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10-22-2020, 06:38 PM
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Newbie
City: Key West
Vessel Model: Pearson 43
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 2
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Thought I bought a trawler!
So I recently bought a 1972 Pearson 43' that I thought was a trawler but apparently it's really more like a houseboat AND I NEED TO TALK WITH SOMEONE THAT'S OWNED ONE OF THESE.
Corey
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10-22-2020, 07:53 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Baltimore, Maryland
Vessel Name: Star Chaser
Vessel Model: 1982 Carver 3607
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 72
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EverAfter,
Looks like a Trawler to me (Google search images).
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10-22-2020, 08:11 PM
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Senior Member
City: La Conner, WA
Vessel Name: Agnus Dei
Vessel Model: 36' Shin Shing
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 274
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It's a Trawler
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GOD, Family, career
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10-22-2020, 10:31 PM
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Senior Member
City: Long island
Vessel Model: Eastern
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 297
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You are right it is not a Trawler. But then neither are the other 1000 boats that are listed as “trawlers” . They are just slow boats with justification.
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10-22-2020, 11:22 PM
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Guru
City: Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
Vessel Name: Capricorn
Vessel Model: Mariner 28 - Sedan Cruiser 1969
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 1,392
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If it makes you feel any better, all the tugs out there are really express cruisers in drag. Since when does a real tug plane?
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10-22-2020, 11:24 PM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,071
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Does not matter. The question is, does the boat suit you?
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10-23-2020, 01:09 AM
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Guru
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Never Say Never
Vessel Model: President 41 DC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 10,029
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Welcome aboard. Congrats on your new boat.
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Boat Nut:
If you are one there is no explanation necessary.
If you aren’t one, there is no explanation possible.
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10-23-2020, 02:39 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Ex-Brisbane, now Bribie Island, Qld
Vessel Name: Now boatless - sold 6/2018
Vessel Model: Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 8,262
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Yeah, that's what we call a trawler style coastal cruiser, and a very nice one at that, and definitely not a houseboat. That must just have been someone yanking your chain, as they say... 
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10-23-2020, 04:22 AM
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Guru
City: Aventura FL
Vessel Name: Kinja
Vessel Model: American Tug 34 #116
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 6,385
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It may not be a trawler in the purist definition of the word. My advice, dont worry about it. You have a nice boat, makes you happy.
Incidentally, we have been discussing the definition of a trawler, for years. If we cant define it, the person who says, "you dont have a trawler" need to write us a definition.
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The meek will inherit the earth but, the brave will inherit the seas.
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10-23-2020, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member
City: Long island
Vessel Model: Eastern
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 297
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person who says, "you dont have a trawler" need to write us a definition.
ok here goes:
A Trawler is a fishing boat that is used for trawling.
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10-23-2020, 04:54 PM
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Guru
City: Ft Pierce
Vessel Name: Freedom
Vessel Model: Albin 40
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 22,402
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A recreational trawler is like boats that many members here have.
Honoring the workboat likeness.
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10-23-2020, 05:14 PM
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Guru
City: Aventura FL
Vessel Name: Kinja
Vessel Model: American Tug 34 #116
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 6,385
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arc
person who says, "you dont have a trawler" need to write us a definition.
ok here goes:
A Trawler is a fishing boat that is used for trawling.
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That is the "purpose" not a design.
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11-06-2020, 03:55 PM
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Senior Member
City: Fleming Island, Fl
Vessel Name: Sakura Perdido
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 36 Classic
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 443
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Trawler
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arc
person who says, "you dont have a trawler" need to write us a definition.
ok here goes:
A Trawler is a fishing boat that is used for trawling.
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True. But that means that a John boat from Sears, pulling a "trawl" to catch shrimp would be a trawler. And it would. But the purpose of this forum is for people who own what we all accept as "Trawlers" to discuss issues, problems and solutions we all have with our "Trawlers". US Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said it best: "I can't define what Pornography is, but I know it when I see it".
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11-06-2020, 05:24 PM
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Member
City: Honolulu
Vessel Name: Lele Wai
Vessel Model: 1980 Chun Wah
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryant
True. But that means that a John boat from Sears, pulling a "trawl" to catch shrimp would be a trawler. And it would. But the purpose of this forum is for people who own what we all accept as "Trawlers" to discuss issues, problems and solutions we all have with our "Trawlers". US Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said it best: "I can't define what Pornography is, but I know it when I see it".
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Winner! Best quote of the day!
Thank you for the laugh!
Aloha and Mahalo! 
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11-06-2020, 05:45 PM
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Guru
City: Spartanburg, SC
Vessel Name: Big Duck
Vessel Model: '72 Land-N-Sea
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 533
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I had a trawler. Then I had a houseboat. The difference between a coastal trawler and houseboat is immense maintenance and of course status...neither of which was a priority for us.
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11-06-2020, 06:09 PM
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Senior Member
City: Long island
Vessel Model: Eastern
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 297
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Every one here seems to think a Trawler is a hull design. It is not. It is a boat set up to pull trawls and has little to do with the hull and more to do with the rigging.
If your boat is not equipped to fish your so called Trawler is just a slow boat.
If I take my Downeaster and put in a 85 HP engine did I just make it a trawler. I think not. If I mount a drum, outriggers ,doors and winches, yes I am now a Trawler.
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11-06-2020, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member
City: Fleming Island, Fl
Vessel Name: Sakura Perdido
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 36 Classic
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 443
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Trawlers
Quote:
Originally Posted by Traderjoe
Winner! Best quote of the day!
Thank you for the laugh!
Aloha and Mahalo! |
Aloha! Where is your boat? Can't wait to be able to visit Hawaii again when all of this foolishness is over.
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11-06-2020, 06:26 PM
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Senior Member
City: Fleming Island, Fl
Vessel Name: Sakura Perdido
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 36 Classic
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 443
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trawlers
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arc
Every one here seems to think a Trawler is a hull design. It is not. It is a boat set up to pull trawls and has little to do with the hull and more to do with the rigging.
If your boat is not equipped to fish your so called Trawler is just a slow boat.
If I take my Downeaster and put in a 85 HP engine did I just make it a trawler. I think not. If I mount a drum, outriggers ,doors and winches, yes I am now a Trawler.
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Beg to differ. My GB 36 is a Trawler, by the accepted definition of non fishing, personal use boats of this type.
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11-08-2020, 08:56 AM
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Guru
City: Upstate,SC
Vessel Name: Dutch Barge Caroliner
Vessel Model: Selway-Fisher 45' Teign Luxe Motor
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,764
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It's a boat house.
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11-09-2020, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member
City: Essington, PA.
Vessel Name: Nepidae
Vessel Model: Albin 43 Sundeck
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 126
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Defination of a trawler
Whew, I was worried I didn't have a trawler, our Albin 43 seems to fit your definition.
We fish from her and the definition of trawl is, "drag or trail (something) through water or other liquid", which we do when we fish.
Thanks for clearing that up.
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Charles
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