Hello: just signed up and need some help. I have recently retired and want to get back into a boat / big enough to live on w/e's, entertain, have the grandkids on and explore the ICW, go to Fl and east coast. Live in NC now. Planning on keeping the boat around Wilmington, Swansboro area. Previous 42' sabre sailboat owner for 10 years and sold this in 2004. Not interested in sailing anymore - too much work - and we are thinking about a transition into a trawler. Thoughts ? appreciated. Am a retired surgeon. Handy w tools and maintenance / engines and battery stuff.
New to trawlers in general. Have all my certifications and coast guard stuff for blue water. Need some thoughts and comments on best place to start looking for the ideal fit. Hoping to get a 3 stateroom config and a tug boat / GB space in the salon. Problem I have to say - my wife is not a sailor and is concerned about this. She is excited about the trawler solution for our need to be on the water and have a place on the water to entertain. Bill
New to trawlers in general. Have all my certifications and coast guard stuff for blue water. Need some thoughts and comments on best place to start looking for the ideal fit. Hoping to get a 3 stateroom config and a tug boat / GB space in the salon. Problem I have to say - my wife is not a sailor and is concerned about this. She is excited about the trawler solution for our need to be on the water and have a place on the water to entertain. Bill