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Def looking used. I have owned 3 boats but nothing as large as a 34' and I have cruised the ICW ....... Virginia to Jacksonville.... but it was years ago and actually was in a sailboat.
Appreciate your "help" but I already knew that oars and sails were more efficient.
Thank you FunInDuhSun. I have read elsewhere where this is reasonable. Some folks don't like to go slow and don't appreciate the ICW. Now if I can get a few more knowledgeable replies, it would be appreciated.
Been reading about hulls etc and how they can affect MPG (GPH). We are looking for a boat for cruising the ICW but don't want one that will only hit 10 knots max. Would like something a little faster for the few occasions we may cross the bay (or just outrun a storm). Like the looks of the 34'...
We are considering buying a 34'-40' boat for mainly cruising the ICW. Seems the "cruisers" have mostly stern drives. Some of the "convertibles" ( I guess that's what they are called). have inboards (Silverton etc.) We have owned I/O before but this is a whole new adventure we are considering...
