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500 Cockpit motoryacht
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- Scurvy Dog
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- Vessel Info: Cruiser 3670
- Location: Sandusky, Oh
500 Cockpit motoryacht
Gold Looper and multiple transits from Ohio to Fl etc.
Previously had aRegal 280,3207 Carver, Cruiser 3650 aft,(loop Boat) Cruiser 4450 aft, presently Cruiser 3670 for Lake Erie.
Looking at the Carver 500 Cockpit MY for a Florida and Bahamas boat.
Curious as to sea keeping abilities as the Cruiser 4450 was outstanding in all conditions.
We generally run 7-8 knots so rolling due to wakes and 2-3 ft waves are a concern. I would appreciate any feedback as to what I should expect as we are looking at 2 this week.
Fuel economy, true cruise speeds and fuel burn at cruise, top speed.
Slow speed, 7-8 knots fuel burn as well
Any of the Cummins to avoid or quirks in the 420 HP and 450 HP?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Good Karma
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- waybomb
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1987 3697 Carver Mariner
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1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1996 Boston Whaler Rage 15 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: 500 Cockpit motoryacht
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1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 Johnson Electromatic 85
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Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
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2022 Stingray 182 SC
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Re: 500 Cockpit motoryacht
I'd Rather Be Boating!
1989 Sea Ray Seville
1986 Carver Mariner 32'
1990's Thompson 22' Cuddy Cabin
1990's 4Winns 245 Vista Cruiser
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- bud37
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Re: 500 Cockpit motoryacht
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- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: December 10th, 2017, 2:51 pm
- Vessel Info: Cruiser 3670
- Location: Sandusky, Oh
Re: 500 Cockpit motoryacht
We spent 2 winters in the Bahamas with that boat. No issues with Gulf Stream ( no wind out of the North)
No issues with Gulf of Mexico when we took her from Sandusky, Oh to Ft. Pierce Fl and then having sold her delivered her to Galveston TX via Gulf of Mexico last year.
In the 3 years we had her we were full time live-aboard and logged probably over 14,000 miles. She saw 10-12's in Lake Michigan when we got caught in a rogue storm. In the Bahamas we had to ride out a storm for 20 hours so fierce that we couldn't see to move so that was on the hook! Came out of nowhere on a clear day! Very solid boat! Never a squeak.
We spend most of our time going 8-9 knots to conserve fuel so I am very conscious of "roll" at slow speed. I had a Carver 3207 that we liked but she rode hard in Lake Erie chop and now, retired, I'm into comfort and long distance travel.
I am looking at the 500 Cockpit as the next traveler but am concerned about the ride and roll at slow speed. Any input?
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Re: 500 Cockpit motoryacht
Again hopefully someone with that hull will chime in soon, nice to hear your experience .....very interesting and informative....
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