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Stephens Bros boats were west coast elite status vessels like the Trumpys of the East Coast in their day. Much like a Learjet is today for the rich and famous. This is a great summary and an interesting presentation of the Stephens history by Rusty Areias, former CA Politician and owner of...

It makes me sad and reminiscent to inform TF that our long-time friend and fellow trawlerman, Walt Poulson (Codger2) passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2022 at 3PM of heart issues. He leaves behind his wife, Renee, and a loving family including his son, his daughter and his sister, among...

I enjoy long times at anchor while fishing, cruising or lazing. Over the years, I've modified my boat with systems with the goal of being able to spend two weeks on the hook without touching a dock when singlehanding. Of course, this drops by more than 50% when a crew 'mate' is aboard. My...

...of a Californian older than 1977? Did Jule Marshall, first builder of American-made trawlers intended to compete with the GB32, build any trawlers before 1977? https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9639&postcount=2

As several of us 34 owners were discussing recently on another thread, here's a thread for us to compare similarities and differences between our 34 LRCs. I filmed this video walkthrough at the beginning of the coronavirus 15 days to flatten the curve in mid March, 2020 I even mention it...

If the sh!t hit the fan tomorrow and you can only take one galley cooking device with you on a long term cruise, what would you choose first? Hands down, I'd take my Instant Pot. It can do almost anything my propane grill cannot do...as long as I have electricity. I'm curious what others...

Last week when I arrived at the boat, I discovered that my 15 HP Mercury outboard motor was stolen off the transom motor mount like the one pictured below. They cut the cable AND the lock on the mount handles (or broke a mount handle) to release the motor. Now I'm dealing with insurance...

This is not yet in the news so all I have is a FB post from a very close friend and some history links. Dick Stephens, last surviving brother of Stephens Yachts family, has passed away at age 100. He and his entire family were instrumental in the development of boats in the west coast for...

I hope all my Trawler Forum friends, real and imaginary, have an enjoyable and memorable Christmas and a much better year in 2021!! Thanks for the mounds of great advice and endless encouragement in all things trawlering. Without your help over the years, I might have never left the dock...

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Two problems with the 34 doors are sticky sliders (previous threads) and the door gaps. It got so drafty I could almost fly a kite. I found these door seals by Frost King at Home Depot and online everywhere for well under $5. They are self stick, come in white or brown and work great at...

Here's a new concept...Let's try this as an experiment, whattayasay? Let's try to create a list of the single must useful or frequently used item or tool on your boat. (People or animals are not acceptable answers...it must be a thing.) List one item or tool and it's purposes and/or reasons...

I'm out here on Day 28 of my Quarantine Cruise, gunkholing in the California Delta. My 4 yr old batteries seem to be doing fine but it seems that all charging sources are providing about half of the normal charge for any given SOC and my big loads like microwave seems to discharge at about half...

Well, it looks like I've got a vessel that will provide for me over the next 2 weeks so I guess I'll be starting my Quarantine Cruise after the rains pass in Vallejo. I'm not really sure which way I'll head first...San Francisco Bay on an ebb or the California Delta on a flood. I'll let...

I recorded this in August 2019 at the conclusion of the "best summer of my life" 25 Bridges in 25 Days @DeltaBridges tour. It was a poignant moment for me and I spoke from the heart. It seems to me that my message means as much or more today than it did when I recorded it. We need to all pull...

I just got a notice today from the Vallejo Muni Marina stating that effective in less than 2 weeks, I have to pay the city $10/mo per car to park at my marina. It's not being billed by the marina so I have to pay separately online each month for the 'privilege' of parking at the marina in which...

I always told my daughters that the way to find happiness is to find your passion and then find some way to get someone else to pay you to pursue it. You will never feel like you worked a day in your life since it's so much fun to go to work. In retirement, I began to think the same way again...

Who likes fishing videos? Here's a short video of sturgeon fishing on the California Delta with Giggatoni/Ray while rafted to his GB42. It was a luxury having a net boy and videographer along to help. Thanks, Ray!!

From 8 miles per minute to 8 miles per hour. Here are a couple shots of my retirement cockpit. If you're wondering, the autopilot is off... the slippered foot is a dead give away. I have some old gear like my 1983 Furuno Fishfinder that's great at finding sturgeon but only displays two...

Note: I'm posting this private sale for a fishing friend. Thought someone here might benefit. Sean can be reached by phone or email. --------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Silver Marine Model Captain 360 (H) 11'9" Hard RIB inflatable dinghy with center console...

I got my fried Balmar rebuilt with Balmar parts and installed and all is well. It's charging like a bull. As it turns out, my temp sensor was connected to the ground terminal which works on most alternators but not this one due to its offset position on the Balmar 621. Thanks to CMS/Rod...

Part One: Smoke in the Engine Room!!! (It sure got my attention, too!) I'm out on the California Delta documenting in photo and video 25 bridges in 25 days. I had just finished bridge #12, was cruising along the South Fork of the Mokelumne River about 20 minutes from my destination...

I've been considering ways to see most of the CA Delta in the span of a single summer. My training and experience as an engineer, air traffic controller, pilot, and boat owner have allowed my to dabble in systems engineering and physical sciences which have always interested me. Bridges have...

https://www.kcra.com/article/flaming-boat-floats-sacramento-river/27380748

I'm planning to attend the annual Owl Harbor Marina Nautical Swap Meet this year after a couple years of missing it. It's always been a great source for good value on lightly used nautical items...not to mention a great time to spend with friends on the Delta Loop. The Owl Harbor Marina sets...