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In the airplane world we get gas stains from fuel venting that spreads in the slip stream leaving stain. Using gasoline soaked rag to work on the stain, sometimes requiring multiple rub downs removes the stain. This is painted surface On an airplane but it might work Your RIB.

Great input from everyone and much food for thought. The history behind the question is we have come very close to purchasing a trawler on two occasions and as we neared the finish line on the purchase we felt it just wasn’t the right boat at the right time. Of course that timing thing is...

Dougcole, We chartered a Mainship for 2 weeks couple years ago on a trip in the San Juan and Gulf islands, had a great time. Boat functioned well, was roomy and comfortable. Have you taken yours to Bahamas?

As Firehoser75 says “the least expensive way is to get your last boat first”. Great advice! We have looked at everything from Nordhavn to Nordic Tug. Sure is fun looking! Our Chartering has helped define what would work best for us as well.

Howdy all, I am located in the PNW. My enjoyment of the Trawler world has been by Charter only and not Ownership. As I have gathered information from this Forum on possible make and model for ownership it seems clear that most folks tend to buy and sell more than one boat as they move through...

I would like to hear from Trawler folks who tow a larger boat for more utility once at destination. Are you towling maybe a 17 foot Boston Whaler or an Alumaweld 16 footer. Would like to hear your experience both good and bad. Thanks, Scott