I looked at a 1996 40 aft cabin and the broker said the boat had a draft of 4' 9" is this correct. If this is correct it is to much for my marina.
Thanks Sam
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I looked at a 1996 40 aft cabin and the broker said the boat had a draft of 4' 9" is this correct. If this is correct it is to much for my marina.
Thanks Sam
That can’t be right, the 53’s only have a draft of 4’ and they’re a lot heavier. I’d guess more like 3’
The buyers guide from the brochures page says 4’ 9”
I just purchased a 1987 40 aft. The catalog says 4'9" but the guy I bought it from swears its closer to 3'. It came from the S Shore of LI where the waters are shallow, and I only hit the sandy bottom once and just barely in the Moriches bay on my way to CT. He says he never would have bought it if it was that deep of a draft and he is a lifelong boater. I know this is not a conclusive answer BUT i do plan to measure mine as soon as I can and I will let you know when I do. I think the hulls were basically the same in 87 through the 90s.
I just sold my 1987 40' double cabin. With twin Crusaders and a 6,5 KW Onan, draft was around 4'6".Remember the weight of the fuel, fresh water, waste water and gear can make a difference. It is not anywhere near 3'
Thank you for your help, I can work with a draft of 3' 8" no more.
I can't make a offer till I know.
Thanks Sam
I plan to get in the water this weekend to check my porpellers, I will give you my best measurement!
might be apples to oranges but
my 1973 38' version of that design weighing 33k and big keel is a tad over 3' 6"
Then keep looking. They draft a bunch, even more than larger Hatt's. I believe the specs are in the brochures archive, and the first time I read the draft, I thought it was a typo. It isn't.
That's a Jim Wynne design, not a Hargrave. Great boats, but they do require some depth.