We recently had discussions of Bering which builds steel ocean worthy trawlers. There's another company worthy of mention, No Limit Ships. They currently are bringing a boat to the Fort Lauderdale show via water from the Netherlands, where it is built. That trip can be followed here.
NLS goes USA – From Amsterdam to Ft. Lauderdale
It's their model 1550. A 50' boat capable of handling very rough seas but also of running a max speed of 25 knots. They are using fuel bladders to make the trip as range on their standard tankage isn't adequate. The other point I think that I would criticize is that it has twin Volvo engines.
No Limit builds commercial ships as well as several models of recreational vessels. Their shipyard is in Groningen.
I have an acquaintance who has been to their shipyard and was very impressed. Worth adding to one's list of seaworthy vessels as is Bering also worth keeping in mind. If you're going to FLIBS, definitely worth looking for.
NLS goes USA – From Amsterdam to Ft. Lauderdale
It's their model 1550. A 50' boat capable of handling very rough seas but also of running a max speed of 25 knots. They are using fuel bladders to make the trip as range on their standard tankage isn't adequate. The other point I think that I would criticize is that it has twin Volvo engines.
No Limit builds commercial ships as well as several models of recreational vessels. Their shipyard is in Groningen.
I have an acquaintance who has been to their shipyard and was very impressed. Worth adding to one's list of seaworthy vessels as is Bering also worth keeping in mind. If you're going to FLIBS, definitely worth looking for.