Steve's Next Boat

Below are the details around my current boat, challenges, and things I'm looking for in a future boat. I keep this updated with the latest info.

Current Boat Challenges

Driving locations - flybridge gets wet/hard to see, lower driving station is just a station, not a pilot house.
Range - 300 gallons of diesel in a boat that uses more than a gallon a mile means less than 300 NM of range.
Holding tank size - 25-30 gallons!
Stability at anchor - this boat rocks and rolls with the slightest wave unlike any other boat I've had. Once it starts, it is hard to stop. I have flop stopper stabilizers, but I would like for this to not be an issue.
Engine hours - currently at 4700 hours on dual Volvo Penta TAMD61A's

50 to 55 feet size - 60 might be an option but only with really good controls
Fast trawler preferred - I like going 10+ knots if needed, but traditional trawler a possibility if appointed well
30 years or newer

Pilot house
Sedan style entrance from cockpit to salon - OK to have stairs to PH and other locations
Decent MPG and/or tankage to allow for trips of 500NM+ without refueling
Queen master berth
1-2 other berths
Hydronic heat + hot water heated via hydronic loop
Watermaker
Washer/dryer
Well known engine brand with moderate hours left before major overhauls. I prefer Detroit Diesel and CAT but others are OK too
Console dinghy
Bow thruster
Room in engine room / pilot house for all of my internet and electrical testing
Arch or place for antennas and internet testing
Ground tackle with at least 300 feet of chain
Windlass controls from driving station(s) and bow
Fresh and raw water wash downs at bow and in cockpit
Space for solar panels (does not need to have them existing)
Good sized holding tanks
Galley with fridge/freezer, stove, oven, and good storage
Cockpit entertaining space
Autopilot - all other electronics optional :)
9-15kw generator
50 amp or dual 30 amp shore power connectors