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08-23-2014, 11:06 AM
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Member
City: Puyallup, Washington
Vessel Name: None- looking
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 5
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Considering ownership
My wife and I recently retired and are considering trawler ownership.
Two boats currently of interest and we would appreciate feedback.
1. Integrity 36 ES, spinoff of Halversen and Island gypsy.
2. American Tug 365.
Thanks
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08-23-2014, 11:58 AM
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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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Can't help with your question other than saying I love tugs but welcome to the forum and enjoy. There is lots of information and great people here.
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Allan
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08-23-2014, 12:05 PM
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Guru
City: Sarasota/Ft. Lauderdale
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 5,438
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I'd take the Integrity 36 ES because I like flybridge boats. And the full walk around decks.
But that's just me. You have 2 pretty different boats there. Only you and yours know what's best for you two.
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08-23-2014, 01:08 PM
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Newbie
City: oxnard
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3
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Great Lakes 33?
[QUOTE=LaBomba;260196]Can't help with your question other than saying I love tugs but welcome to the forum and enjoy. There is lots of information and great people here.[/QUOTE
Any problems with your GLT 33? We're considering purchasing one for use in the Pacific off Central California.
Billy
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08-23-2014, 02:19 PM
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Guru
City: gulf coast
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 3,440
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Depending on your plans are you sure that 36' or so is roomy enough? Boats seem to shrink after buying them.
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08-23-2014, 02:37 PM
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Guru
City: Carefree, Arizona
Vessel Name: sunchaser V
Vessel Model: DeFever 48
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 9,613
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carter j Barnes
My wife and I recently retired and are considering trawler ownership.
Two boats currently of interest and we would appreciate feedback.
1. Integrity 36 ES, spinoff of Halversen and Island gypsy.
2. American Tug 365.
Thanks
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Two things.
Go to the Seattle boat show in two weeks and look at boats plus get listings for trawlers in your price range. Lots more choices out there and for the same money as the AT you can go up in size.
Second, have you discarded the notion of Nordic Tug?
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08-23-2014, 07:24 PM
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Guru
City: Sydney
Vessel Name: Sojourn
Vessel Model: Integrity 386
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 12,677
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Hi Carter, Welcome Aboard.
I`ve followed Integrity for a while, been on board several,all at docks. They borrow from IG/Halvo in hull design, and elsewhere reflect an update in IG ideas (which were a mix of traditional Halvorsen, and GB). By no means opulent, but reasonably well finished. There was a 34, and either a 38 or 40 FB, the latter I think, at the recent Sydney BoatShow. I`ve never spoken to an owner, it would be good to hear how they perform in use, over time, but I don`t know of any on TF.
There is a nice recently updated well priced boat, built here since late 1980s, a Fairway 36. If one makes it to USA it will raise some interest.
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BruceK
2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
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08-24-2014, 07:22 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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[QUOTE=billydiana;260207]
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Originally Posted by LaBomba
Can't help with your question other than saying I love tugs but welcome to the forum and enjoy. There is lots of information and great people here.[/QUOTE
Any problems with your GLT 33? We're considering purchasing one for use in the Pacific off Central California.
Billy
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Billy, sorry for the delay, been out in the boat! I can't say that we have had any issues with the GL 33. We have done a lot of upgrades but more of a want to versus have to. Very seaworthy vessel in my opinion with basic straight forward systems that are easy to understand and easy to repair. The old fridge, chest type, is certainly the most inefficient thing in the boat and we will be changing it out in the spring. Poorly insulated and compressor runs almost constantly and draws the batteries down quickly. Any specific questions just PM me and I would be happy to respond. Don't want to take over this thread. Cheers.
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Allan
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08-24-2014, 07:28 PM
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Guru
City: Upstate,SC
Vessel Name: Shipoopi
Vessel Model: derilic sailboat
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,867
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carter j Barnes
My wife and I recently retired and are considering trawler ownership.
Two boats currently of interest and we would appreciate feedback.
1. Integrity 36 ES, spinoff of Halversen and Island gypsy.
2. American Tug 365.
Thanks
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I just wanted to pop in and say  .
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This is my signature line. There are many like it but this one is mine.
What a pain in the transom.
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08-24-2014, 07:39 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: 12,518
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carter j Barnes
My wife and I recently retired and are considering trawler ownership.
Two boats currently of interest and we would appreciate feedback.
1. Integrity 36 ES, spinoff of Halversen and Island gypsy.
2. American Tug 365.
Thanks
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American/Nordic Tug was my second choice, but I didn't consider (wasn't aware of) the Integrity.
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Kar-KEEN-ez Koot
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08-24-2014, 07:41 PM
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Guru
City: Miami Florida
Vessel Name: Possum
Vessel Model: Ellis 28
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,154
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Welcome aboard!
I'm with Bill on the flying bridge but we're Florida boys. The PNW guys don't seem to feel the need. Maybe because it never stops raining there? 
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Parks Masterson
Retired from Hopkins-Carter Marine Supply
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08-24-2014, 08:04 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 15,903
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
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RTF
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08-24-2014, 10:13 PM
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Guru
City: Campbell River
Vessel Name: Okisollo
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 766
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HopCar
Welcome aboard!
I'm with Bill on the flying bridge but we're Florida boys. The PNW guys don't seem to feel the need. Maybe because it never stops raining there? |
We try to maintain that reputation, it keeps the tourist population down. Ted
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