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05-06-2018, 08:03 PM
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Newbie
City: Sturgeon Lake, MN
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 3
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Aspiring trawler owner...
Hi all! Thanks for reading this, I'm dreaming of the day I own a trawler! It will be a few years out yet, but I'm young (ish) so I have time. I'm 38 now, will be debt free other than my mortgage in less than 2 years. After that I will be saving up to buy a used 34-44' trawler with cash. I have grown to hate debt so I will NOT be getting a loan for it.
I plan to dock it in Lake Superior at first and use it for a weekend/vacation rig on the Great Lakes. My retirement plan is to have a year long retirement party completing the Great Loop.
Looking forward to learning more about the various makers of trawlers and what qualities each has. Please go easy on me if I ask a question that everyone else has already asked!
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05-06-2018, 08:13 PM
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Guru
City: Beaverton, Ontario
Vessel Name: Looking Glass
Vessel Model: Carver 370 Voyager
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,240
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Welcome Russell from MN, from another Great Lakes boater. Lots to learn here and great people to learn from. Enjoy!
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05-06-2018, 09:55 PM
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Guru
City: Friday Harbor, WA USA
Vessel Name: FORTITUDE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 54-8
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 987
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Welcome. You're off to a great start.
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05-06-2018, 10:49 PM
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Guru
City: Sharon, Ma
Vessel Name: Slow Lane
Vessel Model: 2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,167
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Welcome to the group Dave Ramsey.
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2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht
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05-06-2018, 11:10 PM
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Newbie
City: Sturgeon Lake, MN
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 3
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Quote:
Originally Posted by South of Heaven
Welcome to the group Dave Ramsey.
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Ha, yeah, I'm on the Babysteps! Fortunately I didn't dig too deep of a hole for myself.
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05-06-2018, 11:18 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 18,598
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Welcome aboard.
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05-07-2018, 12:03 AM
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Senior Member
City: Tri-Cities WA
Vessel Name: Long Shot
Vessel Model: 1978 Californian 42' LRC
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 191
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" After that I will be saving up to buy a used 34-44' trawler with cash. I have grown to hate debt so I will NOT be getting a loan for it. "
Good for you, that is wise! One thing that was not negotiable for us when shopping was being able to write a check for this type of purchase. You'll have plenty of time to study and categorize what will make your ideal boat.
Welcome aboard.
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Eric
Please throw me the bowline Fraulein!
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05-07-2018, 08:32 AM
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Guru
City: Sarasota,FL/Thomasville,GA
Vessel Name: Steppin Stone IV
Vessel Model: Marine Trader Kelly Trawler 46
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,815
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Welcome
Russell this is the BEST place to spend a few years doing your research
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Alan
Skype roatan63
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05-07-2018, 09:16 AM
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Senior Member
City: Bainbridge Island
Vessel Name: Mahalo
Vessel Model: 2018 Hampton Endurance 658
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 496
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Welcome and good call coming from a cash position! See about attending some trawlerfest events and the sessions they provide.
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