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Scott, when you get the chance, check both sides of the fly bridge where it attaches to the cabin wall. Mine has a U shaped edge that is supposed to drain towards the aft, but can be clogged up with dirt and debris allowing water to back up and spill down the cabin interior. Hard to reach but I...

That sums it up pretty well. My trawler has both hard chines and a good size keel both of which help to reduce roll. Round bottom trawlers often roll like crazy but its a "smooth roll" haha. Models like mine that have a high flybridge and large vinyl enclosed sun deck have a lot of windage...

I have a nice clean 1984 MT that I am thinking about selling. It is currently in inside storage up in Maine getting new shafts and cutlass bearings. Asking price $95k. Its a great live aboard with walk around queen in master suite and lots of teak interior.

Hi, I am a new member and have owned my trawler for 3 years now. Happy to share info with any other MT owners, etc.

Hi I am a new member here and own a 1984 43' Marine Trader LaBelle. Like you it was my first trawler but have owned for three years now. The best way to learn about your boat is to explore it. I started in the engine room. I have Volvo TAMD40B's. You can get free online service manual if you...