These are very informitive video's. Thank you for all your help. 1. What type of Halls in a Cruiser Yachts 405 Aft Cabin, Meridian 408 Aft Cabin, Carver 39 Aft Cabin And a Silverton 39 Aft Cabin. 2. What is a modified Vee? Good on gas?
@cruising5to1
8 ай бұрын
Let me start with question number 2: a modified vee hull is a modern version of the deep vee hull designed by Bertram and successfully raced in offshore raced on both the east and west coast and even in Europe. The deep vee hull has a fine entry into the water from the bow and continues to the stern of the boat. This makes for a very comfortable and seaworthy ride. The modified deep vee begins with a fine entry at the bow and begin flattening out toward the stern. While this does not provide for as smooth a ride as the deep vee, it does make for much better fuel economy. Deep vees are hard on the wallet at the fuel pump and most cruiser will never wish to experience the difference between the deep vee and modified vee hulls. Boats can take a lot more beating than your boat's crew. Regarding question number 1, each of the vessels questioned are planing hulls of the modified vee configuration. To be sure, all one need do is look to at the bottom of the boat (even that part of the bow that sits out of the water) and look for hard chines that will run from the bow and usually to the stern. These horizontal runs that look like shelves are a clear indication that the hull is a planing hull because they assist by pushing the bottom of the boat out of the water. The faster the boat travels through the water, the more pressure is created by these "shelves" to eventually get the boat on plane. Keep mind though, the boat is at its least efficiency once it exceeds its hull speed until reaching full plane. This is called plowing and makes enemies from other boaters around you. This is where the semi-displaced hull outshines the planing hull. The semi-displaced hull don't begin planing until the bow wake transfers to the stern of the boat, allowing for a much greater range of efficiency, but at the risk of overall speed. For example, a 45 foot boat has a hull speed of approximately 9 knots (www.omnicalculator.com/sports/hull-speed). This size boat becomes inefficient after this speed, but if its a planing hull attempting to rise above the water, the plowing becomes even more inefficient. The semi-displaced hull, on the other hand, does not waste energy pushing the boat up and out of the water with chines; however, it is inefficient by pushing the boat against the water until it too left onto plane. Lastly, while you can find gas boats of the kind you're interested in above, I would highly discourage a gas boat. These boats should be diesel. Yes, they are more expensive, harder to work on, and require a bit more maintenance, diesel is safer (diesel does not explode and requires high ignition sources to cause fire), they are MUCH more efficient, and have a much longer life expectancy (10,000 hours for a diesel engine as opposed to 1,200 hours for a well maintained gas engine). While friends of mine have argued that for the additional costs of the diesel engine and the saving they may provide in fuel economy, they cannot argue the safety aspect. Gas does not need much to go boom! Just YouTude gas engine explodes vs. diesel. I hope all this rambling is helpful and I'm sorry for any misspelling or grammatical errors, my wife is cooking my dinner. Happy boating and cruising.
@williamwebberjr8045
9 ай бұрын
I realize i am late to the party - 2yrs after the video is made however my family is considering Hatteras MY 48 - 58 ft (similar to your boat). I am interested to know how the type of prop effects efficiency, vibration etc. So 3 blades or 4 or 5 etc. Thank you for your videos.
@cruising5to1
9 ай бұрын
That is a great question! 5 blades and above are designed for high-speed and high revolution. 4 blade designed for planing hulls but you'll see them on semi-displaced and fully displaced hulls for smoothness. 3 blade props work well for slow boats like mine but you'll see them also on planing hulls, these props just don't have the same bite in the water. Then there is the cost! 3 blade props are somewhat affordable and 5 blade props cost more than my first NEW car...EACH. Of course, the 4 blade falls in the middle. Then there is the tuning! A 5 blade prop is similar to a Ferrari and needs turning just because it touched the water, the 3 blade is like a VW Bug, run them until they fall off or there is significant damage. The 4 blade will need to be tuned after cuts and dings are worked out. Personally, I run what the manufacturer used. They had the R&D to figure out what was best for that boat. On a side note, I may consider a change to the 48' Viking from 3 blade to 4 blade props. They have big engines and could probably benefit from more bite that 4 blade props provide, but then the issue is what size and pitch. This all goes out the window when considering a single screw. In this case, you're looking at the size and weight of the vessel. Engineering and science is involved to determine the best, most efficient propeller, and hopefully, the R&D of the manufacturer got it right.
@williamwebberjr8045
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your prop guidance. It sounds like we will go with the Manufacturer recommended - although I like tge sound of a 4 blade smooth ride (subject to price). Have a Happy New Year!
@mattmitcham820
Жыл бұрын
Carver 56 Voyager
@cruising5to1
Жыл бұрын
Maybe soon!
@waldronsfamilystudio1129
8 ай бұрын
Thank you again, You have been a great help!
@ahsahm
3 жыл бұрын
YES, I'M INTERESTED in all models!
@cruising5to1
3 жыл бұрын
I am in search of other boats and owners. Most boat owners love to talk about their boat but hate the camera.
@howardhurst1957
3 жыл бұрын
check out the Bayliner 4550/4588
@cruising5to1
3 жыл бұрын
I can do that!!!! I did one earlier on this channel named Stacey's Boat. But there are others I can do a walkthrough on.
@BillSias-op7xw
2 жыл бұрын
Let's find out about Bolger's Boats, the Tennessee is a great boat to look at (staying close to shore in big waters) but they are so efficient, low powered, ample space for the camper on a budget. Good vid and BTW I think we argue on Yacht World Forums, LOL>
@michaeldonato3120
3 жыл бұрын
Krogen Express 52’
@cruising5to1
3 жыл бұрын
That's a nice boat!!! I don't know anyone who has one, but I will approach the next owner with one and see what I can do.
@edbaird5609
3 жыл бұрын
Would like to see a Carver aft cabin 466 MY. That would be helpful
@cruising5to1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your input. I will be on the search for one
@jasonsikora4893
3 жыл бұрын
this is exactly the information ive been looking for.
@cruising5to1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It been hard lately to find any boats at the docks, which is good thing since people are cruising; but it makes it hard to find time to video the boat. I'm still on it and hope to have a Sea Ray and Carver soon!!!
@matthewholzmueller6292
3 жыл бұрын
Nordhavn makes a coastal cruiser, it has a semi displacement hull, and I believe just under 5 foot of draft. Not sure what the used market is for them.
@cruising5to1
3 жыл бұрын
There is someone who did the Loop recently on this boat. It needed a folding radar arch, but it looked comfortable and very classy. See kzitem.info/news/bejne/pH2Gqo6XmISHgKw
@mikeramsey9747
3 жыл бұрын
I like your plan to do the boat tours and interviews with owners about likes and dislikes. Affordable is always good.
@cruising5to1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! It should be easy once summer starts and we begin to cruise. I hope it's fun too!
@michiganengineer8621
3 жыл бұрын
So much depends on the budget you want to allocate for buying a boat. Both the Boomershines and onFIREfamily are looking for something under $2-300k. Their problems are they _need_ 3+ cabins, well and they're also on the West coast. Personally I'd want a power catamaran like the Aspen C108 or 120, the Aquila 36 would be good and has two cabins.
@cruising5to1
3 жыл бұрын
I am such a traditionalist. I don't think there is anything better than a deep, heavy and thick hull. That said, I love the idea of a cat with outboard engines. Everything on one level and very comfortable. But these are new and expensive boats. Kind of out of my price range unless I spend everything I have. That would limit my booze and food.
@michiganengineer8621
3 жыл бұрын
@@cruising5to1 LOL Too true on the booze and food. Yeah the least expensive is the Aspen 108 and loaded up it's not too far under $500k. I'm hoping to play the right numbers before I hit 70 LOL
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