The Camano 31 is a rugged semi-displacement trawler with more than a little Western-rig influence in its deckhouse and a good deal of commercial fisherman influence below the waterline. A well-built, limited production cruiser, the 31 is designed for a couple to spend extended time aboard. It makes no attempt to provide sleeping accommodations for the extended family. As most owners cruise by themselves, a pull-out berth in the saloon takes care of the very occasional

With a single 210-hp diesel, the Camano gets about 2 nautical miles to the gallon at 13 knots. At a trawler-like pace of 7 knots, mileage improves to nearly 7 nmpg.

overnight guests. This boat is built to take to sea just like its commercial fishing brethren—in moderate conditions—and to treat its owners with seakindly motions. …