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How Important Is A Higher Cruising Speed?

A week or so ago there was a thread where a potential trawler buyer was asking about certain variables in trawlers. One of those had to do with...

 
 

California Mandatory Boater Card-1 Year Report

A look at the program which turned a year old last month. ...

 
 

Trans-Atlantic In A Semi-disp Hull?? Yes

Is this Elling E6 hull unique or have other builders in the past built a SD hull before that is capable of crossing oceans? Interesting design. I...

 
 

Why Won't Fan Start ? Perplexing

So, 2 new Mermaid A/C systems, one 12K, one 16.5K. both 220V. Discovered that the blowers on both units won't run when on the genset. No problem at.....

 
 

Amateur Gel-coater, Not

Man, do I suck at this. Coming from a wooden trawler which I Awlgripped myself to a fiberglass boat with an Awlcraft painted hull and a gelcoated...

 
 

Anchor Chain Swivel Good Idea Or Not?

Hi members, I was trying the anchor out on my new boat and found that when I winch in the anchor it was some times the wrong orientation and we woul.....

 
 

Is Your GPS Ready For The April 6th Week Rollover

I just came across this posting on another forum today. I had not even heard about it before this! I just talked on the phone to Raymarine support,...

 
 

Another Newbe Doug Martin

Hi there . My wife and I are transitioning from sail to trawler and just purchased a 1983 Monk 36 in Midland Ont. Looking forward to the adventure as....

 
 

Battery Trickle Charger

Looking for a smart battery charger to top off my batteries after a short run. I don't have shore power where I dock, but I can run a simple 110v...

 
 

Who Uses DSC?

Based on another thread regarding VHF radios, I thought I would start this discussion. Do you use DSC? I found it to be complicated. It is just...

 
 

Marine Trawler Owner Association

Is this group worth the $65.00 fee? There is more info and activity on this site and was seeking opinions on Joining MTOA. There were older threads...

 
 

Boston To Florida

I am interested in bringing my boat to Florida next fall! 1995 Catalina Islander 34 with yanmar 170 diesels 12- 14 knots Checking to see if anyone...

 
 

It Pays To Pay Attention To Peggie

When I bought “Obsession” I did a major refit including rebuilding the sanitation system. I chose the Raritan Elegance head and the Sealand T pump...

 
 

Transducer Depth

My Mainship 400 was recently on the hard and I decided to take an accurate measurement of the depth of the transducer from the bottom of the rudder,.....

 
 

Albin 1980 36' Trawler 'Unanchored' For Sale

Our boat makes a great full time live aboard and cruising vessel with all the amenities one would look for in a vintage long range cruising trawler......

 
 

Exhaust Hose Repair

I am having my fuel tanks on a GB42 replaced and the worker assigned to the removal punctured the exhaust hose with the tip of the Sawzall blade....

 
 

Latest VHF Choices To Replace Old Icom M602?

I've got an Icom M602 installed at a lower helm station. It's connected with their internal rear mic option, so there's no cord dangling at the...

 
 

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