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OK, this is another one of 'those' questions but with a maybe a twist. I'm looking now more to learn about the manufacturers we should investigate rather than specific boats.
The way we usually buy the next boat is to start a couple years beforehand by figuring out what manufacturers and models might be appropriate. We then have plenty of time to view examples, talk to owners when we encounter them, research and reflect, and daydream. That process has worked well in finding boats that meet our needs.
We're now starting that process for the 'next' boat - a trawler in the 45'-50' range. I'll confess I know little of the manufacturers who serve that market and so this request for ideas.
We're looking to focus on a pilothouse trawler with fly bridge, single or twin, with stabilizers. It'll be used by the two of us for extended east-coast cruising from the Maritimes to the islands.
We're also looking for a boat no more than 10 years old. We'd like to keep the budget under $750K.
The KK48 seems to be a good fit for our needs. An N47 might work (haven't seen one in person, but the N40 is a nice boat albeit too small for our tastes).
What other manufacturers should we look for? Lurking here and browsing yachtworld I'm guessing DeFever, Selene and Ocean Alexander should be on our radar.
Thanks in advance.
The way we usually buy the next boat is to start a couple years beforehand by figuring out what manufacturers and models might be appropriate. We then have plenty of time to view examples, talk to owners when we encounter them, research and reflect, and daydream. That process has worked well in finding boats that meet our needs.
We're now starting that process for the 'next' boat - a trawler in the 45'-50' range. I'll confess I know little of the manufacturers who serve that market and so this request for ideas.
We're looking to focus on a pilothouse trawler with fly bridge, single or twin, with stabilizers. It'll be used by the two of us for extended east-coast cruising from the Maritimes to the islands.
We're also looking for a boat no more than 10 years old. We'd like to keep the budget under $750K.
The KK48 seems to be a good fit for our needs. An N47 might work (haven't seen one in person, but the N40 is a nice boat albeit too small for our tastes).
What other manufacturers should we look for? Lurking here and browsing yachtworld I'm guessing DeFever, Selene and Ocean Alexander should be on our radar.
Thanks in advance.