- Nov 26, 2006
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- Boat Info
- 2008 44 Sedan Bridge
- Engines
- Cummins QSC-500's
Straight Drives
The happiest day in our boat lives was the day we sold our trailer (with a 250 on it). The trailer was more mx than the boat, and the outdrive was more maintenance/cost than a second engine, so the 340 didn't cost us any more to maintain. Now, with the 44, the boat costs quite a bit more to own, but it doesn't cost any more to operate, and probably less. It uses just a bit more fuel, but because it's diesel, the cost for the fuel bill is almost exactly the same. Also, we tend to cruise around at 9 mph a lot more, so we save quite a bit due to that - not so worried about engine hours with the diesels.