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Thanks guys this is all great info and exactly what I needed.

I figured hull design would be the biggest facotor.

Looking at it from a trawler stand point.....would a single engine be more efficient at those speeds or would twins be better?

The rangers do look good. Im not 100% set on any brand just yet. However searays are sold/serviced locally and seem to offer a great deal of comfort.

Bimini crossing looks to be fun. YouTube is full of videos. People cross over in everything from super yachts to bay boats, ski boats and even jet skis! I hope to someday make all the keys, dry tortugas and the marquesas.

I'm totally fine with cocktail speed! And, will spend most of my time there too. I like the idea of being able to outrun storms and to make good time across smooth water if needed.

Thanks for the info! I do agree a 280 can be small. I live in central Texas and trailering anything above a 280 will be a huge problem for me. It would take forever to run the icw all the way to the keys and even longer to make the Miami - Bimini crossing. I love the idea of trailering closer...

im looking to buy a bigger boat. Something I can run the icw, the Florida keys and make a fair weather run to the Bahamas. I like the idea of a trawler for fuel consumption and an express cruiser for the speed. could I drive a 280 like a trawler, Running 7 to 18 knots? Googled specs show fuel...