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Austinsailor you should check out this boat - might be just what you are looking for. Trawlers Midwest - Trawlers, Trawlers For Sale, Boats For Sale, Boat Dealers, Motor Yachts, Trawlers, Custom Cruisers https://www.soundingsonline.com/boats/a-semiplaning-take-on-efficiency Bob.

I have been on the boat, test driven it. I believe it takes like 30 - 60 hp to operate at hull speed ( I cannot remember exactly ). However, when in a following sea or heavy current - Like the upper Mississippi River, the extra HP can get her up to 15 knots when needed. The vessel seemed...

Eco trawler There is a 33 foot 8’6” wide all aluminum trailer with outboard power on an aluminum tri axle trailer here in Wisconsin called the eco trawler. Boat weighs 7000 pounds, makes for a complete rig like 9000 pounds, trailer has EOH brakes and brakes on each axle...

http://www.portofbellingham.com/ Any info on putting in at Squalicum Harbor and leaving my truck/trailer there for a week or two? Looking for a put in where I can rinse the brakes of my trailer and safely park my rig. Bob

Nomad Willie, I totally agree. We want to get out to see the islands. Also we explore the Upper Mississippi River and visit beaches and sand bars. The full keel keeps us in deeper water. The boat is on a trailer so although we can visit many new places, we are limited to less than optimum...

My trolling motor is 46 pounds of thrust - sorry for the confusion - add to that the weight of a battery and the trolling motor, people, dogs, cargo would be likely 600 pounds-ish. Bob.

As my wife and I continue to prepare for a trip to the San Juan islands this summer, I have a dinghy question. Our boat is a 25 foot Acadia with a deep keel. We travel with 2-60 pound dogs.We have a 10 foot inflatable we may either tow or store on the roof over our deck. My question is...

Wow, I have enjoyed reading all the posts. Tom from Acadia did tell me yesterday that the cable steering is an involved project for adding auto pilot .... exactly as Ironzebra stated. We do boat the Missy at night and often run into fog banks on Lake Michigan on beautiful sunny days ... sounds...

I appreciate the quick reply David, What is more important to me ... I am not sure. I believe radar, as I can see in fog and see other vessels. On the River, staying on course is paramount, being off course a few yards can be the difference between hitting a wing dam or running aground and...

for a boat under 30 feet, cruising Lake Michigan, Upper Mississippi River and other trawlerable places which is more desirable as we can not afford both at one time ... Radar to interface with the GPS or autopilot to interface with GPS? Looking to update our Acadia 25. Bob.

rpelton I love the look of your rig - sounds like your boat and truck fill your needs very well. My wife and I have taken our 25 foot Acadia to Lake Michigan, the upper Mississippi and have played around in the Gulf. We are looking to maybe travel to the San Juan's this summer - crossing the...

Ok, at the risk of getting flamed, I ahve an idea for my 25 footer (Acadia with an extended roof over the deck. My wife, 2 dogs and I often cruise the Upper Mississippi and play on the sand islands or sand bars. My boat draws 2 1/2 feet, so we anchor in about 6-10 FOW and have just swam the...

GoneFarrell, my wife and I have watched the video many times, these videos are great to see ... especially when mornings here are single digits. Toki Man I would love to travel with you guys - but our trip is partially based on a business trip my wife has in Vancouver, and those dates can not...

PNW short ... WOW! It is currently 14 degrees F outside here this evening ... with clear skies ... gonna get pretty cold tonight for November ... we just got a snow storm of about 6 inches yesterday. I am sitting in front of my wood stove with a nice whiskey ... dreaming about exploring that...

Wow, that boat looks familiar - I believe I have seen it for sale before. Beautiful boat. Bob

Our Boat Honu with a few pics ... Fog bank rolling in off Lake Michigan, Milwaukee Harbor at night, Racine Harbor at Dusk, upper Mississippi anchorage.

Sleeping aboard Honu with my dog Jake.

We have Vizsla twins, 2 boys. They love exploring the Upper Mississippi.

Those of you who have trailered in both the smokies and great divide, is there anything comparable relative to steepness of grades and length of them? I have trailered through Tennessee and my rig handled it very well. Trying to get a feel for how she will handle the mountains in Montana next...

Mainship400 My receiver hitch is not weight distributing, it is just a 2 inch receiver hitch rated for 10000 pounds and 1000 pounds tongue weight. I was not really too clear in my reply to you. Pcpete, great advice on the bouys, sounds similar to the upper Mississippi, stay in the channel To...

I believe my hitch is rated for 10000 pounds as is my receiver. I use the heavy aluminum billet weigh safe hitch that reads my tong weight. https://www.weigh-safe.com/ Bob.

78puget-trawler I am kind of kicking myself for starting this tread this time of year ... I am dying to go out there and explore now!! ... too busy at work however, boat is winterized and buttoned up for cold dark months that are on there way here soon. Yeah the truck is really pretty nice...

Bob Cofer I received your pm. I am trying to reply but am having some technical issues on my end. I will respond in a bit - still trying. Bob.

78puget-trawler, The following is the reason I bought the truck actually ... it drives/rides like a half ton, but pulls like a 3/4. I find the size of the truck eliminates a lot of "drama" when pulling on grades, or in bad weather like heavy wind, passing semi's etc. It has a great amount of...

My truck does weigh that much, mileage exempt due to size, king Cab, toolbox extra fuel tank in bed ... I weighed it at a scales when I was weighing a 23 foot center console with galvanized trailer. Truck with some gear fuel wife and I right around 7500. I am strongly thinking about 200 feet...