I have never owned a boat. I only recently learned what the “Great Loop” is, and am very intrigued (but as a retirement trip). I am still 10 to 15 years away from retirement, so that trip would be some ways off. In the meantime I am living in landlocked central Illinois. I am within a one or two hour drive of the Illinois River and two or three medium sized lakes (10,000 – 20,000-ish acres).
I like the idea of having some accommodations on a boat (and some semblance of fuel efficiency) more so than going fast. I also think I would enjoy the ability to actually “go somewhere” on a boat other than just around circles on one lake.
Given my location, my desires, and my limited boating experience; I am intrigued by the idea of a “Pocket Trawler” that could be trailered to the boating locales I have available. From my research, the loop has been done in this size boat, though a lot of people seem to suggest something over 30 feet for the loop.
I like the idea of having some accommodations on a boat (and some semblance of fuel efficiency) more so than going fast. I also think I would enjoy the ability to actually “go somewhere” on a boat other than just around circles on one lake.
Given my location, my desires, and my limited boating experience; I am intrigued by the idea of a “Pocket Trawler” that could be trailered to the boating locales I have available. From my research, the loop has been done in this size boat, though a lot of people seem to suggest something over 30 feet for the loop.
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