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Steve, I have owned bow rider boats most of my adult life - 23’ or less, but the jump to 43’ is Big! I think I have good instincts but as you state, training is key. Pilothouse doors on either side should be a big plus for single handing but lack of full walk around decks like a KK42 is my...

Dave, another question. Do you experience any chine slap in your 43?

Thanks Dave, I am 6’1” and long legs so I might be able to do that. I will be on the east coast so lots of help I hear.

Nice!!

I’m considering my first trawler purchase as a NP43 and I’m wondering if these boats are suitable for single handing some of the time. The boat I’m looking at is a 2010 with both bow and stern thrusters. I realize that Experience is the main factor here - I plan to get captain training- an...

It is also a 2010

dhay’s, the NP43 I’m looking at has some previous water entry stains in the wood to the upper right of the master. It has a new headliner so I assume the leak has been addressed. Is this something that can be refinished easily? What other updates do you think I should consider? The boat has...

Thanks everyone for the great input! Another problem I’m encountering with the KK42 (a 1993 model with no teak decks and seemingly in great shape) is financing. Conventional financing won’t accept a boat over 20 yrs old. Plus 1 for the NP43. I’m also concerned about resale (+2 NP) - but the...

I’m searching for a suitable dog friendly trawler to do the Great Loop and beyond. I’ve narrowed it down to either a mid 90’s Kadey Krogen 42 or a 2010 ish North Pacific 43 Pilothouse. They are similar in layout, centerline queen, one head, covered cockpit, flybridge and single engine. Can...