Props

[fissioneng]

The spare set for my 43 MY. 23x22, 4 blade, 1.75" bore, Dynaquad, repaired by H&H, never run after.

$1500 for the pair. Located in VA.

[Finalee]

The spare set for my 43 MY. 23x22, 4 blade, 1.75" bore, Dynaquad, repaired by H&H, never run after.

$1500 for the pair. Located in VA.

Jeff- Thank God I don't need them! Got a replacement yet?

[fissioneng]

No, although getting interested in a 42 LRC Mk II in preparation for the Loop in a few years. They're pretty rare.

[Boatsb]

You need 5 years to shop. Right Krush and Jim?

[krush]

You need 5 years to shop. Right Krush and Jim?

I think I was more at 10ish

[Boatsb]

as soon as you sell the props you will buy a boat they fit on.

[Walter P]

as soon as you sell the props you will buy a boat they fit on.

I agree..... I would hold onto them until you're sure you won't need them. BTW, I think the 43 MY or
the 43 DC would be an ideal boat for a couple to do the great loop. You should consider replacing your
lost 43.

Walt

[fissioneng]

Several things I like better about the LRC:

- Galley up, I'm the cook
- Easy access to forward cleat via lower helm door (locks on the Loop)
- Easier access to aft cleats, my 43 MY was awkward (locks on the Loop)
- Easier access to swim platform/dinghy

I REALLY like the 48 LRC, but those are as rare as blue squirrels and big $$. I think too big for the Loop.

[Boatsb]

Not to be the one to destroy your dreams but.

1) LRC hulls are deep, round and full displacement for running long distances of open water.

2) The rivers and canals are not what tha5 hull is designed for. I'm wondering how it will handle the currents and eddies.

3) The ICW will allow better use of the legs she has but is it needed?

I'd look at more options because I think it may be the wrong tool for the task.

Bird please chime in. You are the one with river time.

[Beachcomber]

As an owner of a 42 LRC and previous owner of a 43DC I can address some of the pros and cons.
The LRC is much easier to get around on for us older folks, the pilot house doors on both side make life easy.
The engine room is better due to the smaller engines.
The ease of getting on and off the boat at different elevation docks is much easier with the LRC than the 43.
Having run the TN, Cumberland, Ohio rivers as well as the Tenn-Tom to the St Pete area for the winter you just have to plan for the currents more with the LRC than the 43.
Being able to plan fuel purchases when you find good deals is also a great feature.
Having said all that I really liked the 43 as it was a great handling boat. Either boat would do well for the loop. I wanted the LRC as when I retired 4 years ago we became full time cruisers and the LRC is more comfortable for us and much easier to maintain.
Climbing those flybridge ladders aren’t as much fun anymore..