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Thank you so much, Art. Very helpful. As a follow-on, my search has narrowed to a used 40 to 45 foot twin diesel (Cats or Lehmans preferred, based upon what I have learned thus far), which my wife and I can live aboard for 2 to 4 weeks at a time. We are interested in a Florida-based boat that...

Thank you for all of the responses. My growing impression is that if I can find a well-maintained Tollycraft from the late 1980s or early 1990s I would be making a sound choice of a well-respected brand.

Thank you so much, SaltyDogg. Would anyone who owns or has experience with Tollycraft steer me away from selecting that brand generally?

Hi. I am seriously and actively evaluating the purchase of a 1989 Tollycraft 44 based in Florida. I would like to gain access to the "Tollycraft Club" referenced above. Is that a Facebook group, or do I access it via a web brower, or? Thanks!

This thread is proving to be so valuable and informative. Thank you all. I have been told, and have read, that the greatest element of boat ownership is meeting and building relationships with other boat owners and enthusiasts. I feel that I am already starting to do that, and I don't even...

Peter - thank you for the guidance regarding expected/potential requirements for obtaining insurance. You are not "scaring me away", just providing necessary insights as I continue to learn. And I have A LOT to learn! Portage Bay - thank you SO MUCH for your frank perspective. The...

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Thank you again. I have already researched and identified CG approved courses, and will be starting down that path. Slowmo - thank you so much for those specific points about the 42 versus the 43. Those details will help me make the best possible purchase. Seaworthiness is a critical...

Thank you DWJensen and Comodave. I appreciate greatly your comments and guidance. I haven't yet opened the Pandora's Box of insurance, so I appreciate your "heads-ups" on that topic. My thinking is in line with Comodave's comments - I want to get "enough boat" to meet my needs. I am a...

After a lot of research, reading, and visiting several different used, in the water brands and models - focused in the 38 to 50 foot range - the Californian 42 or 43 (depending upon the year) appear to check my several boxes: solid reputation, good resale value, twin diesels, roomy layout...

Still available?

I have made 4 one month long driving and camping trips up and down the Baja over the past 12 months. Having visited and experienced a number of locations on both the Gulf side and the Pacific side, I believe the "sweet spot" is Gulf side from Puerto Escondido south to Bahia de los Muertos, with...

Hi. I have been spending the past 3+ months researching, and reading about, and inspecting trawlers, trying to inform myself regarding my first boat purchase. My conclusion is that as a first step into this new (for me) and enjoyable world, finding a 25% or 50% fractional ownership...

I am searching for my first trawler, and a 1987 Californian 48 is one of the candidates. I know very little about the pros and cons of the Californian hull, seaworthyness, performance, shortcomings, etc. Are there particularly good sources + resources for that kind of information that I should...

..... and - thank you for the specific guidance. I didn't see them until after I posted the comment above. I will try both avenues!!

OK. Will do. Thanks for that guidance.

I am evaluating the purchase of a 1984 Grand Banks 42 with twin Caterpillar 3208s. I have been told by the broker representing the seller that these are 350HP diesels. The engine "Vin Numbers" that I have been provided are: Engine vin #s Port 01z03416 Starboard 01z03411 My Google searching...

So, Sharked - where have your research and due diligence led you? Have you identified any makes/models that appear to meet the criteria you listed in your initial post at the top of this thread? I am at a very early stage of searching for my first trawler, and my criteria match up about 80%...

Just a helpful detail - I just drove home to Colorado from Baja, passing the turnoff to San Carlos on my way to cross into the US at Mexicali. San Carlos is more like 12 to 14 hours south of the Mexicali border crossing.

Hi Rich. Do you know if the GB 42 is still available?