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Thanks for double checking and providing great input! We spent some time in Ocracoke and visited Hatteras back in the fall (via the trailer). I would love to spend some real time there moored out in Silver Lake and the surrounding areas. Having traveled a great deal of the loop areas by land...

I’m planning on finding a safety course when we get home. I’m about half way through Chapman now so trying to get a head start.

Not intentionally all over the map. As stated, I am looking for a first boat that will set me up for success in trawlers later. Asked if one platform was better to learn on than another or if I should just focus on getting experience on the water. Buying a 40’+ trawler as a first boat has not...

Several points above to address… We live in Louisville on the Ohio River. Trailering won’t be an issue as we are currently touring the country via Airstream so I already have the vehicle to tow. I personally don’t have a great desire to ski / tube but I just know at home (at least starting...

I like the Rosboroughs but I’m doubting how much fun I could have with it on the Ohio. Don’t think I’d be as likely to take it out to just run across the river to eat or up river to hang out at the quarry. A decent sized runabout with a bimini seems more conducive to entertaining friends (with...

Have decided I’m pretty set on an outboard runabout. Really liking the 20’ and 23’ Rossiters but they are spendy. Does everyone think a deep V outboard would be a good platform to start on? Any other options in this vein that would be better/worse? Thanks all.

I am definitely considering the small cabin cruisers. Have seen a ton of C-Dorys up here. They look like very practical boats but the interiors are a little spartan. I really like the Cutwaters and Ranger Tugs but they are both probably more expensive than I was thinking right off the bat...

I think my initial goal is more of a trailerable boat prior to purchasing something that has to live in the water. Economics and my own personal time availability make me think a big capable trawler is probably not the best first step. I’m coming from an airplane background so I assume there...

Hi all, currently spending some time on the Olympic Peninsula and have fallen for the big trawlers out here. I am weighing the Great Loop at some point but have little experience at the helm of any boat larger than a jon. Is there a particular style or hull shape in a smaller starter boat that...