Hi to everyone. I am new to trawler forums and I wish to get some opinions from you trawler pros on some trawlers and outfitting them. Just a quick background on myself, I have steamed the Great lakes for years. I have piloted vessels from 16’ up to 85’ on the lake and have enjoyed every second of it.
With that said, my wife and I are looking to make the jump to the sal****er realm. We are planning on purchasing a new trawler in the next year and fitting it to our needs. We will be living aboard this vessel and will be making long voyages, like voyages from Port Charlotte Fl to the Hawaii Island and also do the great loop if and when the mood strikes us.
I am fully aware of the cost of purchasing a new Trawler and outfitting it. We have the capital to achieve our goals, so that is not an issue for us, thank God. We have worked hard to finally enjoy life in our early 50’s
Now here is what I have come up with and I would like the Trawler Pro’s input to see what their opinions are.
Vessel. The New Fleming 78.
Spec. Out with some of these options.
Fuel Tanks 3,500 USG. Water 500 USG. Black Water 250 USG. Gray Water 250 USG.
2 Lube oil tanks 95 USG
2 ONAN EQD 32 KW 60 hz Generators.
Power plant. Twin Man V12 1550 Hp
Furuno. 3D (Main)
Garmin Plotter (Back up)
Radar X7 96nm
Autopilot (Not sure yet on brand)
Sonar (Not sure yet on brand)
Radio VHF (Not sure yet on brand)
Tender minim of 15’
Plus all safety items that will be needed.
If you have a different opinion on the Fleming 78 or any of the other equipment, please specify your reasoning as to why or why not. I do understand that everyone has their own opinion of their favorite vessels but that is not what I am looking for. I am looking quality, safety, longevity but most of all a vessel that fits our needs. I’m sure I’ve left out many features that may be needed but this makes a good start for me to continue my research on trawlers and all desired equipment. Thank you for your time and patience.
Cordially,
H. Foster
The more modern concept , and cheapest to install, and later modify is the "ring circuit.
Here a heavy set of wiring is simply run around the boat in a complete circle , from the batts to the bow , and back on the other side of the hull. This wire is protected with large class "T" fuses.
Where ever power is required , say a pump, the lines are tapped into with OTS connectors . this circuit tap will have a CB to protect the smaller wires , and a fuse to protect the individual item at the item.
Of/ on is controlled by a wireless setup , with an actual local off/ on switch , should the wireless fail.
Near idiots can install or change the wiring , yet the system can be monitored down to the last .0001A if required.
Load shedding is simply part of a controller program.
FF