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I have a Yeti 45, yet to use it. I managed the financing issue by letting the word out that our adult children could pitch in for a well appreciated Xmas gift. :) No doubt I will enjoy using it!

I am sorry for not jumping back in sooner, but I have been following the (excellent) comments - I just could not seem to rescue my forum password! DC=double cabin, meaning V-berth and aft-cabin (queen in this case). Will this Covid-19 horror affect pricing, generally? Hmmm. The comments and...

I am yearning to retire and move up to a "proper" size trawler from my lovely Albin25 and put my feet up for weeks at a time. Now looking earnestly at a 37 ft DC fly-bridge trawler with a steel hull and deck. 80's era, custom made (factory) not a lot of bells and whistles but beautifully...

My typing disappeared. Summary: Never solder on a boat. Everything I have read or been taught. I stick to crimp and adhesive heat shrink, otherwise risk snapping a stiff solder joint on a flexing boat. I know that many disagree.

I am about to have my '76 VP hauled out after only 3 hours this season (trying to sell). Time weather over the next week or two will determine if I get a chance to change the oil. It looks clean on the dipstick.

His thinking: I was thinking the bonus of the Pure Gel batteries is that: The GEL support 1100 cycles compared to 700 on AGM. You can use up to 80% of the available battery compared to 50% on AGM. 100aH battery weighs 60lbs, which I can lift. 66lbs not sure��

My son is researching adding solar to his new RV (lifestyle change). He has ordered a 400W kit and is considering going with 2 100A gel batts: https://www.renogy.com/deep-cycle-pure-gel-battery-12-volt-100ah/ My only experience is with lead-acid, and I would have said that bank is too small...

So it boils down to comparing price, condition and features as always, and hoping duty doesn't rear it ugly head. Thanks for the useful input!

I have been searching for a Taiwan Trawler - and trying to sell my Albin 25 - for a while now. I am in Canada in the 1000 Islands. I am considering going to Trawlerfest in Baltimore and checking out an aggressively priced CHB 35 nearby at the same time. My plan is to retire and basically live...

Judy - this is also for your recent PM. It took me half the day to fix my account to be ale to use my ipad. I finally gave up on that. I have now visited the Oceania 30 twice. Photos: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipMfO3h9nOord3g_rvmkHCLbpLPuIsSPM3etQDsa Pros: - just as roomy in the...

Lacking hot water/shower and a proper couch for watching TV (but not the other requirements) is why I am selling and looking to move to an MT30/34. But for you campers out there . . . you can't better this one!

The Albin 25 is well regarded as a looper, and this one has no need of a genny. It's ready to go and will leave you with a large travel budget! http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s9/albin-25-canada-45434.html

Albin 25 Pocket Family Trawler $16,500 CAD; $12,600 USD The Albin 25 is a Swedish built towable trawler perfect for family use, coastal cruising and holiday adventures. Sleeps 4: 2 in the V-berth and 2 in the aft cabin. Large protected cockpit and high freeboard; fuel efficient VP 36 hp diesel...

I am going to look at an mid-80s Oceania 30 that is for sale up in these parts. I have never seen a trawler that size - it is a sedan style with no aft cabin. It has a 90 hp 4-cyl Lehman engine. Does anyone have any experience with this vessel? I may well find that it doesn't have enough elbow...

Please send me your contact info. I am ready to move on this. Thanks Steve 613-929-9611 sduggan77@gmail.com