WTB 50ish Convertible for Cruising

[Eddieclemons]

I think several of you here are aware we are in the market, but I thought I would throw it back out there if you should hear of or see something? Budget is up to 300 for the right boat in the right location. Three staterooms is a must. If you have shopping and or buying advise I am open to any and all of that also. Not in a super big hurry, but definitely ready to go on the right boat.

Thanks,
Eddie Clemons
615*479#6037

 

[rustybucket]

Good luck with your search! Where are you located? What's your intended boating area?

 

[Eddieclemons]

Good luck with your search! Where are you located? What's your intended boating area?

Cumberland River and Lakes of Tennessee for the next couple of years and then hopefully Great Lakes to Gulf Shores, after that who knows if we like it. Thanks for asking.

 

[bigbill]

you interested in a fixer upper 60 enclosed bridge? a buddy has one for sale in mississippi on the gulf coast

 

[Eddieclemons]

you interested in a fixer upper 60 enclosed bridge? a buddy has one for sale in mississippi on the gulf coast

I am thinking a 54 would be as large as we want to go, and I would prefer to stay around the 16'4" beam of the 52.

No towers

 

[Briankinley2004]

I know where a 55 would be for sale for the right money lol

 

[rustybucket]

Cumberland River and Lakes of Tennessee for the next couple of years and then hopefully Great Lakes to Gulf Shores, after that who knows if we like it. Thanks for asking.

I'd suggest looking north to the great lakes, there are quite a few freshwater hatts up there.

I know you were asking for a convertible specifically but I'm not sure that's going to be the best arrangement for you. That being said I'm not sure what would be, maybe some of the people with freshwater river/lakes cruising experience can chime in. I guess the biggest question is do you like to go fast? Or do you need to go fast? Seems like most of your time would be hull speed, which is terrible for big diesels.

 

[Eddieclemons]

I'd suggest looking north to the great lakes, there are quite a few freshwater hatts up there.

I know you were asking for a convertible specifically but I'm not sure that's going to be the best arrangement for you. That being said I'm not sure what would be, maybe some of the people with freshwater river/lakes cruising experience can chime in. I guess the biggest question is do you like to go fast? Or do you need to go fast? Seems like most of your time would be hull speed, which is terrible for big diesels.

All great points, and yes speed would be limited for the most part. Hull speed and some up on plane also. Most of the boats we have looked at are already being operated under 20knts regardless of location and ability. I could live with a really nice old Convertible with Naturals that just crawls along. I don't see me buying anything but a convertible unfortunately, its a ascetics thing and at this point nothing else has really excited me.

The boat that everyone here wants me in is a 48-52 SeaRay DB Sedan with QSM's. Who knows maybe I will save a little more, break down, and conform to masses.
http://www.idealyachts.net/sea-ray-52-db-specs



Thanks for comments,

 

[rustybucket]

All great points, and yes speed would be limited for the most part. Hull speed and some up on plane also. Most of the boats we have looked at are already being operated under 20knts regardless of location and ability. I could live with a really nice old Convertible with Naturals that just crawls along. I don't see me buying anything but a convertible unfortunately, its a ascetics thing and at this point nothing else has really excited me.

The boat that everyone here wants me in is a 48-52 SeaRay DB Sedan with QSM's. Who knows maybe I will save a little more, break down, and conform to masses.
http://www.idealyachts.net/sea-ray-52-db-specs



Thanks for comments,

The SeaRay is definitely more of a lake/river boat for sure. Looking at just the weight alone. My 52c is somewhere north of 60k lbs in weight, that SeaRay is closer to 37k lbs.

I would NEVER dream of taking that SeaRay out into the gulf or open ocean water, it's just not made for those type of conditions (other than short day trips in calm weather). But rough water riding may not be necessary up there so you would just be lugging around the extra 30k lbs.

 

[motoryacht lover]

The SeaRay is definitely more of a lake/river boat for sure. Looking at just the weight along. My 52c is somewhere north of 60k lbs in weight, that SeaRay is closer to 37k lbs.

I would NEVER dream of taking that SeaRay out into the gulf or open ocean water, it's just not made for those type of conditions (other than short day trips in calm weather). But rough water riding may not be necessary up there so you would just be lugging around the extra 30k lbs.

I have seen quite a few of the 52 Sea Ray’s in the Bahamas. Which I think is somewhat of a testimony to atleast a minimum of seaworthiness. In other words I don’t agree that that particular Sea Ray is not made for some ocean conditions such that could/would be encountered on a Bahamas cruise.

 

[rsmith]

Every time a Sea Ray has pulled in next to me it’s caught fire. Always the power inlet on the boat.

 

[Eddieclemons]

We are still in the Market if anyone is considering selling or knows of anything that might be coming available.

I think several of you here are aware we are in the market, but I thought I would throw it back out there if you should hear of or see something? Budget is up to 300 for the right boat in the right location. Three staterooms is a must. If you have shopping and or buying advise I am open to any and all of that also. Not in a super big hurry, but definitely ready to go on the right boat.

Thanks,
Eddie Clemons
615*479#6037

 

[Briankinley2004]

I know where a 55 would be for sale for the right money lol

Im not married to mine

 

[rustybucket]

I have seen quite a few of the 52 Sea Ray’s in the Bahamas. Which I think is somewhat of a testimony to atleast a minimum of seaworthiness. In other words I don’t agree that that particular Sea Ray is not made for some ocean conditions such that could/would be encountered on a Bahamas cruise.

Eh, seeing them in the bahamas really isn't saying much. Crossing on a nice day is like a ride down the cumberland. I know a guy who used to take his 15' tri-hull over to the bahamas on a regular basis from lauderdale. Minimum seaworthiness, yeah sure, I could buy that. But if you ever get in some real snot and things start pounding, and things start breaking......

 

[krush]

As you age, rethink the convertible for cruising. They make great boats for cruising, but unless you have a lower station, you must climb up to the bridge.

And maybe you want to be away from the other half and enjoy peace, but it hurts the "social-ness" having to separate from the rest of the crew. And you gotta climb down to get a sandwich. On long trips at hull-speed on the rivers, a lower station closer to food/toilet is nice.

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

As you age, rethink the convertible for cruising. They make great boats for cruising, but unless you have a lower station, you must climb up to the bridge.

And maybe you want to be away from the other half and enjoy peace, but it hurts the "social-ness" having to separate from the rest of the crew. And you gotta climb down to get a sandwich. On long trips at hull-speed on the rivers, a lower station closer to food/toilet is nice.

Word(s) of the day: Knee arthroplasty. Seriously, we're all different, and there are a lot of boat differences. I've had 15 on the flybridge, and that's way more than can gather at most lower helms. And, you're probably gonna have to go below in either case to a head and most galleys. But, that's steps and not a ladder and closer. But the one real true, undeniable, drawback of a convertible is your best friend--the one who loves you even when you forget an important date, the one you yearn to always have at your side, the one who'll always chase down your winged dove or waterfowl, the one who'll never complain about your snoring--can't be up top sharing the day with you.



PS: Don't mention any of this to the cook.

 

[Eddieclemons]

I have questioned my desire for a convertible over and over and it all comes down to the ascetics and the performance capabilities. I agree you should buy the boat that fits your needs, but I really don't need a boat at all. With that being said it will be a convertible because that's what I want to see with I go to the dock, and that's what I want to see when I look over my shoulder as I leave. Thanks,

 

[madhatter1]

I have questioned my desire for a convertible over and over and it all comes down to the ascetics and the performance capabilities. I agree you should buy the boat that fits your needs, but I really don't need a boat at all. With that being said it will be a convertible because that's what I want to see with I go to the dock, and that's what I want to see when I look over my shoulder as I leave. Thanks,

Totally agree with you on this. There are two kinds of boats that I love the lines of. Sportfish and old school speed boats. Since I need accommodations and I don’t have it in me to keep replacing blown engines (I have friends with these and know what the real deal is) so a Sportfish is the looker in my eye. Plus the layout works best for me. Need the cockpit down at water level. No offense to the MY guys. We all pick what we like.

 

[jim rosenthal]

I recall reading one time that if you can't walk away from your boat without looking back at her, you've got the right boat for you.

After thirty years with Blue Note, I still look back at her- sometimes I sit down and just stare at her for a few moments. So I've got the right boat.

I've seen quite a few nice MYs over the years, but none that did that for me. Not even Hatteras 53s, which are a favorite.

RAC, good point about the dog- I'd probably carry mine up to the bridge, which means a small to medium size canine pal...

 

[whoover]

I like to stand over on the other dock and look at my 42c. Its the one that looks like a body builder compared to the couch potatoes around me. All this being said I think I still have one more boat left in me but for sure it will be a sport fish. As said, no offence to the MY crowd.

Walt Hoover