Looking for loop boat

Amx1kjw · Post by **Amx1kjw** » January 6th, 2015, 8:35 am

Hi all. We are researching for a boat for our next adventure. This will be our journey on the Great Loop. We hope to start in September and are currently looking for a vessel to accomplish this.
Looking forward to all the wisdom we can get from the group as well as guidance from those that have "been there done that".
Kurt

Post by **waybomb** » January 6th, 2015, 12:12 pm

I haven't been there, done that, but I would say if you are looking at a Carver, or any planing hull, make sure you get the largest power option there is. I had a big Carver with abysmal power and the boat was not fun, especially in bad weather. And you will run into weather!

Lyndon670 · Post by **Lyndon670** » January 6th, 2015, 4:04 pm

Kurt,

Let's start with a few basics. Budget, style (motor yacht/express), and experience boating.

Carver370 · Post by **Carver370** » January 16th, 2015, 7:31 am

Depending on how large you want to go I always thought the 440 Motor Yacht and the 500 CPMY would be the ideal boats.

Lyndon670 · Post by **Lyndon670** » January 17th, 2015, 1:04 am

We bought our 506 with the Great Loop in mind. Our first choice was a Silverton 453, but fell in love with the room of the 506 and the all-season enclosed pilothouse.

1000islands · Post by **1000islands** » January 26th, 2015, 9:31 am

A good place to look for a good loop boat is the Great Loop Association
http://www.greatloop.org/mod/bwclass/index.php

There are a few boats listed.

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