Originally Posted by
dsharp
i personally would go with the convertible. I find it much more enjoyable to run a boat from the bridge especially at night. I like being able to see the transom corners when docking, the wider side decks for tying up and adjusting lines when going through locks, etc. the maintenance on a double cabin are a pain. You can’t get to the rudder boxes or the steering ram very easily. If you do have to pull an engine it’s much easier with a convertible. If you don’t plan on maintaining the boat yourself that part may not matter to you. The trawler speed is nice for fuel economy but after about the 6th hour and wanting to get to the destination the extra speed is nice to have.