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Trawler Brands With Semi-Bluewater Seaworthiness

Hello all, We are a family of 5 and looking to pick up a trawler in the next year. I have some sailing experience in the Caribbean, around Vancouver I...

 
 

Wooden Hulled Antique Tug/Yacht Questions

Greetings, I hope this is in the correct place, if not please delete. I am considering purchasing one of two antique tugs for charters but do not have...

 
 

Storage Help/Ideas For M12 Tools

Hello again. I would like to get some ideas for storage solutions. I posted on Reddit for Milwaukee tool, but got zero responses. Here is what I poste...

 
 

4 Blades Or 3 Blades Props On A 58ft Trader Dual Engines 2x435hp

Our boat is a 58ft trader 2x 435hp current 3-blade props, 26T displacement. What do you have your preference 4 blades or 3 blades props and why. My 3 ...

 
 

Be Patient With Me, I'm The New (To Nearly Everything) Guy!

I am under contract for a 38' Fu Hwa and the survey is set for Thursday. I know you guys can't give me every question to ask, much less the answers, b...

 
 

Looking To Move Up To A Trawler

Greetings, I split my time between Abu Dhabi and the UK. At present my boating is UK/France based and I have an Axopar 37 XC which is a fabulous weeke...

 
 

Issues With The Navionics Web App

Has anyone noticed what's going on with the Navionics web app lately? I've invested in both the iPhone app and an SD card for my chart plotter, and I ...

 
 

Twin Diesels Versus Single

How many out here in Trawler Land have used single engines? I know everyone is going to say two for redundancy in the middle of the ocean. However, I ...

 
 

Ford Lehman 120 For Sale

Hi, I have a really clean, well-running Ford Lehman for sale. It came from a boat off of the Columbia River in OR. I purchased it with it able to turn...

 
 

Fusing The Starter Circuits: Yea Or Nay?

ABYC says you don't have to. Some of greater knowledge and experience than I suggest you should. I may put fuses in the starter circuits on my next ma...

 
 

Wendon Yacht Information/Owners

I am looking for owners of, or people with information, on Wendon Yachts, built in British Columbia, to share information with. The parent company is ...

 
 

Marine Plumber Needed

Hi all, We are docked at Shelter Cove Marina in Hilton Head Island SC and in need of a marine plumber. We have a fresh water leak that I cannot find. ...

 
 

Passing Of Doug Snider (ALBA BELLA)

With Patti’s approval for this post, and with great sadness, I share tragic news with the Helmsman Trawlers and the TrawlerForum communities. Doug Sni...

 
 

Strataglass Deep Scratch Repair

I’m pretty sure my daughter's jewelry caused this as she was climbing around to the bow. Any ideas how to fix/fill this so it’s less noticeable? Strat...

 
 

Can You Share A Close Call Or Near-Miss Experience While Boating And What You Learned From It?

How did this experience change your approach to boating safety?

 
 

Cummins Tacho Pulse

Hi all, I’m trying to work out the pulse setting for a new VDO tacho that I have installed. The engine is a Cummins VT555m. The Tacho generator runs o...

 
 

30 Ft Aluminum With Twin Outboards Vs 30 Ft Glass With Single Diesel

Hi! This is my first post thread in this awesome online forum. I have lived and worked in remote wilderness environments the last 3 decades doing mine...

 
 

Dumb Charging Question

I modified my 12V system so that I now have: Starting Bank: 1 x 4D (AGM) House Bank: 2 x 8D (AGM - Wired in parallel). Battery Charger: 50amp Charles ...

 
 

Importing A Boat From Canada - Ford Lehman Question

I am in the process of purchasing a trawler from Canada and will be importing it into the US. I believe the engine is original, or at least similar to...

 
 

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