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delmarrey · 09-12-2008, 23:42

Motor sailer's do have a larger fuel supply but that's due to the larger motor they have. The hull design is different between the two. The motor sailer is designed more for planing under power which can exceed the hull speed of a standard sailing hull.

Look at the McGregors for instance.

If you want to sail most of the time, buy a pilothouse. If you plan to motor most of time by a motor sailer.

Motor sailer's are slower sailing then the counter part, they are dragging a larger fixed prop and usually have more displacement and wetted area.
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09-12-2008, 23:42	#2
delmarrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Puget Sound, WA Boat: Choate 40 Posts: 3,921	Motor sailer's do have a larger fuel supply but that's due to the larger motor they have. The hull design is different between the two. The motor sailer is designed more for planing under power which can exceed the hull speed of a standard sailing hull. Look at the McGregors for instance. If you want to sail most of the time, buy a pilothouse. If you plan to motor most of time by a motor sailer. Motor sailer's are slower sailing then the counter part, they are dragging a larger fixed prop and usually have more displacement and wetted area. ........................................._/) __________________ Faithful are the Wounds of a Friend, but the Kisses of the Enemy are Deceitful!