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Purchasing My First Trawler For Retirement

Hi all, in the process of purchasing a 41 Rough Water PH. My first trawler as I have been looking to do some coastal cruising more affordably. It will...

 
 

Natural Vs Teak Covering Boards

Looking at Flemings and other boats, and was just wondering why no one goes natural? I know the varnish is to protect the teak, but is there something...

 
 

Simrad Auto Pilot Question

My AP24 control head failed and I’m trying to upgrade to the AP44. My current roadblock to success is this fitting off the controller. I have pushed, ...

 
 

New Reading Lights - How To Q.

Would like to install 3 new interior 12V LED reading lights between the port side windows on my 2004 Mainship 400. Wondering if anyone else has snaked...

 
 

Fish Cleaning Table

Can anyone with a Monk 36 or similar send me pics of their fish cleaning table?

 
 

2025 Helmsman Owner Rendezvous (2 This Year) Port Browning BC, May 9-11th & Roche Harbor WA, Sept 25-29th

Grand Events from the new Helmsman Trawlers Owner Club! Hello Helmsman fans: The Helmsman Trawlers Owners Club became a formal non-profit club on 11/2...

 
 

Considering A Monk 36

Good morning, my wife and I are experienced sailors that are considering a Monk 36 (or something similar) for our next boat. I've investigated a bit t...

 
 

Looking For Monk McQueen Manufacturers Identification Code

Have a 1962 Monk McQueen but do not have a hull number. I need the manufacturer's code. Anyone know what it is? Thanks.

 
 

Not Sure Yet

Looking at lots of different boats, but looked at a trawler with great interest. It felt like an apartment compared to sailing vessels. Was interested...

 
 

Clipper 63

I’ve recently purchased what is known in Australia as a Clipper 60. These boats are made in China by Fu Hua Ningbo and imported under different names ...

 
 

Looking For Info On 1986 Ocean Alexander 56 Carpe Diem - Grey Import To Australia Circa 2010

We are looking to purchase a 1986 Ocean Alexander 56 formerly named Carpe Diem now renamed Ocean Spirit and advertised as an OA 60. It is advertised a...

 
 

Trawler Blue Ocean 171.000e 14m

If you are looking for the perfect boat, look no further. This incredible boat has been meticulously maintained and completely renovated to offer you ...

 
 

Velvet Drive VS MG Twin Disk 514 Reduction 3:1

I am building a steel hull boat, 90 feet, with a low budget. I am planning to have 2 used CAT C15 as the engines. I know that these 2 CAT engines fit ...

 
 

Simulated Flaming Lights On A Boat

I've noticed in the last couple of years, the trend of people clipping these charming LED lights all around their boats. Right now, at the marina we'r...

 
 

Sundowner Q

Hi All Recently purchased a Sundowner 30 (1986) with Yanmar diesel (4PHM-TE). Wondering why builders/designers didn't put the salon and pilot house on...

 
 

Updating Or Upgrading Solitude, Hull #10

Getting started on the long list of things. Removed two previous generators worth of wiring. Removed the diesel stove and associated wiring, venting a...

 
 

2001 Mainship Pilot 34 Hatch Handle

One of the hatch handles on my 2001 Mainship Pilot 34 has come off the lens. I just tried gluing it with 4200 and it lasted about a week. I contacted ...

 
 

Racor Vacuum Gauges Wobble

Hello all, I suspect this will be the first of many posts seeking guidance on our new-to-us 2002 President 42 with Cummins 6BTA5.9s & 1980 hrs. Apprec...

 
 

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