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That's a nice looking vessel. But, I think I want to stay away from gasoline engines, if only for the fuel consumption. I am undecided on the single vs. twin and how critical thrusters are for me. I'm not sure how feasible ($$) it is to add thrusters, bow and/or stern, if they are indeed...

Thanks for the suggestion, I will look into that - I was originally thinking something a bit bigger, in the 40's, but I won't know until I see it. I would love to do a trip like the one you describe in your link. How long did it take you? Was the 34-footer big enough for the three of you...

I appreciate the sentiment and thought - but I don't think I could do houseboat. I have nothing against them per se, just not my thing. I'll keep my sailboat or upgrade to a bigger one well before I'd go houseboat. But, you do make a good point, it would probably do most of what I want to do...

I'm in the early stages of trawler searching, other than yachtworld, popyachts and CL - is there anything else out there - project boat or not?

That's a great setup and I too would do something similar as an alternative to a transom door. I've started to compile a list of things to consider, not so much classified in essential and nice-to-haves. I found a couple of lists from in the posts here and that is my basis. I'll continue to...

Nick, You have confirmed my initial direction in selection. I want to be and want the kids to be outside as much as possible - so a good aft and upper deck are important. Kids will want to swim and be in the water so an easy access back aboard is a must. A transom door would be awesome, but...

Thanks Nick - that's very generous of you. I may well take you up on the visit offer. I'll PM you to confirm the details. Pirate Cove Marina is fairly close to me, I will certainly look into it. As far as deciding, for us the biggest driver will be cost. I think we will go for the biggest...

$1200?!?!? That's crazy. I'm not sure how many boat yards are actually available in my immediate area, so I have to consider all options. I have a few phone calls to make on the subject but haven't gotten around to it - somehow work keeps getting in the way of the boat :mad:! A fellow...

Thanks CP - that, while technical, does indeed shed some light on the capabilities and limitations of a crane.

That's very true - I hadn't considered it that way. Is there then a crane size that one would need as a sort of guideline? I imagine that most yards and operators "should" be knowledgeable on their crane and capacities, but then again, "should" doesn't really mean anyting in the event of a...

RT - That's a good point on weight capacity. I was chatting with a fellow over the weekend who brings in a crane to put his 10,000lb boat in the water. He said that the 25-ton crane was barely able to do the launch. I don't know much about cranes and capacities, but does that make sense...

Bob - that Ranger 31 is one fine looking vessel! I really like the fact that a good pickup could tow it. I have an Expedition, tow-rated for 9800lbs, so it would be out of my range - or I'd also have to get a new truck. I'm looking more in the older, less expensive boat range, willing to put...

Thanks for the replies everyone - I do feel welcome here. Thanks Bob - I just may take you up on that. My in-laws are from the south shore of Montreal and I have a brother in Montreal as well, so we are there quite often. Maybe the next time we are due for a visit we could set something up...

Hello to all, I (and by extension, the rest of my small family) are new TF members. We are current sailboat owners looking to move to the trawler lifestyle as it seems to align nicely with our own boating style. That, and the admiral doesn't like the heeling and small size of our current...