Smaller Trawler names?
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This is what I like! 1987 Albin Sport Cruiser powerboat for sale in New York
My assumption would be that it is very possible to make her look more livable if I found one well under 20k. But it's all a couple years away
My assumption would be that it is very possible to make her look more livable if I found one well under 20k. But it's all a couple years away
cappy208
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If you like the albin don't discount looking for 'Rosborough'. They are a really well built, trailer able boat with several propulsion options. They have several house designs also. Full cabin, Half cabin and like the albin a cuddy cabin. http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1995-ROSBOROUGH-246-102549979
Keep your eyes open. You will eventually find the boat that fills your needs/expectations.
Keep your eyes open. You will eventually find the boat that fills your needs/expectations.
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My assumption would be that it is very possible to make her look more livable if I found one well under 20k. But it's all a couple years away
Denise, the price on this one is pretty fat, soldboats.com seems to tell a different story although not many of this model there.
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I know a couple of people who spent a lot of time trying to find an Albin recently. One, a broker, finally found one in decent condition for her customer, the 5th or 6th boat she checked or had checked out. The other looked at just as many and finally gave up and bought a new Glacier Bay. Just a lot of issues from poor maintenance. Maybe you'll have better luck when the time comes.
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That sport cruiser is a day/weekend boat. Not conducive for longer cruises. Not a "trawler." But then, I'm not well aware of your boating wants.
Bearkeley
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The albinowners forum also is a great place to find Albins for sale. I was curious about the Great Loop a month ago and fell in love with Albins. We weren't planning to seriously consider cruising for several years, but found an Albin that was just too good to pass up. The aft cabin was removed, and helm extended to a salon / living area with an open aft to fish from and easy entry. Size is perfect for us as well, so we made the offer and if all goes well with the survey, she'll be ours by Saturday!
Hope the survey goes well for you. Albin is a great boat for the purposes of many. It just seems of those on the market in the last year or so, an exceptionally high percentage have really been in bad shape. On the other hand I know one found in NJ that was pristine.
ranger58sb
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I could imagine that fitted with a nice enclosure over the cockpit, with sections of removable side and aft panels... and with some minimal but comfortable lounging furniture in the new (dry) "saloon" that could create...
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psneeld
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Always my thought for a semi liveaboard....
Till the price of a nice enclosure outpaced the price of used bigger boats....
If handy or creative enough..that is a nice way to go.
My current boat had it not been a liveabord would have been a lobster yacht with an extended overhead if I could find one or would have done it myself. I would have added roll down curtains to make a 3 season saloon. And it would have been a great snowbirder.
Bearkeley
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Always my thought for a semi liveaboard....
Till the price of a nice enclosure outpaced the price of used bigger boats....
If handy or creative enough..that is a nice way to go.
My current boat had it not been a liveabord would have been a lobster yacht with an extended overhead if I could find one or would have done it myself. I would have added roll down curtains to make a 3 season saloon. And it would have been a great snowbirder.
Something similar to this? Just closed on her today...soon to be cruising around the Chesapeake Bay. We got lucky....excellent condition, redone by a dear man who spent the last 3 years redoing almost everything...we are the new, very happy owners of the 'Mary Jo', a 1984 Albin 27 FC!
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Exactly what I had in mind! Except the grassy roof lol congrats!
psneeld
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actually more like this and I would have the galley in the cockpit and at least one big comfy chair below...
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loafs and fishes
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Here's another plug for Nimble Nomads. When I was in the market for a boat, my criteria was that I wanted the roomiest boat that I could easily trailer without a commercial vehicle (ie. Dodge Durango, GMC Acadia, etc.) and that had that "salty" look (no clorox bottle boats). The Nimble Nomad fit that to a tee. She has an OB that pushes her easily at 6.5 knots and burns about 1/2 gallon an hour. She also can easily go 60 knots on the highway. Perfect for two. I can launch and load on the trailer single-handed.
They are a niche boat with a loyal following. I got mine 3 years ago and she has been in the Great Lakes, Erie Canal, SW Florida, and, if things go according to plan, she will spend a good chunk of next winter in the Florida Keys.
I know that there are a couple of nice boats currently for sale.
I could not be happier with mine.
They are a niche boat with a loyal following. I got mine 3 years ago and she has been in the Great Lakes, Erie Canal, SW Florida, and, if things go according to plan, she will spend a good chunk of next winter in the Florida Keys.
I know that there are a couple of nice boats currently for sale.
I could not be happier with mine.
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Another thumbs up for Nimble Boats!
I visited the Nimble Boats factory in Lutz sometime ago and their newer (?) location in Tampa. The Nimble Nomad is quite roomy and an overall well designed trawler. I was also fond of the little Nimble Vagabond.
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I visited the Nimble Boats factory in Lutz sometime ago and their newer (?) location in Tampa. The Nimble Nomad is quite roomy and an overall well designed trawler. I was also fond of the little Nimble Vagabond.
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loafs and fishes
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The area in front of the pilothouse windows is the "front cockpit", with 2 seats. With high sides, a VERY secure place to stand while anchoring and line tending. I know of no other boat this size that offers this feature.
Nomad Willy
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Yes most real Albins (made in Sweden) are old and getting rough to very rough. But some like project boats. Probably no Rosbrorough project boats around as the Rosbrorough has'nt been around for long. Some old boats have been refit to very high standards and extremely desirable as a durable boat. Many that look like that though are only half baked.
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That is an important criteria. And I'll bet it is a lovely area to sit around chatting too.
When you head this way give a call. I'm in St. Pete (Tampa Bay area, west side of the peninsula) and the Keys are on the tentative itinerary. It's all written in beach sand so no promises, eh?
I've got a website friend (Pam) who is looking for her own Nimble Nomad. Of course she is on a budget (aren't we all?) and price matters. Finding a hidden gem is her goal.
Congratulations on yours. Loafs and Fishes is great... The name paints a perfect picture of a gentleman fisherman. Enjoy.
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I know it's sacrilege, but when I saw this pontoon trawler off the Gulf Coast ICW in north Longboat Key, I started wondering if I would end up with such a boat after my cruising goals are fading. These pontoon boats are popular around this part of SW Florida. They've got lots of protected cruising grounds, and the so-called "Tri-Toons" have more capacity and stability. For economical cruising and a good turn of speed, 90 HP would do. their flat platform over pontoon design makes it easy to build any cabin style within the buoyancy capabilities of the pontoons. I mean, the "trawler" term has already been stretched to include a wide spectrum of vessels, including catamarans. Could pontoons be next? The first photo below is the one I shot here locally. The second is what may be possible with a tri-toon platform. Forward raked windshield, of course.
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Nomad Willy
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Pontoon Trawler?
That's over the top.
The lower one actually looks better w the wannabe wheelhouse windows.
That's over the top.
The lower one actually looks better w the wannabe wheelhouse windows.
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Pontoons have gained a tremendous percentage of the lake market. At one time it was inexpensive 18 or 20' with small outboards around 40 hp. Now most seem to be 24-28' with outboards of 90-150 hp and some with inboard-outboards. The furniture has gotten extremely fancy with seating, grills, and more. They're the party boats on the lake. Now you see them with full enclosures, some with an upper deck, and now the cabins like the ones you showed. Tritoons have been around a while but their percentage of the market has grown slowly. Now, they have a significant percentage. Pontoons have gone from inexpensive $20,000 boats to some running over $100,000.
Boats similar to those shown are now on lakes as pontoon houseboats. For those cruising inland or ICW they fit needs well. They're great boats to take the kids or grandkids out on a Sunday afternoon and let them fish a little.
I don't see them ever doing huge volume on the coast simply because in my mind they are limited very much in their cruising area. Still, they have a place.
So you have an FRP houseboat (Stardust 65'} and want a trawler what is the obvious thing to do .... buy a trawler, cut off the bow and graft it on to the front of the houseboat ..... This is not photoshopped, I actually surveyed this one.
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Holy smokes. Now that's better than Photoshop!
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Holy crap! Just went through the interior shots and that really is a houseboat dressed in motor yacht clothing.
How'd it survey???
How'd it survey???
Structurally .... a tank. A difference of opinion on value
and although I'm not going to give specifics on line, a good eye will spot some serious issues in the engine compartment.
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