I am a rookie boat owner with a Chaparral Signature 30 and we are having a blast. My ultimate goal is to retire as a live aboard and travel. I am very interested in the Carver 405 and 444. I am comparing these to trawlers like a Mainship 430. Now it looks to me that a Carver 405 or 444 is more of a coastal cruiser. So my question is, even if I were to add a custom 100 gallon fuel cell, what is the potential range non stop with a diesel set up? Preferably twin Cummins. I know there are variables but I'm looking at a rough idea fully loaded with a speed of 8 knots on the ocean. Secondly, do these boats do well in open ocean vs a trawler or am I a fool to even consider this? I'm kind of thinking a Carver would be great for Great Lakes cruising, the Loop and following the coasts and the Caribbean. If I want to get to Europe, I'd need a trawler. Problem is Carvers are just so dam sexy! Thanks