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Hello Trawler Forum Cruisers, My wife, Sharon, and I are new to Great Lakes cruising and are in need of a lot of advice. We are looking for recommendations about "must see" destinations. We will also be looking for recommendations about where to establish a "home base" or home bases, where...

I have an accepted off on a RPHMY with twin 550 HP DD 6V92s. With 550 HP, am I correct that they must be TAs? The current owner has had her for five years. He says he has run her at 8 to 10 knots, occasionally 20 knots. Of course, I don’t know the entire history of usage, so I plan to hire an...

I have made an offer on a boat powered with the original pair of 550 HP 6v92 Detroit Diesels. Both have been rebuilt in the last few years and they have all the documentation on the rebuilds. I wouldn't buy the boat if i thought I'd have to re-power her in the next 5 years. Please let me...

From what I gather finding a company to insure an older boat can be difficult. I am looking to buy a trawler or motor yacht in 45’ to 60’ range to cruise and live aboard six months a year. My budget has me looking at 20 to 40 year old models. I found a 50 plus footer that I’m very interested...

I looked for a thread on this subject in TF and I was surprised not to find one. Probably just user error on my part. I'm planning to buy a trawler in the 45' to 60' range. Searching for the right boat. Almost all the boats I have considered to date are fiberglass, but I am intrigued by some...

I’m looking for a Seasonal slip for a 47’ Selene I am about to close on. I’ll need a slip from about Sept 1 thru roughly May 1 2021. She has a 5’1” draft and easy access to open water is preferred. Marinas, yacht clubs or behind a private residence are all of interest. Safe, secure location...

I am a newcomer to the forum and find the threads very interesting and informative. I am a long-time boater with so much more to learn and hoping to pick-up a lot of new information here. I recently posted my 30/34’ Mount Desert Island Downeaster on this forum, since she has all the attributes...

THIS BOAT HAS BEEN SOLD. "KALEIDOSCOPE" For Sale 1994 30/34’ Custom Downeast Cruiser My wife and I have decided it is time to move up. When we bought "KALEIDOSCOPE" we actually downsized from a Prairie 36', "Booty". If you know the boat she has massive accomodations for a 36 footer. Booty...