Thinking about a ROSBOROUGH RF-246 SEDAN CRUISER TRAWLER due to the fact it's self bailing and won't sink if filled with water at least from my research. But the Albin and others look to be well built. I spent 21 years active duty US Navy and have seen some really rough water conditions. A 27' trawler will probley be my max size since I plan on a trailer for her. And it will not be new. Looking for fuel economy and plan on blue water cruising. Anyway just started my homework on this new adventure.
Getting a Trawler Boat
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Welcome aboard!
Take a look at the diesel engine Rosboroughs as well as the outboard powered ones.
The OBs are somewhat cheape, lighter and fit on a trailer better. But the fuel economy is significantly worse. But if you are trailering from launch to launch and only cruising a short distance, fuel economy won't matter.
Also maintenance is easier and you can always do a four bolt repower with an O/B.
David
Take a look at the diesel engine Rosboroughs as well as the outboard powered ones.
The OBs are somewhat cheape, lighter and fit on a trailer better. But the fuel economy is significantly worse. But if you are trailering from launch to launch and only cruising a short distance, fuel economy won't matter.
Also maintenance is easier and you can always do a four bolt repower with an O/B.
David
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Welcome to the forum! Enjoy your search.
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
Welcome aboard.
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Those little Albins are cheap to run that's for sure.
I think they actually MAKE fuel.
Happy hunting
I think they actually MAKE fuel.
Happy hunting
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Welcome to the forum Richandtd,
Could we ask where you plan to be cruising? We have many summers of experience in trailer boats on the Inside Passage (WA, BC, SE Alaska). Happy to share.
Could we ask where you plan to be cruising? We have many summers of experience in trailer boats on the Inside Passage (WA, BC, SE Alaska). Happy to share.
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Get an OB Rosborough and put a diesel outboard on it. Best of both worlds.
OXE - DIESEL OUTBOARD
Have no idea how much one costs though.
OXE - DIESEL OUTBOARD
Have no idea how much one costs though.
