4lt, any idea of fuel burning?
although I'm planing in using it as a trawler most of the time.
are these engines big enough for a heavy boat? any issues I should look for?
Thank you for your advise
If you want a trawler, get a trawler.
The 33 has a very low sheerline, and with the deep V hull there is not much bouyancy or volume in the bow. It will not track well, and be unstable with a snap-roll at displacement speeds. Once on plane, it is a great boat, with great handling... but it was never designed or meant to be operated comfortably as a trawler. Just my $0.02
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