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Russell Davignon

Sat, Aug 14, 2021 1:42 PM

Making the move from sail to power, Really want a Huckins 44 Atlantic or another brand of Express cruiser. I'm Tired of going 5-8 knots, so a trawler type is not my first choice. That said I have practical concerns and need your opinions.1) Wondering if this class of powerboat is going to be very noisy and limit conversation between me and the admiral. I'm pretty deaf already and my sailboat's engine is, of course, down below and I'm up top driving, engine noise is barely audible at the helm.2) Although fuel range will dictate my route, wondering how an Express will handle a sea voyage as far as Grenada, island hopping from the East Coast of Florida.3) I've always been on a full keel sailboat and trashing through whatever was never a problem. Not sure the ride or the seakeeping ability of a keel-less "planing" powerboat will be a good idea for such a trip
As I said, 20 years of sailing a 44' cutter makes me wonder about the wisdom of my new choice. At least, I know, I don't know!
Thanks, Russ Davignon

Making the move from sail to power, Really want a Huckins 44 Atlantic or another brand of Express cruiser. I'm Tired of going 5-8 knots, so a trawler type is not my first choice. That said I have practical concerns and need your opinions.1) Wondering if this class of powerboat is going to be very noisy and limit conversation between me and the admiral. I'm pretty deaf already and my sailboat's engine is, of course, down below and I'm up top driving, engine noise is barely audible at the helm.2) Although fuel range will dictate my route, wondering how an Express will handle a sea voyage as far as Grenada, island hopping from the East Coast of Florida.3) I've always been on a full keel sailboat and trashing through whatever was never a problem. Not sure the ride or the seakeeping ability of a keel-less "planing" powerboat will be a good idea for such a trip As I said, 20 years of sailing a 44' cutter makes me wonder about the wisdom of my new choice. At least, I know, I don't know! Thanks, Russ Davignon

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Rudy Sechez

Sat, Aug 14, 2021 2:36 PM

Russell, can't respond to your specific questions about the Huckins, but
glad to see that you're converting. 8 knots... we've never seen that, but 5
isn't bad; it just takes longer. Going deaf? We've got the same problem
with both our eyes and ears, especially Jill.

*Rudy & Jill Sechez *
*BRINEY BUG-a 34' Sail-Assisted Trawler *
*850-832-7748 *
*www.trawlertrainingabc.com http://www.trawlertrainingabc.com *
Annapolis MD

Russell, can't respond to your specific questions about the Huckins, but glad to see that you're converting. 8 knots... we've never seen that, but 5 isn't bad; it just takes longer. Going deaf? We've got the same problem with both our eyes and ears, especially Jill. *Rudy & Jill Sechez * *BRINEY BUG-a 34' Sail-Assisted Trawler * *850-832-7748 * *www.trawlertrainingabc.com <http://www.trawlertrainingabc.com> * Annapolis MD

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David VanDenburgh

Sat, Aug 14, 2021 2:48 PM

Russell, we made that transition from a Cape Dory 36 to an Albin 36 twin diesel trawler three years ago. I want to go back. I would rather do less on a good sail boat than do more on a powerboat. The only place the trawler outshines the sailboat is in a canal. I hate the noise, the stink, the need to be an engineer. I loved the ambiance of sailing, even if I had no destination in mind. I don’t even want to take the trawler out. I would sell it in a minute if I could get my wife to agree. (And I see no advantage to going faster.)

David VanDenburgh
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On Aug 14, 2021, at 10:36 AM, Rudy Sechez rudysechez@gmail.com wrote:

Russell, can't respond to your specific questions about the Huckins, but
glad to see that you're converting. 8 knots... we've never seen that, but 5
isn't bad; it just takes longer. Going deaf? We've got the same problem
with both our eyes and ears, especially Jill.

*Rudy & Jill Sechez *
*BRINEY BUG-a 34' Sail-Assisted Trawler *
*850-832-7748 *
*www.trawlertrainingabc.com http://www.trawlertrainingabc.com *
Annapolis MD

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Russell, we made that transition from a Cape Dory 36 to an Albin 36 twin diesel trawler three years ago. I want to go back. I would rather do less on a good sail boat than do more on a powerboat. The only place the trawler outshines the sailboat is in a canal. I hate the noise, the stink, the need to be an engineer. I loved the ambiance of sailing, even if I had no destination in mind. I don’t even want to take the trawler out. I would sell it in a minute if I could get my wife to agree. (And I see no advantage to going faster.) David VanDenburgh Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 14, 2021, at 10:36 AM, Rudy Sechez <rudysechez@gmail.com> wrote: > > Russell, can't respond to your specific questions about the Huckins, but > glad to see that you're converting. 8 knots... we've never seen that, but 5 > isn't bad; it just takes longer. Going deaf? We've got the same problem > with both our eyes and ears, especially Jill. > > *Rudy & Jill Sechez * > *BRINEY BUG-a 34' Sail-Assisted Trawler * > *850-832-7748 * > *www.trawlertrainingabc.com <http://www.trawlertrainingabc.com> * > Annapolis MD > > To access the T&T List archives, go to https://lists.trawlering.com/empathy/list/trawlers.lists.trawlering.com > To unsubscribe, send email to trawlers-leave@lists.trawlering.com with nothing in the subject or body of the message. > > Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

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Ken Heim

Sun, Aug 15, 2021 1:49 PM

My biggest concern would be fuel capacity!
Ken

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From: Russell Davignon via Trawlers-and-Trawlering trawlers@lists.trawlering.com
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2021 9:42:25 AM
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Subject: T&T: Transition to Power

Making the move from sail to power, Really want a Huckins 44 Atlantic or another brand of Express cruiser. I'm Tired of going 5-8 knots, so a trawler type is not my first choice. That said I have practical concerns and need your opinions.1) Wondering if this class of powerboat is going to be very noisy and limit conversation between me and the admiral. I'm pretty deaf already and my sailboat's engine is, of course, down below and I'm up top driving, engine noise is barely audible at the helm.2) Although fuel range will dictate my route, wondering how an Express will handle a sea voyage as far as Grenada, island hopping from the East Coast of Florida.3) I've always been on a full keel sailboat and trashing through whatever was never a problem. Not sure the ride or the seakeeping ability of a keel-less "planing" powerboat will be a good idea for such a trip
As I said, 20 years of sailing a 44' cutter makes me wonder about the wisdom of my new choice. At least, I know, I don't know!
Thanks, Russ Davignon

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My biggest concern would be fuel capacity! Ken Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Russell Davignon via Trawlers-and-Trawlering <trawlers@lists.trawlering.com> Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2021 9:42:25 AM To: Trawlers & Trawlering Forum <trawlers@lists.trawlering.com> Subject: T&T: Transition to Power Making the move from sail to power, Really want a Huckins 44 Atlantic or another brand of Express cruiser. I'm Tired of going 5-8 knots, so a trawler type is not my first choice. That said I have practical concerns and need your opinions.1) Wondering if this class of powerboat is going to be very noisy and limit conversation between me and the admiral. I'm pretty deaf already and my sailboat's engine is, of course, down below and I'm up top driving, engine noise is barely audible at the helm.2) Although fuel range will dictate my route, wondering how an Express will handle a sea voyage as far as Grenada, island hopping from the East Coast of Florida.3) I've always been on a full keel sailboat and trashing through whatever was never a problem. Not sure the ride or the seakeeping ability of a keel-less "planing" powerboat will be a good idea for such a trip As I said, 20 years of sailing a 44' cutter makes me wonder about the wisdom of my new choice. At least, I know, I don't know! Thanks, Russ Davignon To access the T&T List archives, go to https://lists.trawlering.com/empathy/list/trawlers.lists.trawlering.com To unsubscribe, send email to trawlers-leave@lists.trawlering.com with nothing in the subject or body of the message. Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.