The 51 will be much more comfortable, the boat probably weighs over 32,000
pounds and has a much longer water line. This equals comfort but is tough
to dock. The 37 probably weighs 14,000 pounds and will be much more lively
and this equals ease of use. Any boat over 24,000 cannot be man handled off
the dock in any breeze. To choose which is best for you is only a decision
you can make. Unless you plan on bouncing off coral there is really no
reason to choose aluminum over grp.

Regarding a 37 foot "offshore" boat with 3 foot of draft? Not me.

Good luck,

B

"Mark Sastre" wrote in message
om...
I'm at a standstill. I have the option of buying a 51' fiberglass
boat OR a 37' aluminum boat. This is for going offshore in the Gulf,
diving and fishing. Should I go for the bigger boat in Fiberglass or
sacrifice size for Aluminum? Also.....I found a 37' Bluewater boat.
Owner claims it has a 36" draft. You think that's enough for offshore
on such a big boat? Thanks.