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Old 06-28-2021, 01:29 AM   #1
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Hi, I'm getting too old to sail so having sold my Roberts 44 Offshore I'm looking to buy a small trawler.
Something like a "man cave" in the water.
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Old 06-28-2021, 01:56 AM   #2
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Hi, I'm getting too old to sail so having sold my Roberts 44 Offshore I'm looking to buy a small trawler.
Something like a "man cave" in the water.
Welcome aboard! Philippines enthusiast?
Maybe begin by searching the usual sales sites to get some ideas.
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Old 06-28-2021, 03:58 AM   #3
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Welcome to another fellow Aussie to TF. Good luck in the search. It might pay to come down, once the current covid excitement settles again, and walk round the marina-based boat sales places down in Brisbane and the Northern Gold Coast, as the stock for sale on the Sunshine Coast will be much smaller.
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Hi, I'm getting too old to sail so having sold my Roberts 44 Offshore I'm looking to buy a small trawler.
Something like a "man cave" in the water.
Welcome aboard. As former sailors ourselves, wife and I wanted a boat that at least somewhat resembled what we were used to from sailing. We began to focus on downeast lobster-style boats and ended up with a Mainship after looking at a few others including some Back Coves. Kind of fits the "man cave" description in a small boat. But small is relative. If you are used to a 44', maybe small to you is 39'.
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Welkommen!
I gave up sailing when I was 73, however I take advantage of every opportunity now to sail with friends, as long as I don't have to climb the mast or run to the bow - I'm fine. I'm a firm believer in motor sailors and trollers with steadying sails. Gives me the best of both worlds.
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