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    Looking to Purchase Trawler

    Looking To Purchase Trawler So.... as you probably know, in speaking with people, when you discuss what you are looking for, half scare you off with the fear and expense of maintenance issues....but we seem to keep coming back to boats that are necessarily going to require TLC. We are looking...
  2. K

    Looking to Purchase Trawler

    My Goodness...what a difference a week makes!!! Thanks to all for taking the time. I have always admired those of you who give your time and experience to newbies like us! To answer some of your questions, and for further comments, here goes. I really wasn't very specific in my inquiry , but I...
  3. K

    Looking to Purchase Trawler

    really?? no one?? i can't believe no help here thanks for reading
  4. K

    41 DeFever Fake smoke stack?

    thanks for the comments
  5. K

    41 DeFever Fake smoke stack?

    Can someone please advise what a "fake smoke stack" on the flybridge is for.?.I understand it provides storage but sure seems to get in the way.is it removable?? any thoughts on its usefulness?will try to add a pic
  6. K

    Looking to Purchase Trawler

    Hello to All: We would appreciate all advice and opinions! Wife and I have looked on and off for over two years and feel certain a Trawler suits our needs. Our priorities are comfort and room, no need for speed, and a good used well maintained boat. We plan on keeping her relatively...
  7. K

    New Member Intro

    New Member Hello: We are new to "a more active participation" in this forum as we contemplate purchasing our first Trawler in the next few months. we have dreamed of this for years and finally appear to have the time to devote to this. We will start reading before asking specific questions as...
  8. K

    For Sale: 1986 GB 42 Classic FOR SALE

    Hybrid Gb Is this still for sale??/
  9. K

    Grand Banks Advice

    Hello: We are newbies but was shopping for a 36 Grand Banks and after looking at a few we seem to think a 42 would be better for our needs space wise.Of course that gets us into more money and twin engines. Any advice on one over the other as far as handling, value etc? we plan to do mostly...
  10. K

    Advice on 34 Mainship Purchase

    thanks to everyone again.. there are so many good choices and prices vary so much..but you guys are great and we so look forward to contributing at some point, but certainly learning form the group!
  11. K

    Advice on 34 Mainship Purchase

    This is great and thanks to all for your input...I will not be rushing in and while 75K is my Budget, I am negotiating much lower although I have not seen the 40K level...wife and I hope to relax,drink plenty of good wine while watching sunsets, swim and sunbathe, and do alot of inshore fishing...
  12. K

    Advice on 34 Mainship Purchase

    Hello: We are seriously considering a '79 Mainship 34' MK1..well cared for and quality upgrades. I have always loved a Trawler...and plan to use for local cruising on the ICW in Florida, with panhandle to the Keys being the longer cruise. Will mostly be my wife and I but am concerned about...
  13. K

    How often do you use your boat

    Kelbylinn....this is what we hope to do ..would ;;ove to bend your ear sometime to get some advice...
  14. K

    Shared/Partnered Trawler

    Thanks Capt Bill I will...
  15. K

    Shared/Partnered Trawler

    Hello: We are newbies but have read several posts about shared ownership. I am a big believer, and have had several successful arrangements but on smaller (much) vessels. Can anyone direct me to the appropriate place to inquire about this. I have a lot of questions and my interest is in the GOM...
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