Spec plate typical; models vary
- Length overall
- 30–60 ft
- Usually aboard
- 4–10 people
- Drive
- Single or twin diesel inboard
- Draft
- Deep
- Where it lives
- Marina slip or mooring
- Towing
- Not usually trailered
- Skill to start
- Real training first
- Upkeep
- Heavy
Always go by the boat's own capacity plate and the builder's numbers. Towing classes are rough guides: check your vehicle's rated towing capacity.
Waters
- Ponds, small lakes and riversFair weather, with care
- Big lakes, bays and soundsMade for it
- Open ocean beyond the coastMade for it
Good at
- Fuel-thrifty at displacement speeds
- Real living space and storage
- Made for long-range cruising
Think twice
- Slow: plan on 6 to 9 knots
- Big upkeep: diesel, systems, bottom paint
- Slip and haul-out costs scale with length
Ask before you buy or rent
- A full marine survey and an engine survey?
- Fuel and water tank condition?
- When was the bottom last painted?
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