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I like the 45 CHB a lot but only 2 staterooms. :) I also love lines on the 47 sea ranger but alas, it also typically only has 2 staterooms though I think they made a few with 3 staterooms.
 
You should look at Audrey, Starry and mine. Dave has no third cabin, Bob has the cubby, and I have the full third cabin.
 
The reason there are so many opinions on this topic is the same reason there are so many different boats being made, We all have different needs and desires. I love my boat I have never felt like I was in a cave but if others do then I guess this would not be the boat for them but I'm confident when I decide to sell, there will be a buyer that will be very happy with with the layout and certainly the condition I have maintained it in!

I expect to own two more boats before I retire the second boat will be the boat I plan to do the loop in and will be very different from what I have now or even my next boat I have no idea how long I will own the Trojan but I plan to enjoy it as long as I do! I may decide to sell before the end of the season or 5 years from now but if someones comes to me with an offer I would consider selling it today:)
 
Thanks for all the feedback, alot of reading to go through. I just returned from a week's vacation, I'll read through and provide some respoonse tomorrow.

Thanks,
Mike
 
It depends on how old are you kids,how many kids, where are you using your boat. We have 2 boys the older they got the less they wanted to spend time on the boat or with us. I say go to boat shows and places where you can get on a lot of different boats. Bring your family with you get on the boats and feel them out. When our kids were around 5 to 14 years old we bought a little place at the beach so they had a lot of option. We had pontoon boat, jet boat, golf cart, fishing going to the beach it was well worth the fun they had compare to just having a boat. The older the kids got they started with there own things thats when we got rid of all that and my wife and I enjoy the boating with the boat we want.
 
A friend of mine has one of these with kids they love it it has evrything yo want.http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boatMergedDetails.jsp?boat_id=2469343&ybw=&units=Feet&currency=USD&access=Public&listing_id=74959&url=
 
Nice boat but no place to be outside. I like a big cockpit to hang out in after all that is where we spent the most amount of time.
 
If we were ever to go back to an Express the Trojan 44 is very high on the list- BUT it does not have a Jacuzzi tub like the Cruisers 45 :D

Also that Cruisers has no hardtop, so take down the aft enclosure and poof- cockpit
 
I think the 4450 with the Volvo 480' cruise at21/22kts and does about 26/28 kts WOT
 
My Bad, i see it has the Volvo 73P's with 'only 430HP- - it may loose a couple of knts- not to shabby
 
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Nice boat but no place to be outside. I like a big cockpit to hang out in after all that is where we spent the most amount of time.

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I agree. I like the much more open air design of the express models. Their are a few options posted here, but they all see to be pilot houses or trwaler like models. There are a few convertible types I'd like to step on, but I'm still leaning towards the Trojan 440.

Doesn't mean I'm picking one up tomorrow, but definitely have to get the wife started in that direction.

Thanks,
MJK
 
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Originally posted by HOGAN

You should look at Audrey, Starry and mine. Dave has no third cabin, Bob has the cubby, and I have the full third cabin.

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I've been on Dave's and man does that boat have a ton of space. The 3rd cabin, even the crawl space would be ideal to give my son his own private area.

If I catch you rafted up one day at Bowline I may swing by for a quick viewing if your OK with it.

Thanks,
MJK
 
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Originally posted by king5899

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Originally posted by Audrey II

Nice boat but no place to be outside. I like a big cockpit to hang out in after all that is where we spent the most amount of time.

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I agree. I like the much more open air design of the express models. Their are a few options posted here, but they all see to be pilot houses or trwaler like models. There are a few convertible types I'd like to step on, but I'm still leaning towards the Trojan 440.

Doesn't mean I'm picking one up tomorrow, but definitely have to get the wife started in that direction.

Thanks,
MJK

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some of these pic's look pretty open air to me?
look at the 3rd one.

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/list...50-Express-Motoryacht-2477845/Afton/MN/United
 
The problem is there is a lot of panels to drop to give you the open feeling I have to admit it looks nice with the down. I have never dropped my top it's too much work I'm not thrilled with my rear enclosure but it's easy to roll up or remove in a few minutes. Some of the other Trojan have a camper top I like the way they look but again I would never take it down so I prefer my setup again different strokes.

Mike I have a friend with a 440 it has the cubby he is on my dock behind me if you want to stop by some time you can compare notes beside you may want to come check out your next slip:) Let me know I'll make arrangements.
 
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Originally posted by HOGAN

You should look at Audrey, Starry and mine. Dave has no third cabin, Bob has the cubby, and I have the full third cabin.

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I've been on Dave's and man does that boat have a ton of space. The 3rd cabin, even the crawl space would be ideal to give my son his own private area.

If I catch you rafted up one day at Bowline I may swing by for a quick viewing if your OK with it.

Thanks,
MJK

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Absolutely, any time!
 
I have to get on a 4450 again to really get a feel for it. I was on one last year and it was nice, especially the tub tha tI would never use. I'm just not sure about the outside layout and being so high above the dock.

Hogan and Dave, I'll take you both up on your offers at some point this summer. Thank you for the generous offer.

MJK
 
I'm confused. You want an express boat, i.e. fast, big engines to make it go fast, very expensive to run, but you don't have the money or don't want to spend over $150K & you want all the human comforts of a 50' plus motoryacht. Some big sacrifices are going the have to be made.

Woodsong came up with the most realistic compromise though I'd step it down even further & look a SINGLE engine trawler or pilothouse trawler. Foot for foot the trawler is going to cater to human cruising/family weekending needs than any fuel guzzling hellishly expensive to run & maintain express boat that is happier plugged in at a marina, with all the utilities, than on the hook for the weekend.

Look around. How often do you see those big boats capable of going fast on the plane actually doing so. There is a reason for it.
 
No need to compromise what he is describing is my boat to the tee! I don't think there could be a more accurate decryption I don't have the third stateroom but others do. As for expensive to run I have no complaints my last 33' boat was less efficient! When I retire and have lots of time then maybe I will consider a trawler I don't get long enough vacation to own one now.
 
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Originally posted by Audrey II

No need to compromise what he is describing is my boat to the tee! I don't think there could be a more accurate decryption I don't have the third stateroom but others do. As for expensive to run I have no complaints my last 33' boat was less efficient! ......

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I agree that the 44 seems to be a perfect fit and with such a soft market the OP budget is on the money as well
The 4450 looks close too but overall taller and brighter below
 
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