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What a beauty! Excuse my newbie question but what are fashion plates? steve

Thanks for the thoughtful replies and suggestions everyone. This is what i hoped for when i joined. So looking forward to when we can check out some of the boats we think we like, in person. Our "list" is in constant flux but certian things are becoming firm, it helps narrow the search...

Thanks much Xsbank. Certain projects are ok but at my age i dont need a project boat. The "project" is to buy a boat and enjoy travel adventures. thanks again to you and so many others who spend time educating us newbs...

+1 Hilarious:rofl:

Appreciate the advise. thanks

Here is what i have used on boat upholstery. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EXIVVTE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 steve

Bleach is very har on the material and death on the stitching. Find a safe alternative.

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Found it thanks again

Thanks Baccus, did you move it or remove it?

Thanks for the catch, forgot the link:banghead: 36' Grand Banks Classic for Sale | Trawlers | Just Us | Curtis Stokes Yacht Brokerage

I haven't posted much but have learned soo much reading hundreds of posts. Have looked at this grand banks listing and video a couple of times, it seems to tic a lot of boxes for us. Because of, you know what ,a trip is not in the cards right now. I was wondering if anyone here know this boat...

Uodate. Wife and I got to see the boat finally. It was covered but were able to get on board and take a good look. Lots to like, but we will keep looking. Thinking we would like bigger or more windows for one thing. Thanks for all the advice. The boat is in nice shape, but wood is need of a...

Keith, Thanks for the input. The boat is a Great lakes boat, they are saying all fresh water except for the loop trip. Good reminder to ask to see log book.

Thanks timb

Delfini, thanks so much for the great link Soo,thanks for overcoming you hesitation. my 3 questions i felt could easily be opinined upon before I had specifics, just looking for a little help to more prepared for that initial visit. BTW the GB is also very much on our radar.

We are looking for our first trawler. Going to look at a 1981 Marine Trader 38. Have read much on this forum concerning the taiwan boats. Are there concerns specifically to A MT of this vintage. Also FL 120 has 3500 hours. What I have read from the knowledgeable people here does...

excuse the oblivious spellig errs

Yes, but it is hard to beat the therapeutic aspects of warm salt water. BTW muratic and hydrochlic acid are the sme thing

Great looking boat. So much potential, you can make her your own. Enjoy

If that bothers you dont ever work on you supplu lines in a house.

And the name of a fine dive equipment mfg.:)

Thanks for all the great replies.Really good info. here. Good to get facts and perspective from those in the know.

Just curious. How many carry an extra prop(s) I know they are epensive but seems worth it.