How I Bought my Boat (And Moved it 300 Miles)

My actual budget for 2019 boiled down to this: "$16 a day for food and fun" and it was up to me to figure out what that meant week to week.

[@BaronWeber1]

Just found your site today, thank you for the video. One thing you probably have figured out is boaters are very open to helping new boaters that want to learn, if you have questions, ask, if you are facing a problem/situation, ask. No matter what you are facing, one of us have been there and done that. Good luck, beautiful Chris.

[@dboy1377]

Story was very interesting. Knowing the price it took to get everything done would've been great!

[@badapple65]

One of the first 3 questions when looking at any vehicle for sale is “Do you possess a clean title”

[@nestatuffgong]

I don’t know why...but I’m very entertained by your story and challenges with the boat. I will continue to watch. Boat is beautiful!!

[@CullenCraft]

Glad you liked it! More the way.

[@Djdj-kd8ue]

I am also,I lived on my 36' 1954 CC Commander,for 1year b4 having it hauled out for assessment,on the overhaul

[@capicolaspicy]

I have thought of living aboard more than once in my life, for now I shall do so vicariously through you and others LOL! I like the way you present the information and wish you total success with this project. I sailed on tall ships out of Los Angeles harbor as a volunteer for 18 years and it's a lot of work. From the minute you put it in the water, the sun, the wind and the sea try their darndest to return it to its basic components again LOL.

[@gregorgman]

Nice job, we lived on a boat for 5 years, my wife and myself. It was a great life experience. Best of luck, safe travels.

[@megasonify4800]

Beautiful story, well articulated. Look forward to catching up and following future episodes.

[@michijimc9753]

I like your determination and your Travels With Geordie shirt. Long time supporter of him. Appreciate the thoroughness of your boat search. Keep up the good work!

[@jamesliebl1485]

Lived on a boat for 12 years and loved it

[@itsjojo4]

Yea, your doing it right! I'm hooked. Love your story. Please film more! Lol Anazing videos.

[@scable-eq7bp]

Great video, love the story and what a gorgeous boat. I have owned boats all my life mainly just sailboats, like you I got tired of pay a hefty mortgage each month,plus maint. plus the ever rising real estate tax so me and my wife made a big decision and we sold the house and bought a 40 foot live aboard sailboat, our daughter was in her last year of college and was moving to a different state,so the timing was perfect, we were to young to retire so we needed to move the boat close to the area where we worked. We found a marina in St. Pete, Florida that allowed you to live aboard. We sailed the boat from Crystal River, Florida to St. Pete and lived their for ten years. Best decision we ever made, we saved enough money in the ten years to purchase our dream boat which we did. Its a 2005 Privilege 615 Catamaran. We both have since retired and moved to the Florida Keys but decide not to live at a marina anymore, the Cat is fully self contained so no need for a marina, we just sail around the Florida Keys and occasional trip to the Bahamas.....

[@CullenCraft]

THAT'S how you do it! Well done!

[@williamjones3359]

Just found your post. took me three years to find my boat is a stepping stone and not my first. But I have learned a ton as have you! Looking forward to your adventures

[@CullenCraft]

Thank you! Good luck your travels!

[@alwaysinsideout]

Excellent video again. Good luck with the second engine, and noticed you have a travels with Geordie t shirt 👍. Stay safe.

[@CullenCraft]

Haha I love Peter's videos. He's subscribed to my channel, believe it or not, so maybe he'll notice too!

[@BrianMDIY]

I subscribed to this channel yesterday after watching the video of the first time out under power. Today I found this video and low and behold a "Travels With Geordie" shirt! Awesome. Can't wait to discover more in these videos.

[@CullenCraft]

Happy to have you aboard!

[@pacificircle]

Wow! One of the best stories I've watched on KZbin. Enjoy!

[@CullenCraft]

Glad you liked it! Working on the engines right now... More bog adventures on the way.

[@johnnyohness6610]

Just discovered your channel. I had to stop and take a look. WOW...just what so many of us would like to do but you really had to jump some hurdles. I know how it is when you see something you want so bad because you know this boat is exactly what you want and are motivated to experience cost overruns and days of such hard work because you know in the end having exactly what you want is worth it. You picked the exactly same type of boat I would chose. So cosy "cabiney" yet roomy for the size. I know you can find really good deals on these boats, but the unforeseen surprises makes you lift an eyebrow now and then in the process. I am going to go back on your channel and start from the beginning. I am fascinated with your story. It would be so nice to hear what you paid for the boat, then what it cost to move it, and the odds and ends with the engine repair and miscellaneous costs to get it finally where it is today. I wonder if you are willing to share some of that. It would be so fascinating to know some of that for others who are of the same mind set. I too live in Jax Fl . I love to meet people like you who have been through it.

[@billcoggins593]

LOL...I've seen your boat a few times going back and forth over the Acosta Bridge. Congratulations!

[@blackbeardsailing1669]

We're headed in the same direction 🚢 really grateful you got there first so we'll learn from your sailed ground 👍

[@dirkdiggler1242]

Great story, great boat, amazing slip.

[@georgej7077]

Great story, love the boat!

[@skeeskeeter6994]

Well done Captain... This land lubber is thinking about it... Looking forward to more videos... Enjoy...!!!

[@CullenCraft]

Good luck on your (possible) adventure!

[@Big.Ron1]

Outstanding. Well done!

[@SavorTheJourneyDave]

Awesome job! Way to go man!!!!

[@deezostrong6303]

Truly loved this video

[@Joseph-bl6kv]

Thx for sharing this story with us...

[@peckerwood6078]

Great Video! You're a natural storey teller. Warts & all story with a happy ending, very entertaining but more to the point very informative. I'll be subscribing to follow your Odyssey which hope will continue to be exciting and challenging but ultimately rewarding. I'm in the process of looking at boats and your Corinthian is absolutely a focus for my search as it seems spacious enough that my otherwise non-nautical spouse might be seduced by. In another video perhaps you could relate some of your efforts in finding the right boat. Did you look at wooden hulls, Wood fibreglass; how did you settle on an all fibreglass design? Looking forward to your continuing exploits. Best of luck!! Pecker.

[@highland-scott902]

Excellent story! Just make sure you keep plenty of sacrificial Zinks on the running gear, rudders, etc.

[@nedwelch1471]

I have been randomly watching your videos and enjoying them. I was curious about you getting the boat moved so naturally I started watching this one and as I suspected at 11 minutes in confirmed my suspicion The Boat Exchange approximately 5 miles from my house in Lexington /Irmo , South Carolina! I have done business with Rick and his brother several times before . Again enjoying your videos and I have a lot more to watch, I haven’t even finished this one yet, stopped at 11:08 to write this.

[@CullenCraft]

Good people! Glad your enjoying the videos.

[@williamezell826]

Love the Jacksonville waterfront

[@garygerard4290]

first video I've seen of yours great commentary - 'gonna watch another 'cool boat too.

[@CullenCraft]

Thanks! Means a lot.... Enjoy!

[@jeffkopher3468]

Curious, I saw you put in at Ortega River marina and stated they didn't allow live-a-boards. Did you check out Lamb's and Huckins next door? Spent many summers on my grandfather's boat there. I'm sure your downtown location is cheaper (uncovered), but I wonder... Thanks for the memories, grew up in Jax and have now live in Colorado. It is great to see the town and waterways I grew up with. Enjoy your boat, you have worked so hard and it is awesome! Have you named her yet? Sorry if I missed it, as I just started watching your vids (yesterday). I saw the Main St. bridge in the background, and stuck around. Your first cruise video is emotional and beautiful!

[@michaelfoster6]

Thank you for sharing your story

[@CullenCraft]

You're very welcome! Theres a lot more of it still in the future.

[@Chas1160]

Cullen, we have a few Chris Craft Corinthian’s hear on the West Coast. It’s a very popular model especially for liveaboards. The two Corinthians that I’m talking about are like new. They both are liveaboards. In California, they only allow 10% ratio in each harbor for liveaboards. I’ve listened to all your videos. I’ve enjoyed every one of them. I love it when these classics are restored to their original glory. The entry to the aft bedroom makes it easy to board and exist vessel. There is one in my harbor where the owner repainted the entire boat, new striping, and. all new canvass. It looks brand new. The owner re chromed the “ Chris Craft “ name on the side, it looks really cool. The canvass is a bright blue.

[@CullenCraft]

Wow! I agree they're one of the best liveaboards you can get under 40 feet. Thanks for all the support! I just reposted the bottom of mine and it looks brand new. Video soon!

[@FLV.USA.CONSTITITION.2ND.]

You got a great boat. I have a1979 45' Chris craft commander with twin Detroit diesel v8 2 stroke diesels. And 1973 53' Hatteras with same engines.

[@CullenCraft]

Wow! Both are great boats.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Fyi on the 1 dollar boat the last Free boat i got cost me over 20 thousand dollars to be able to launch it i think you did great on the Corinthian they are a solid boat with common parts actually Chris Craft in general set the bar on good quality parts for the boating industry usually when you need a part for whatever someone in the industry knows what it is and where to get it

[@DucatiJohn1]

I just found your channel and truly enjoyed hearing your story. Can you tell us what kind of engines the boat has and what you plan on doing? Maybe give us an idea of costs and problems you faced. Sounds like the guy on the lake was tough to work with. How far did you Travel to get to Florida? Perhaps show us around the boat and engines?

[@CullenCraft]

You're in luck! I have a whole tour video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/foDIdnd_fK6Vjtk Engines are Marine Power 454s. I've got an ongoing series on repairs and testing. Enjoy!

[@1stBORNMTM]

Seems like it all worked out. Blessings & Salutations.

[@robbrown8550]

Those Chris Crafts are phenomenal boats. You made a great choice.

[@CullenCraft]

She's treated me well so far. I do my best to return the favor. Engine rebuild video coming out on Saturday!

[@jaytomson7052]

Great back-story!

[@CullenCraft]

Thanks!

[@mikebradley4245]

l live on a 34 ft 89 searay express cruiser... twin 454 cid engines.. one runs backwards had to rebuild that one .. port engine

[@isabellalatka3819]

thanks for posting very informative. been considering live-aboard for years. must say most of how it turned out is just how i expected it to, BIGGER than thought, over budget, and motors failing! but I get it. it's a lifestyle and addiction! haha one thing I would like to know from you or other posters is (and i can guess why you ddint share) but how does one "lose" a title? if paper copy is lost, why not track down from retailer, or state in which maybe had hull numbers, etc.. And why does this seem to be the kiss of death for purchase? Why isnt there a standard search/replacement procedure to acquire a new title? I dont get it? It's like no tile... so lets ust have a $100k boat rot in our backyard?? WTF?? Anyway, great video. good luck. and look forward to more!

[@Bob8091]

I loved the tour and also this one. Talking about the challenges you faced, which you met head on, was good watching.That boat is going to be a beaut with you doing the project. I may have missed it. Has the boat got a name? (Salty Sue, Barnacle Betty or something?)

[@CullenCraft]

"Big News" When I got it, the boat had no name! How does a boat LOSE it name???? I haven't been able to have an official naming ceremony yet. Maybe in a few months when things are safer.

[@Bob8091]

@@CullenCraft Oh. I'm sure you will come up with a wonderful name. I saw this Aussie guy vid on the tradition of names. kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-sfX-vYramhMk

[@turleytho]

Good you took your time. That one was fire wood. :)

[@BenD-zz8wh]

Very cool my friend very cool 👍

[@neilstern1694]

My dad had the same boat with the back area off the master bedroom. Lots of room, slept in the bow with the hatch open at night to see the stars.

[@CullenCraft]

Love this!

[@para1324]

Subscribed today. I am on the coast south east Ga.

[@CullenCraft]

Thanks! That's not too far from here. Stay safe, I hear there's a tornado warning in that area tonight.

[@cataplexy247]

Just came across you. I am looking kinda in the same direction. Only like a vacation home on the ocean. Following you now!

[@CullenCraft]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@peterk200518487109]

Good Video Charlie ;-)

[@lrq7927]

78' Chris Craft Corinthian: very cool! Glad you saw it through. Best wishes. What engines?

[@CullenCraft]

Marine Power 454's! I've got three or four videos all about repairing them. One is halfway disassembled right now! You should check those out.

[@gars1074]

Great video. I really enjoyed it and I am very happy for you. You seem like a genuine , nice guy. Can you tell us how much the insurance cost is for the boat? Thanks

[@CullenCraft]

Insurance is 600 a year through state farm

[@TM-tw1py]

What was the sales price? I am thinking $10K or so, as there were so many additional expenses. Anyway - well done sir. The world needs more industrious men like yourself!

[@CullenCraft]

I haven't publicly said how much I bought it for for personal reasons, but you're right I did get a good deal.

[@servicarrider]

You mentioned on another video that you work at a TV station, just curious what you do there?

[@peckerwood9383]

Dood, tell us about how you got the title and all of the details!!! That's should be part two!!!

[@JoanOfArgghh]

We lived on a Corinthian 38' for two years, in Charleston, SC. We loved it!

[@CullenCraft]

THIS Corinthian used to be in Charlston SC! Previous owners used to move it between the coast and lake Murray every season... You don't think... Is it possible? What 2 years were you on it?

[@JoanOfArgghh]

@@CullenCraft I think it was 2014-15. It's not the same boat, as we had a remodeled salon and aft cabin, still had the small windscreen on the bridge. Ours was in rougher cosmetic shape but the engines were good. We pulled out the v-berth and remodeled the front cabin with a modified queen bed with storage underneath; with the head of the bed at the bow and space to climb in on either side. Made a huge difference.

[@JoanOfArgghh]

BTW we are Jax natives, too! But we live in Mexico now.

[@CullenCraft]

@@JoanOfArgghh wow! I've though about pulling the v berth. I'd love to hear any advice you have on a project like that. My email address is bryboystudios @ gmail dot com. I'd love to get in touch!

[@johnobiro5202]

There is No Problem that can’t be overcome. That’s what experience brings. Enjoy.

[@sloanbooks]

Well done!

[@CullenCraft]

Thanks! It was a lot of hard work... And its still going. I've got a full top end rebuild video coming out this weekend!

[@rastagrastag9496]

Good job very enjoyable video and by the way gotta love the T-shirt...

[@flyersfan6317]

If I may ask, what is your slip rental per month? Also Congrats! It looks fantastic and you kept your head through all the ordeals!

[@CullenCraft]

About $500 a month at this dock. Including two 30-amp outlets.

[@edriley3240]

Great video any other chris crafts from this era that you considered

[@CullenCraft]

This was by far the best option in my price range near me. I didn't want to look too deep, because if I did, I knew I'd be on the book for thousands over my budget!

[@ianadkins471]

Nice job overcoming that hurdle. What lake was it on? I looked at buying a 42’ Grand Banks on the Lake of the Ozarks but did not want to deal with trying to truck a 40,000 pound boat out of a land locked lake!

[@CullenCraft]

This was lake charles in south carolina. It was a tough move!

[@mvlivinthedream9601]

Nice job.

[@edriley3240]

thank you rough range on purchase price in Chicago looking for a similar boat

[@shanelipe2552]

Love the video.. how much did you end up paying for her?

[@mikejenkins4598]

So you live in Jax.Good scenery.

[@gb9926]

I would have stopped to clean and add bottom paint before putting it in the water... would have been a good idea from experience!! Beautiful boat!!

[@CullenCraft]

Wish i had time... But it just wasn't possible.

[@BryanDunnMD1]

Nice video, how much do these boats cost?

[@Kall_Mii_Kemo]

I like your "travels with geogordie" shirts but I want to know about the paperwork please.. I'm subbing today

[@gr8fullfred]

Getting title is actually pretty easy. You can register it with a bill of sale in Vermont, Then transfer to your state with registration and new bill of sale. No titles in Vermont for older stuff and low price vehicles

[@ericbarabuscio1707]

What did you use on the Handrails? They look great 👍

[@CullenCraft]

I haven't put anything on them. Eventually I'll polish them up with brasso or something, but they're fine right now.

[@1stBORNMTM]

Really Nice Blessings

[@fernandolatorre1638]

Hi , it would be interesting to learn how to make a title for a boat that does not have one. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@fernandolatorre1638]

Does this apply in Florida? Or would I have to go to Vermont? To get the title made?

[@richardhowe5583]

I just found and watched your video..I never heard, maybe I missed it.. how much did you pay for the boat? Thanks 😊

[@themystictraveler7268]

well done ... I own a 1985 380 corinthian myself and did a 3 year restoration and upgrades on her and still work on some projects... if you have any questions I can help you with let me know .. the Coho is a great well built boat with no wood in the hull or stringer .you should see over 22 mph on plane when you get the other engine up and running. i have twin 454 mercs and have seen 27 mph, but I keep it at what i found to be its hull speed sweet spot of 9.2 mph .. good luck!

[@CullenCraft]

That's great! What kind of efficiency are you seeing at hull speed? The manual seems to say 8 gallons per hour-ish at 10kts. But i don't know if that's for both engines or each one individually. Plus these engines are definitely not going to be as efficient as they once were.

[@themystictraveler7268]

@@CullenCraft those number would be with running both engines... running at 9.2 mph i see 1.4 gallons a mile running both engine at 1600 rpms ... i did try running on one engine but didn't see a lot of improvement and was a lot of work keeping it tracking straight with dragging a 22 inch prop..YOU HAVE THE MANUAL! that i would like to see ...

[@hotshot902]

I'm thinking of buying a 1971 41' Chris Craft that is, 1) landlocked in TX, 2) sunk, engines pickled 3) abandoned and probably without title. I'd be very interested in hearing your trials and tribulations (read: cost and process) of moving and titling your boat.

[@CullenCraft]

Wow! Good luck! That sounds like an enormous job. Mine was not abandoned, so that will be a different process, and I won't ever make a video about my title situation for other reasons. I would love to keep up with your story, though! That is a monumental task.

[@hotshot902]

@@CullenCraft instead of fixing the engines I plan to supplement them with electric motors, and pull them, or repair them later. Total solar power.

[@williampittman8739]

My father and I had a yacht hauling company back in the 80's, and I can say without hesitation that it is a Fricken headache from hell!!!!, the permits, building the trailer under the boat, the straps, the screw jacks, then about every 50 miles you have to check out everything, but the best part of the night mare is finding the right people to do this type of work!!!, it boils down to other people just don't care, it's so hard to find good people in that line of work!, when me or my dad did a job, it was like a small vacation!, but as soon as you turn the reigns over to an employee, the trouble starts!!!!, everything from burn up bearings on the low boy, to taking the petty cash for incidentals and stopping at an old girl friends house and smoking crack all day , which made him not be on time at the marina, so we lost that account ....., there were a couple of other incidents but you absolutely have to have the right people for that type of business!!!!!!

[@CullenCraft]

Yikes! Hope yall got rid of him before he got in too much trouble.

[@dukeallen6562]

Hey! Is that a "travels with Gordie" tee shirt you're wearing? Way cool.

[@CullenCraft]

Haha yeah! He's actually subscribed to this channel. Peters the best.

[@dneuman7455]

Truthful.seller good honest pitch

[@CullenCraft]

The boat is not for sale. This video is just a fun way to share my story with the world. Hopefully it helps others on their journies.

[@tidrel7497]

great story

[@jasims66]

Why not do the bottom paint when it was out of the water? Did you have the boat and engine surveyed? If not, are you able to insure it for loss? Bold move buying it this way but you’re a happy boater now.

[@CullenCraft]

Yes it is totally insured. The bottom paint is a long story. Basically I just didn't have time. I work a full time job with very strict hours and I wasn't able to get the vacation days I needed. The main goal had to be getting it into the water as fast as humanly possible.

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

$! how can you go wrong....ahhhhh famous last words when it comes to buying a boat. LOL

[@jcmusco]

jacksonville skyline looks nice.i too live on land in town. i should come to visit. ar you near the foutain

[@ZoomStranger]

That is a coool car! Is there any way you could get Doug De Muro to review it?

[@CullenCraft]

Haha thatll be the day

[@CruisingtheworldwithJackie]

Looking at boats now. Wish you would have included prices.

[@jamesbaker9677]

Thank you.

[@jerrysmith3515]

Cullen, What did it cost you to get the boat into your name? And do you think it was a fair price or were you charged too much money? Oh btw what size is your boat (length & width)? Do you intend to trade up once you get it restored? My thought it will then be so nice you will want to keep it. Good luck to you.🛥

[@BrianStDenis-pj1tq]

Do you mind sharing how much it actually cost to ship the 23,000lb boat? I'm interested in a similar move, thanks.

[@robertbloomfield6193]

Lot of boats do not have tiles especially if their yachts are documented through the Coast Guard as long as a boat is not stolen you can get documentation on it it's not really that much I've done it before it's about 300 hundred dollars

[@paulsosbee2905]

Its so bizarre how many boats don't have titles, and people buy and sell them without title all the time. My last boat I bought had not title and I went to the dmv with a form signed by the old owner (the one BEFORE the current owner) and no problem, $90 bucks in fees and its titled in my name.

[@guglielmodicarlo4139]

seems you really went a round about way of buying a boat, I find it hard to believe you couldn't find a boat that ran, or closer to home, you really must have wanted that boat, I have had a few Chris Crafts, among them was a Constellation, Commanders, etc,, love those oldies,, and you can get em for a good price, if you want to clean em up,,, but all of them , ran , in the water,,lol. right now Im working with my 76 Hatteras 43 double cabin,,, Im in SW Fla,, hope you enjoy your boat, I will be watching, and how much did you pay for that boat?

[@CullenCraft]

I don't like to give out financial stuff, but it was an absolute steal. Had to be if it was worth all that effort Once I saw the Corinthian layout, I knew i needed one. And this was the only one for sale on this side of the country when i was ready to buy. The timing was perfect. I was able to move on within a month of my apartment lease expiring.

[@guglielmodicarlo4139]

@@CullenCraft thats unfortunate, as this is a public forum,, ok, guess I have to respect that, glad to see its running, I hope you enjoy the old girl, she looks happy. Im a firm believer that these old boats, have a soul, and absolutely "feel the love"

[@paulww]

You've been thoroughly and completely christened! Welcome Aboard 🚢

[@SmittyEh.]

travels with geordie!

[@ronbradley5631]

It would’ve been better if your shared real numbers with us. How much was the boat etc?

[@stevereed8786]

Can you give a hint or code to how much you paid for the boat without moving it. The initial cost.

[@edriley3240]

Thought I saw another video where you interviewed someone else who is living on a older chris craft don't see it in the line up

[@Floptomistic_Poker]

Dude. Why didn't you paint it before you put it in the water? That is a must. Good luck on the project.

[@CullenCraft]

Time. I work a very strict job and those two days were the only vacation time I could get. Top priority was getting it in the water and in the slip. That happened, only just.

[@cooolwhippp]

Jacksonville Florida I see.nice

[@arifsaahd6293]

Where in FL are you? I just bought a Chris Craft and I have to move it also

[@CullenCraft]

I'm in jacksonville. Good luck!

[@Boat_and_Life]

Im wondering what kind of installation in the top of the cabin roof you got on port side ill guess ? table ?

[@CullenCraft]

If you're talking about the wooden case mounted above the gallery, that's the TV! check out my tour video to see it in action kzbin.info/www/bejne/foDIdnd_fK6Vjtk

[@CullenCraft]

Galley* auto correct

[@hotrodhog2170]

I would be interested in what you had to do to get a title for your new to you boat.

[@CullenCraft]

Unfortunately I don't think that story will ever come to light. Sorry.

[@richardhowe5583]

In comments someone said if it's not stolen it's registered with the coast guard and you can get a duplicate title for about $300 or less.. I am sure it has an ID number on it somewheres..ask the guy who made the comment and he can probably tell you how to do it.. I know nothing about boats but I love stories about boats Crossing the oceans around the world.. I am a car and motorcycle person but I like looking at boats..thanks 😊

[@RVGhostRider]

Who did you use to move your boat (not recommended) and who would you recommend now that you know better?

[@CullenCraft]

I don't want to throw any shade, my main take away is to always contact as many people as you can. Shop around and find the best option. I was backed into a corner in this situation, but if you can... Look beyond the first person to answer your call. Hope this helps!

[@chrisricci2407]

What kind of gallons per hour are you getting out of those motors? Diesel trawlers usually are hitting between 1-2 per hour... just wondering if you are in that ballpark.

[@CullenCraft]

Definitely not anywhere close. I haven't been able to calculate it yet. My port engine was running on 7 cylinders, so it wouldn't be very accurate anyway. Im estimating about 1 gallon/knot at cruising speed, so about 8-10 gallons per hour. Pure speculation though.

[@chrisricci2407]

Dedelec yeah i love your boat. Looking for a rig for the great loop in 5-10 years, but the mileage needs to be better. The layout you’ve got for a 38 footer though is stellar.

[@b.atwater3904]

I have owned several boats like this with gas burning big block engines and my experience is about 20-25 GPH at cruising speed. They are thirsty! New carbs will help make it as efficient as possible. This is why I run diesels now, mush more powerful while using way less fuel and much less tuning and maintenance. I lived on my 40 foot woodie for 9 years and have a diesel powered trawler on the Great Lakes now. It seems very large at first; but I can assure you they do shrink over time! Very nice job so far.