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Looks like one in your neighborhood https://www.yachtworld.com/boats-for-sale/condition-used/type-power/?length=40-50&makeModel=Westcoast But you could always go Tollycraft

IMTRA was repping doors for builders overseas and in the states at that time. , amongst many other products. I don’t see them with the exact product anymore, but give them a call as they mayknow the source of those doors at that time period...

Kind of a sign of times, too much work and not enough qualified employees. If you are bringing the boat back home to the west coast you may not get a lot of priority from an east coast outfit that is heavily booked. You could fly out your local DD mechanic as an alternative, someone who you...

You should be able to find one between these two companies: https://www.johnsontowers.com/marine/ https://www.westernbranchdiesel.com/

A lot has to do with owner skills and experience. This globe trotting Nordhavn owner did a lot of cruising in the PNW and Alaskan waters on a Bayliner that some would not deem seaworthy enough. https://mvdirona.com/tag/bayliner-4087/

Go to your boatyard and ask them to give you a measurement, could be easily done in the ways without hauling out and would be accurate. Another layer of conservatism would be to do it at light load, very little to no water, no waste and less than half fuel.

Once you have sludge in your tank the Biobor treatment is useless until you have your tanks polished and start from a clean sheet. If you continue to use Biobor treatment in this case it exasperates the sludge problem and does not cure it or add any value to the process. If your tank is...

The 49 GB is my favorite model, perfect cruiser for two couples or family, love the access to all the decks and that gigantic bridge and that huge engine room.

Not sure where you heard that Volvo would carry terms until a boat sold, never happened in my experience. You have to remember that every boat that leaves a manufacturers plant is already sold to the dealer, the title and liability transfer as soon as it leaves the drive way. Now they may...

I will say this from a manufacturers side- Navigator delivered 100s of Volvo powered boats and Carver jumped on the same band wagon. As far as a warranty/policy issue for the builder they were so low that it was not even on the top 50 items. Can’t say that for other engine manufacturers I have...

Navigator yachts had a mostly exclusive deal with Volvo’s , they built hundreds of boats with them. Very few engine related issues, plenty of successful installations. Smoke can be related to incorrect prop size or bad fuel. Cetane boosters can help. Prop the boat the correct way, at least...

We have had 33’ - 46’ SF out of SoCal since the 70s. Always used all chain rode and an oversized hi-strength Danforth later went to oversized Fortess. Bent a few of each. Never used a snubber or tied off to a cleat, just the windlass. Anchored from Ensenada to Santa Barbara, had 50 - 60 mph...

That is great seafaring on your part, love the lines on your CL, the bow and sheerline are beautiful!

Reminds me of the 34 Silverton that did the same with 27 people onboard. https://www.soundingsonline.com/features/silverton-sinking-were-27-people-too-many-to-carry

We have had boats with 6-71N, 6-71TI, 6V-92TA and 8V-92TA Detroit’s. The 550hp 6V-92TA was in a 38, Blackfin SF. They made it to 3600 hours before rebuild in place. Running a MY can be similar to a SF in that you spend long hours at trolling speeds and then a few hours at higher cruise. Here...

We always did this on all boat purchases with Diesel engines: Borescope liners to check for scuff marks on cylinder bore surfaces. Leak down or compression test on each cylinder. Oil analysis. You only get one chance before you become the owner. All good money spent. Moist people neglect...

I have a few in my hand right now, The NL-19 process ensures the perforations and edges are not like cheese graters, can run my hands over them smoothly. For the few bucks it costs at Grainger or Ace or Amazon, try it out, run your own corrosion / strength test. The practical sailor article...

You have to dig deeper. These are 304 SS treated with a proprietary process to remove impurities, improve the finish and exceed Chinese 316 commercial off the shelf quality. These are made in the USA and so is the material, the torque strength of 304 is superior to 316. Put them side by side...

I am using more of these because of their superior corrosion resistance, they are much glossier and stay that way. 300 STAINLESS HOSE CLAMP 13/16″ TO 1 1/2″ | Foreverbolt

I am not a fan of replacing a 2300 rpm diesel with a 3000 rpm engine. I would weigh your speed requirements and try to see if you can get into the 2600 rpm version of the QSC which will give you more reliability. The extra hp and fuel consumption near the 3000rpm engine is pretty much useless in...

Just a side note that Willard Marine’s current yard is in Anaheim not Costa Mesa, they have been there for quite some time. Aluminum, Fiberglass, & Rigid Inflatable Boats - Willard Marine That is a lot of boat in a 40, without looking like a wedding cake as some of the modern designs end up.

They can be used in a wide range, I have seen some on boats 60’ - 70’ long that went up to 20 knots to fix a few mistakes, like bad static trim, these two in particular were down by almost a foot in the bow. Poor build management and lack of a project manager didn’t help. It just depends, what...

One of my favorite steel trawlers https://www.rdhmarinesubic.com/watson_72_motor_yacht_for_sale.php https://www.passagemaker.com/cruiser-reviews/astra-a-proper-little-ships

Capability is a different metric then risk or terrifying experiences. These production boats did it with some mixture of both...

So maybe the question could be re-phrased as to what makes a trawler suitable for crossing the Atlantic or Pacific or Indian or Arctic or Southern Ocean, they all have specific requirements, so pick one and see where it takes you boat wise?