Quote Originally Posted by Duck Tape View Post
Great comments. I have done some sea trials. I believe a sport fisher will extend my time on the sea, provide comfort for me and young grandkids, help me with balance, and make me go broke.

I am looking to cruise near 34 knots. Teak, I love wood. Oil or varnish?

I have been risking my life running out before light without infrared or night vision.

Mostly looking for a good time with family and friends.
I don’t know of any 46-52 sporties that are going to cruise at 34 knots with diesels. If by “near” you mean 30 knots then ok for the ones over 50....maybe. What have you sea trialed? I’m worried about your expectations. I hope you get exactly what you want and enjoy it truly. But again expectations for the owner operator. And for what it’s worth, some of the very best boats and crews that I know of on the E coast that fish the entire circuit and then go to CR and fish their series at Los Suenos too chug at 10 knots at night when they’re moving the boat distance that requires running at night. You’re not just going to show up and step on your diesel sporty turn the key and go firing off in the night with the tv and AC blowing through Winyah Bay of all places so you’re watching nautical twilight turn into a sunrise at the Scarp or GT Hole. . A friend damn near ripped the 250 off the back of his CC by hitting a submerged tree he couldn’t see in the daytime with a rootball the size of your hood of your truck in Winyah Bay IN the middle of the channel after Helene. He had a professional capt that runs a sporty standing there at the helm with him. For owner operator IN SC, a huge cc add a seakeeper and get an express version with a generator and ac below and on the bridge if you want. Spencer again has made a few of those that are out there. I don’t know if for sale or not. That 40ish Freeman will run more comfortable and faster than any 52 sporty, you’ll just be outside. Sounds crazy, they don’t look traditional, but I’ve done it. Add the convenience of outboards and it’s a no brainer. I’m glad to talk if you want to pm me.