Beneteau series 9 or merry fisher 925

[biglee]

Hi all looking to pick some brains on both vessels both with fly and the nanni 320 engine ie running costs and sea keeping gonna be used primarily for angling but also for the odd family cruise any info appreciated thanks

 

[bluejasper2]

hi Biglee
We have the series 9 but with volvo d4 260 good size area at back for 4 to fish from in comfort,the 925 has a smaller area at the back with built in seating and a larger platform , accommodation is the same for both offset berth down in bedroom convertable dinnette sleeps 2 both are good sea boats max speed about 20-22 knots o averages between 5-7 gallons per hour hope this helps john.

 

[biglee]

Thanks for your reply John is it comfortable enough to fish off the bow I noticed there is slightly raised gunnels on the series nine but not on the 925

 

[bluejasper2]

yes raised about 4 inches right to the bow side decks are the same both sides, 925 has one side deck narrower than the other, also 925 has longer prop shaft supported by p bracket with no protection for prop or rudder. where as benny has short stub shaft with deeper keel and a steel channel to protect bottom gear from damage.

 

[bluejasper2]

sorry we have never fished of the bow but its easy to get to with handrails on the raised deck, always lies side on to wind though.

 

[biglee]

Cheers once again John looks like I'm leaning towards the benny