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We have been looking at the " Tennis shoe boats", the Bayliner 4788 will get a good looking over when we finally see one in person. The Silverton 453 caught our eye with all the storage and hardened fly bridge. I plan on sneaking around on a Silverton forum, I have some question about that boat...

I called Sterling, they seem more inclined to go off the survey or hull value. He did mention 30 years on age, but seemed more interested in the survey results. So this is a viable option and one we will probably use. I have been looking at the Carvers, Silvertons and Bayliners. How do I say...

Just got off the phone with Key Bank, 10 years is their limit. Thanks for the responces, we will just keep plugging away.

The wife and I are looking for a boat, we have been pre approved by a local lender. But the boat must be 25 years or newer, . While searching the usual places, I have come to notice, that "Trawlers" in this age range and price point are a rare thing. I can find all sorts of Bayliners...

I like eating, so this is important. Thanks for the replies, I'll look into the, Hats. We have been looking at DeFever boats on YouTube, hope to look at on in person. Wife likes the lay out.

Good Morning, it has been awhile since I have been to this forum. It appears things have not changed much, that's a good thing. I have a general question. Is there one manufacture of boats, that seems to take full advantage of storage and storage space? The reason I ask is, I have been on a...

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I have been on Yatchworld.com and Boats.com and Boatrader. One of the catagories is pilot house style boats, what makes a pilot house a pilot house?If you choose to fill in the blanks on other types, please feel free!

Originally Posted by Robster_in_edmonds Hi Boulton, Ok, now we are getting somewhere. Before I spend too much more time on this, please answer the following: 1. How old are you and your wife? 2. How many kids and grandkids? 2 a. How many overnight guests do you expect to have on your boat on...

So what do you suggest? Just cut and paste, Rob's question and my answer. Add a new title and make a new thread?

Just a little background about the two of us. We both hunt and fish, we are outdoors people at heart. Both of us grew in the Pugut Sound region, being around and on the water. For the last 17 years we have lived in central Washington, making trips west to crab and salmon fish. We currently live...

Yes, Ellensburg, WA. We plan on operating Puget Sound, north through B.C. and into Alaska.

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You have single handily, changed how I’m looking at gas boats. I was steering clear, but you have persuaded me to give them a look. And look I did, what I found was a lot more boat for the budget. When I say “more boat”, I don’t mean a bigger boat. I mean a newer boat with more options. Thanks...

Well, I can't thank everyone enough, for throwing in their $.02! It raised more questions than answers, which I'm fine with. You don't know, what you don't know!

Was looking forward to Trawlerfest, we emailed them to see if it was still on for November. But we have no heard back from the event planners.

Well, if you scanned my post over on the Welcome Mat section, you are aware that the wife and I are on the prowl for a boat. Now these bigger boats are a new beast to the Admiral and I. With anything new, many questions arise! The main question that arises with me is. What should we be steering...

Wood and bright work, is something the Admiral and I are in agreement with. Less is better. None would be optimal, but we are realistic. With both us still working, we dont want to spend all our spare time, sanding varnishing, buffing, ect.ect. We veiw a boat as something to enjoy, not dread.

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The KK?

Thank you, for everyones input! Once explained, I had a face palm moment.:facepalm:

I'm getting prices for moorage from a bunch of different places. The one thing that keeps popping up is the term "open moorage"? I understand the term "side moorage", that's pretty self exsplanitory. But open moorage has us perplexed.:confused: Can you help a newb, out? Thanks in advance!:dance:

Funny, the Admiral and I spent a few hours driving today. After some discussion about what we looked at the day before, we came to a conclusion. As nice as those boats were, we are not the kind of people to hold fancy dinner parties or cocktail parties. We are not big entertainers, we are quite...

Well we kicked some tires yesterday, learned a lot! 40' minimum, but bigger would be nicer. A cockpit for fishing, crabbing and other outdoor activities, would be nice. Would hate to make a mess of the interior over a salmon. Again thanks for the imput. How do I private message on this forum?

Thanks for all the insight and advise! Some of this advise we have already taken, we have an appiontment with BananaBelt Boats in Anacortes, to kick some tires. Hopefully after this trip we will have a better idea about the size we will want. Then as some have stated, get on a waiting list for...