Greetings! Lurked around a while, so thought it's time to say hello.
I retired out of the Navy after 32 years driving ships and subs, then met a great girl who lives on a 50-foot Japan-built wooden trawler in San Diego. Now I live on a 50-foot Japan-built trawler in San Diego. (life is good)
I once commanded a 224-foot wooden mine sweeper, but I'm finding this old girl (the boat, not the woman) needs a whole new level of care and feeding: Loafer is stout double-planked mahogany, but she IS over 45 years old.
I have lots to learn (I've been a sail boat guy my whole life), but I've found the Trawler Forum to be a treasure trove of wisdom so far.
Regards,
-Jim
I retired out of the Navy after 32 years driving ships and subs, then met a great girl who lives on a 50-foot Japan-built wooden trawler in San Diego. Now I live on a 50-foot Japan-built trawler in San Diego. (life is good)
I once commanded a 224-foot wooden mine sweeper, but I'm finding this old girl (the boat, not the woman) needs a whole new level of care and feeding: Loafer is stout double-planked mahogany, but she IS over 45 years old.
I have lots to learn (I've been a sail boat guy my whole life), but I've found the Trawler Forum to be a treasure trove of wisdom so far.
Regards,
-Jim