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Our third Torqeedo electric motor the great 1103 travel model with lithium battery was everything we expected but a little too large for the new rowing / tender. Used one time and back in the original box. Paid $3K. Make an offer. Located in San Diego but it can be shipped. John - Nordhavn...

If there are any N35 owners viewing this post would you please let me know and I will forward you my email address. I have a couple of questions. thank you John T. N4050, N4061, N3522 - Former Owners

After a lifetime of boating including four trawlers and different tenders we find ourselves without a trawler but still looking for something small to keep us on the water. This led to me to scratch off another bucket list item and own a handcrafted wooden boat. Since i enjoyed rowing our...

Here is a fun question that possibly a few older TF members may know the answer. Can anyone advise what a Whiskey Plank is? I sure did not know when I was told about this. Please no cheating, experience and personal knowledge only. John T. Hint, the answer is included in my last post under...

Just in case anyone is interested in a new build boat using wood I started a thread under electric boats. While this boat is not a trawler we decided to design and contract the build our own electric boat. The boat will be small (16' - 18") and something we can trailer. After owning four...

Before I even start this post, full disclosure that this is not about a trawler "but" if the TF monitors permit, I would like to share our latest adventure as a means to help others who may be thinking about building a new boat. For those who do not know us (John & Maria) we have been around a...

The following post is intended to assist others new to boating and have limited experience dealing with challenging situations. After selling our last trawler and looking for something new and adventurous on the water I decided to take up sailing. After a year of research, I ordered a 15' 6"...

Does anyone know someone who is good with either hand sketching or computer use for developing a simple boat design? I'm working on something and have a few sketches but need assistance taking it to the next level to see how the proportions look. I'm looking for someone who enjoys this type...

So here am I'm learning this new sailing adventure while trying to stay dry and safe while not running into anyone. Last week was solo trip #5 in the open area of Oceanside Harbor which started out like the previous trips but with some additional time getting the boat set up. So many dang...

There is a new category under builders called Electric Powered Boats that I requested be established as we start our latest adventure. Hope to see a few TF followers stop in from time to time, generate some discussion and provide comments. The intent is for this thread to be educational while...

Interesting video of attempted stolen boat in Newport Beach, CA. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/stolen-yacht-hits-boats-during-chase-across-newport-beach-harbor/

As with life nothing stays the same forever including trends and markets which begs the question have we seen the peak in demand for boats and RV's and are times starting to change? Last week for the first time in two years I noticed a commercial for new RV's with "discounted" pricing of 20%...

Has anyone varnished over recently applied Cetol oil and how did the finish look? I recognize the "right way" is to sand down to clean wood "but" this is a new boat and I'm looking for an easier approach if it makes sense. Thanks John

I recognize this topic has been discussed many times over the years but thought it wouldn't hurt mentioning again. Today I found myself working on a new check list (or reminder) for launching our new 16' Sandpiper Day Sailor. It's been 20 years since we trailered and launched a boat and while...

Does anyone know a reputable overland trucking company we can research to ship our little 15' x 7'6" wide new sailboat from Maine to San Diego? Looking for a closed truck to protect the boat. Thanks John T. N4050, N4061, N3522, H38E - former owner Marshall Marine 15' Sandpiper Cat...

I guess anyone who enjoys boating as much as we do can argue that even one day without a boat is too long and something needs to change. Having recently passed the nine month mark since the sale of our last trawler combined with my better half (Mary) advising she is done boating (ouch), has...

For those on the west coast who are looking for a destination or stop over I would like to recommend Oceanside, CA. harbor. Recognizing safe harbors along the west coast can be few and far between, Oceanside is no different being 30 miles north of the San Diego and 30 miles south of Dana Point...

For those starting out on their first trawler search you may want to talk with a couple of insurance brokers before you place your deposit on the new boat. Over the past few years obtaining insurance has become a little more difficult and if your boating experience is limited you may be...

What does this group think about the new IP 42 Mortor Sailor? I know nothing about MS boats but like many I'm intrigued with their potential. We thought about how cool it would be to build a Nordhavn 56 MS years ago but the price tag was way above our budget. I can still remember how large...

A few TF members may have read a post or more from me about the importance of a boats beam. It’s one aspect of a boat that can dramatically increase the size of any boat without increasing the cost of ownership. As we search for our next boat (likely not a trawler) we have enjoyed learning...

The other day I joined a discussion regarding the demand for boats and RV's resulting in part from the COVID 19 and what the post COVID 19 may look like. It was interesting to listen to a few "experts" (OK, lets just say they are into sales and resales) who all predict the recent surge will not...

I thought I would start a new post under Helmsman to address a topic I have mentioned many times and has allowed me to enjoy many boats over the past 30 years (getting older) ? “value”. Let’s face it building and owning a trawler of any size is not inexpensive and owning four different...

Anyone interested in the new N41 may want to read my short post On the Nordhavn Dreamers site about seeing hull number one today in DP.

I just read an interesting article regarding the death of fiberglass boats and where they are ending up, mostly in the water. Reading about the breakdown of fiberglass and the micro pieces following similar paths of plastic around the world was disheartening. While extensive research is still...

I thought this post would generate some good discussion for those who have been around boats for a while. I was just wondering in light of world economics and tensions if we will see a shift in boat manufacturing from the low cost countries to the US. Most know the attraction of overseas...