Mike Gazdik
New Member
As most do first, I have been viewing for a while and learning what I can. Great site with a bunch of knowledge on this board.
The wife (ahem..Admiral) and I have been boat shopping , which is why I have been perusing this board for information.
We are a family of 4 (2 crumb munchers) and are looking for our first boat. I have been in and around boating, and have operated smaller single engine boats. (up to 21ft).
We are looking seriously at the late 80's Weekenders, because they fall within the price range I will spend, and the mechanical layout. ( I want inboards, V or straight drives, because I will be the mechanic too). As much as possible anyways.
We have come upon a brokered boat, that is extremely nice. Really nice. 89, 300 Weekender. It is listed in the high 20's. ONLY thing to add to the boat someday is a Windlass. (650hrs twin 350's)
But we have also come upon (private seller) a 340 Express. Nice shape, needs just a little TLC, and some new canvas. (350hrs twin 454's). This boat is about the same asking price.
I am the cheapskate between the Admiral and I. My biggest concern is having fuel costs preventing us from enjoying the boat as much as we would like. I am guessing about 20gph on the 300 Weekender, and 28-30 on the 340 Express. Am I in the ballpark? :smt101
The wife (ahem..Admiral) and I have been boat shopping , which is why I have been perusing this board for information.
We are a family of 4 (2 crumb munchers) and are looking for our first boat. I have been in and around boating, and have operated smaller single engine boats. (up to 21ft).
We are looking seriously at the late 80's Weekenders, because they fall within the price range I will spend, and the mechanical layout. ( I want inboards, V or straight drives, because I will be the mechanic too). As much as possible anyways.
We have come upon a brokered boat, that is extremely nice. Really nice. 89, 300 Weekender. It is listed in the high 20's. ONLY thing to add to the boat someday is a Windlass. (650hrs twin 350's)
But we have also come upon (private seller) a 340 Express. Nice shape, needs just a little TLC, and some new canvas. (350hrs twin 454's). This boat is about the same asking price.
I am the cheapskate between the Admiral and I. My biggest concern is having fuel costs preventing us from enjoying the boat as much as we would like. I am guessing about 20gph on the 300 Weekender, and 28-30 on the 340 Express. Am I in the ballpark? :smt101