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Good points, Pete. - and well received. Jbo

A boat should be pretty much self leveling if designed well(certainly, at least, compared to a travel trailer on land). If I were going to stay in a TT on the hard, it would only be in passing, so other than making sure my feet weren’t above my head in the bunk, I wouldn’t spend any time/effort...

We’re drifting from the original intent some. Was really looking for logistical and situational considerations, not so much design ideas. Some design considerations(like stowage area) are apropos, but was really not looking to start a “which boat” or “what should you look for” thread. As a...

Love the terminal trawler concept. Could work for many. I’ve considered it many times over the years, but in the long run, it’s not for me. Maia is a big boat. You need to make sure you’re really committed to building as much as cruising if you decide to take it on. The only reason you...

Blissboat - thanks for the encouragement and the detailed info. Sounds like you “get me”. OC - thanks for the suggestions. Sounds like just the kind of info I’m looking for. Jbo

Jeff - I’m building. If all goes well, will be water ready(though not necessarily finished) in time to use late summer/fall of next year. Lower ‘hooch is a good idea. Firefly - Yes, plenty of lakes and reservoirs to keep me busy for a while. Those are easier to find. I’m specifically...

I have a small houseboat(well, soon will) and am looking for sources of information on places for short/mid length cruising grounds within a few hours of driving distance of Atlanta. This is a boat for protected or semi-protected water. Flat bottom, 23’ long, 6” draft with the engine up...

Cool little ‘ship’. Jbo

Good point SSobol. My son is local, and can drop me off and return with the tow rig when I’m ready to get out if I’m cruising the local lake. But I have wondered what people do when they are too far afield to reasonably ask local friends to help. Is it common for coastal marinas to allow...

Anybody live near or frequent Lake Lanier in Georgia that would like to show off their trailer trawler? I’d love to get some first hand views in. I understand there is an Albin 25 somewhere on the lake, but I’ve never seen it. Maybe there are others too. I know there used to be an old...

Wow. That Wasque is a beauty, isn’t she? Thank you very much for keeping me in mind, Mrs. Trombley. Yes. Downeast is definitely a style and function level that frequently suits. In fact, I debated building one, but decided rather on a style for flat water instead. In retrospect, I wish I’d...

Good info I hadn’t run across, Jeff. Thanks. (Still WAY out of my budget, though.) :) Jbo

I’ve never been on a planing boat that performed well at idle speeds. Sure, they’ll move, but I’m my experience, it’s less than ideal. Maybe depends a little on definition too. For me, a trawler designed for higher speeds isn’t really a trawler. I think of trawlers as boats designed for hull...

Starting this thread to help myself, but it hopefully will help others too. Wanting a trailerable trawler is, in most ways, asking for a LOT. What are some considerations that a person looking for a trailer-trawler needs to make sure they’ve taken into account? I’ll start: 1. Tow vehicle -...

Thanks, Pierre. I’ll check out that model. Jbo

I don’t know how “romantic” my notion is, but I do want something that fits my planned program and aesthetic expectations. And based on the list, the type is definitely available. The issue is my limited knowledge of the options. I just started the thread in hopes that some might point me...

I wonder if the Wanderer is really trailer launchable. 32’ is a lot of boat on a ramp. I would prefer the extra space/volume versus the Nomad, but might end up being one of those things I have to compromise on. Wanderer definitely stays on the list until I get more info. J o

I’m not opposed to outboards, and, yes, cruising would definitely be quieter. However, I am opposed to getting a boat designed for speed and using it as a low power cruiser. A boat designed specifically for low power and efficiency is what I’m after, and there just aren’t many that are...

Actually looked at a Permacraft yesterday(on-line) - big gasser, not little diesel, so it’s out. Had a nice big cockpit, though. Jbo

Looks nice. - although with “only three still in existence” it may be the unicorniest of unicorns. :) Jbo

So here’s my list so far, trying to stay with the low power displacement cruisers that would be towable and ramp launchable: Albin 25 Albin 27FC Windy 26 SN Coaster 23 Saga 24 Saga 27 AC Permacraft 26 Nimble Nomad Nimble Wanderer(really ramp launchable?) Outer Reef 26 Allweather 8M Sisu 22...

My wife agrees the Windy 26 looks perfect and has given preliminary approval to (maybe) buy! If anybody sees one of the (apparently) 19 or so that made it to North America for sale, please let me know. Condition is OK if price is appropriate. Jbo

Maybe/maybe not relevant: My long tows would be on the order of 2-4 times annually 300 miles(one way). Normal hauls would be local - 5-25 miles. That said, trailer launchable is a must. Jbo

That could serve. Would love to see it if I’m ever in the area. What kind of fuel burn do you see at 6-7 knots? Jbo

Appreciate the offer, but I’m in Gainesville, Ga, not Florida. What boat are you hauling? Jbo