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I have a mooring permit in Mt.Sinai Harbor for my Rinker 270. I would have to sell my 250lb mushroom and 3/4" chain and 18" buoy for the proper set up for 20,000 lbs. Love this harbor except for the birds!! Nothing I do keeps them off my boat and having a larger boat would be a nice pooping...

I meant a free boat in that I do not have to somehow find money to go out and buy it. I'm trading my Thompson. I can deal with rebuilding the cards and new fuel pumps if I can get a couple years out of them. So it isn't really the engine that's going to have problems, more of the fuel system. I...

Thanks Bill. Basically my thought is its a free boat and I don't have to go through the agony of trying to sell mine. With money and the economy being the way it is, I forse having to keep the 454s for a few years. Ultimately I would be swapping them out for new power. Do you know what exactly...

That's exactly what my mechanic said to me. He also loved the 454s bc they are so easy and inexpensive to work on. When I asked him about converting to electronic ignition, he said if the points work he prefers that as well. My mechanic is an Old Salt, former NAVY seaman and a great man. He...

TrAwLeR WANTED! I agree. Ironically that's what my wife and I have been discussing. Since she has the summer off and I will be at school 4 days a week and volunteering EMS once a week (and oh yeah, I am also in the Coast Guard Auxiliary) .... ok so I will be a little busy. Point is we can pack...

Actually "Live Simply" is the new family motto. Over the past few years we have lost our riches only to find new riches in the more simple things in life such as family. Sure the big house and fancy cars were nice, but we push on and thank God for what we have. We will never give up boating...

I like you JohnP!! Lol, now that's funny right there! ;)

Lol, that's good. I wouldn't be doing anything new though. My wife and I were looking at a house that was being rented and hasn't paid his rent in over a year. For some reason they can't get him out and the true owner walked away and doesn't care since he relocated to Mexico. Uuugggggg

My wife and I are looking for a slip at a nice family oriented Marina or private residence for the season. Any recommendations would be great and much appreciated. Although we wouldn't be live aboards, we spend practically the entire Summer on the boat so it's important that we have a pieceful...

Perhaps that's what's making it so hard. ;)

Well what I've managed to work out is indeed an even trade. My 1987 Thompson Daytona 290 for his 1972 Egg 38' His boat needs some TLC, mine is turn key. I just have a very limited budget for repairs, maintenance and dockage. In fact I am having a hard time finding a slip for her. I could most...

Ironically I woke up this morning remembering a dream I had last night.... I was the Captain of a trawler. I can't help but feel that perhaps going forward trading my Thompson for the Egg Harbor may not be the right thing for my family and I. Uuuggggggg

I am considering something very similar. We are from New York looking to bring our boat south for Winter get aways. We are considering Virginia Beach to the Outer Banks. The reason we aren't considering further south is bc we plan on "escaping" once a month and driving. Travel time is a major...

The Egg Harbor is a semi displacement hull "sport fisherman." I plan on running her at around 6.5 - 7 snots 90% of the time. From what I hear I should burn anywhere from 7 - 12 GPH for the twin 454s at that speed. Ultimately I think a true trawler is what I want but the deal I have in place with...

...... the owner told me and showed me that some extensive deck and catwalk repair was done. I just found out that it was done by Burger Marine Services. Anyone know of them? Apparently a very good reputable company up here in NY. I spoke with the owner Chris Burger. He assured me his work was...

Thanks for that! I am going back Friday for a better look. From my initial inspection, the engines looked like new with many new parts. If Friday goes well I will have my mechanic spend a few hours surveying her next week. I agree with the "value" of the swap w/ old v new. I know my Thompsons...

Thanks guys! It is looking good but only time and sea trials will tell.

I've got $1,000 on the table next to me and can take the next flight to FL and be to you tonight!! Lol, sorry, I couldn't resist.

She's a beaute Clark! Good luck with the sale. That's a tough sale in this economy but hey, you never know.... ;)

Honestly John I really think a trawler is the way to go for me. Its just with this economy its impossible to sell anything so I am forced to rely on a trade at this time and so far the Egg is what's on the table.

Not yet. I inspected his boat and he inspected mine. We both agreed to terms and conditions of a trade. Now I'm just trying to figure out if I can afford to enjoy her.

My goal would be to first cruise her home so I can get a good feel for her and get some work done (and big July 4th party on her !s!!). Then towards the end of the season cruise her to VA. If I'm looking at 20 GPH I can't afford to bring her south. If I'm looking at 4 GPH I can. $3200 vs. $1300...

here she is....

That's what we would like to do. However, I am trying to figure out the operating costs of this Egg vs a Trawler to even consider it.

Oh, I'm so confused!! Arrggg Ok, here's what I'm trying to do: 1. My initial trip will be 70 NM 2. My down south ICW trip will be 350 NM What will be the least expensive way to run her with time not being an issue? I'm going on a fuel cost of $4.50 p. Gal. *38' semi displacement hull *22,000...