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10-23-2018, 10:07 AM
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City: gloucester
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 6
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AHOY - New member
Hello everyone,
Thought I would say hello and introduce myself a bit.
I am originally from Virginia, grew up here and have been around boats all my life. Jumping a bit ahead after college I moved to Florida where I became a SCUBA Instructor. Which then led me to getting my Captains license and running dive charters for almost 12 years.
I then moved over seas for a good 10 years traveling and seeing a bit of South East Asia.
Now back on the East coast of Virginia for 15 years. I have decided it's time to think about a slower pace of life.
I am in the market for a 30ish foot trawler, which brings me to this site.
I seem to live on the internet these days looking for what I think I need and will enjoy. Without jumping into the deep end of the pool to quick and money wise.
So another journey begins and another adventure.
Looking to head South for 4 months out of the cold , and slow the pace.
Single and no strings. Good friends to share with and enjoy.
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10-23-2018, 10:10 AM
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Guru
City: Solomons, MD
Vessel Name: Branwen
Vessel Model: Hatteras 48 LRC
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 645
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Welcome and good luck!
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10-23-2018, 12:05 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 15,886
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
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10-23-2018, 12:11 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 17,971
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Welcome aboard.
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10-23-2018, 12:57 PM
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Guru
City: Cypress Landing Marina (NC)
Vessel Name: Heron (2)
Vessel Model: '88 Cape Dory 28 Flybridge #115
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,305
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Lots of nice small trawlers out there these days. This ones been up and down the East coast several times...Good luck with the search!
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10-23-2018, 02:23 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Seneca Lake NY
Vessel Name: Bacchus
Vessel Model: MS 34 HT Trawler
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 6,965
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Welcome aboard TF
Lots of knowledgeable folks around here... and a few cranky ones at times 
Good luck w/ the search and ultimately w the adventures
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2008 MS 34 HT Trawler
"Bacchus"
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10-23-2018, 02:41 PM
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Guru
City: Mississippi
Vessel Name: ADAGIO
Vessel Model: CHB Present 42 Sundeck
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 908
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Welcome aboard and good luck with the search. But please don't mention the unmentionables - anchors that is 
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10-23-2018, 03:06 PM
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Member
City: gloucester
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 6
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Thank you everyone, yes looking forward to the hunt.
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10-23-2018, 04:24 PM
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Guru
City: Kitimat, North Coast BC
Vessel Name: Badger
Vessel Model: 30' Sundowner Tug
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 5,946
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Welcome aboard!
We’ve had a ton of fun/experiences on our 30 footer 
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"The most interesting path between two points is not a straight line" MurrayM
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10-24-2018, 01:16 PM
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Guru
City: ketchikan, Alaska
Vessel Name: 'SLO'~BELLE
Vessel Model: 1978 Marben-27' Flybridge Trawler(extended to 30 feet) Pilothouse Pocket Cruiser[
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,205
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Originally Posted by FoxtrotCharlie
Welcome aboard and good luck with the search. But please don't mention the unmentionables - anchors that is |
Welcome from Alaska!!  I'd include "Slanted Windows" in the catogory of unmentionables.   :  D
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10-24-2018, 03:20 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,703
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Welcome aboard and enjoy the hunt for that perfect-for-you boat. If you want to dive (or fish like I do) you'll probably want a cockpit for good water access. If you want diesels, you'll find more choices in 32 ft and up. Not that there aren't 28-30 fters with diesels and a cockpit (like Heron's beautiful Cape Dory) but the choices become fewer with a 30 ft length limit.
I find my 34 fits me "just right" as a boat I can single hand with ease, can drink 6, feed 4 and sleep 2 in comfort....or sleep 4 with a certain level of "friendliness". A dry head with separate shower and systems access is also key to me but may vary for others. Also, to be able to afford this lifestyle, I needed to be able to perform all routine maintenance myself.
If I was to do it all over again tomorrow, I'd probably buy the same boat...unless I had lots more $$. 
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10-24-2018, 06:18 PM
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Member
City: gloucester
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 6
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Quote:
Welcome aboard and enjoy the hunt for that perfect-for-you boat. If you want to dive (or fish like I do) you'll probably want a cockpit for good water access. If you want diesels, you'll find more choices in 32 ft and up. Not that there aren't 28-30 fters with diesels and a cockpit (like Heron's beautiful Cape Dory) but the choices become fewer with a 30 ft length limit.
I find my 34 fits me "just right" as a boat I can single hand with ease, can drink 6, feed 4 and sleep 2 in comfort....or sleep 4 with a certain level of "friendliness". A dry head with separate shower and systems access is also key to me but may vary for others. Also, to be able to afford this lifestyle, I needed to be able to perform all routine maintenance myself.
If I was to do it all over again tomorrow, I'd probably buy the same boat...unless I had lots more $$.
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Yes I agree, something around 34 feet would be good. You seem to have my boat...Ha ha Sounds nice.
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