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Discussion in 'Ocean Yacht' started by Paul Heberer, Mar 19, 2022.

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  1. Paul Heberer, Mar 19, 2022
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    Paul Heberer New Member

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    Could someone please me because I need accurate draft measurements for a 2000 48' SS versus a 56' SS. I see varying numbers from dealers.
  2. olderboater, Mar 19, 2022
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    You will see varying numbers based on load and based on specific model as many change over the years. They're all just approximations and to be sure you'd have to measure. What numbers are you seeing?
  3. rtrafford, Mar 20, 2022
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    If draft is that critical of a component, make your contract subject to all of the norms and add that draft measurement to the requirements, verified in survey during the haul.
  4. Paul Heberer, Mar 20, 2022
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    I'm seeing about 4'5" for the 56' and 4'1" for the 48'
  5. mapism, Mar 20, 2022
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    Which models are you referring to, a Superhawk 48 and a Predator 56?
    If so, and if a few inches are critical for your cruising habits, I'd be more concerned by the fact that in very shallow waters you can raise the legs with the former, while there's nothing you can do with the shafts of the latter.
  6. olderboater, Mar 20, 2022
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    He's referring to an Ocean 48' SS and an Ocean 56' SS. Clue is where he posted.
  7. mapism, Mar 20, 2022
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    Doh! I didn't notice that, sorry.
  8. Riknpat, Mar 24, 2022
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    On another note regarding draft. In todays interesting YF post on Pendennis' new build Fox it quotes (accurately) a claim that the draft is 14 and a half feet. Isn't that rather a lot in a 114 foot boat? Or no? Just curious.
  9. olderboater, Mar 24, 2022
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    I almost choked on my bottle of water on that. We just took delivery last year on a 116' boat with a draft of 4'. So, now you have the two extremes.
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