Hey everyone,
So I’m dreaming here but I see some serious potential in an early 70’s 25’ Gillian trawler. I’m thinking of converting it to a compact pocket trawler. It’s a wood over glass boat. The hull and superstructure are rock solid. The back decks already been ripped out because it had a few soft spots. The guys selling because he needs to get rid of projects. He’s asking 6k for it with a running 671 naturally aspirated Detroit Diesel. I’m thinking I might be able to switch to a smaller diesel since I don’t need all that power. Was formerly a shrimp boat. Does anyone have any thoughts? First off I know I’ll have to put some money in it which I totallly understand and am willing and I think my wife might be onboard with it too. I’m a retired Coastie with over 20 years Diesel experience and am very handy. Here’s some pics to get the juices flowing.
So I’m dreaming here but I see some serious potential in an early 70’s 25’ Gillian trawler. I’m thinking of converting it to a compact pocket trawler. It’s a wood over glass boat. The hull and superstructure are rock solid. The back decks already been ripped out because it had a few soft spots. The guys selling because he needs to get rid of projects. He’s asking 6k for it with a running 671 naturally aspirated Detroit Diesel. I’m thinking I might be able to switch to a smaller diesel since I don’t need all that power. Was formerly a shrimp boat. Does anyone have any thoughts? First off I know I’ll have to put some money in it which I totallly understand and am willing and I think my wife might be onboard with it too. I’m a retired Coastie with over 20 years Diesel experience and am very handy. Here’s some pics to get the juices flowing.