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01-16-2014, 01:05 PM
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Newbie
City: Las Vegas
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 4
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Getting Started!
Thank you all in advance for the information I'm going to acquire.
I'm interested in joining the trawler community by buying a trawler large enough to live aboard and cruise comfortably on.
Now to acquire the information to make a knowledgeable selection for a boat safe enough, large enough, and within our budget.
Thanks again!
Ti22
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01-16-2014, 01:17 PM
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Guru
City: Ft Pierce
Vessel Name: Freedom
Vessel Model: Albin 40
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 23,319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ti22
Thank you all in advance for the information I'm going to acquire.
I'm interested in joining the trawler community by buying a trawler large enough to live aboard and cruise comfortably on.
Now to acquire the information to make a knowledgeable selection for a boat safe enough, large enough, and within our budget.
Thanks again!
Ti22
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No such thing...but after living aboard 3 boats of completely different types in 3 different situations/locations I think I have a handle on what works for me.
If you have never lived aboard then there's a whole personal profile that you need to address and we would need to know before even giving the least bit of useful info to your specific case.
Otherwise what works for everyone else may have no bearing on what will work for you.
Sure all the tid bits are useful...but you will have to assemble them like a giant jigsaw puzzle to fit your life.
Good luck!
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01-16-2014, 01:18 PM
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Guru
City: South FL
Vessel Name: Oliver
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 47 Hull# 12
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,607
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ti22
Thank you all in advance for the information I'm going to acquire. I'm interested in joining the trawler community by buying a trawler large enough to live aboard and cruise comfortably on. Now to acquire the information to make a knowledgeable selection for a boat safe enough, large enough, and within our budget. Thanks again! Ti22
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No problem. Welcome aboard!!
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Thanks, Oliver
M/V Oliver
Nordhavn 47 Hull #12
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01-16-2014, 01:46 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 15,330
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
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01-16-2014, 06:14 PM
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Guru
City: Here
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,946
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It's a great life and it ain't that difficult to get up to speed.... look at all the idiots that already do it
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01-16-2014, 10:52 PM
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Guru


City: Seattle, WA
Vessel Name: Pau Hana
Vessel Model: 1989 PT52 Overseas Yachtfisher
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,490
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Welcome! Living aboard is a fantastic lifestyle- made the decision 5 years ago, and we aren't moving back to the dirt anytime soon....
You have lots of research before you- which is the fun part! There are many different interior layouts to choose from, as well as hull configurations (planing, semi-displacement or full displacement), engines, and so much more. If you plan on being a full time liveaboard, now is the time to assess how much you're addicted to stuff....ain't much room on a boat!
Seattle Boat Show starts next week- might be a great place to start your search!
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Peter- Marine Insurance Guru & tuna fishing addict!
1989 52' PT Overseas yachtfisher
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01-17-2014, 09:12 AM
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Newbie
City: Marblehead
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 2
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Trucking a GB 36
Can anyone tell me if a Grand Banks 36 can be trucked? We live in Massachusetts, and are looking at some boats in Florida and further. Does the bridge need to be removed for height clearance over-road? If so, how difficult is this? THanks! Jmac
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01-17-2014, 09:24 AM
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Guru
City: Hailing Port: Charleston, SC
Vessel Name: Moonstruck
Vessel Model: Sabre 42 Hardtop Express
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 8,271
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Originally Posted by Jmac
Can anyone tell me if a Grand Banks 36 can be trucked? We live in Massachusetts, and are looking at some boats in Florida and further. Does the bridge need to be removed for height clearance over-road? If so, how difficult is this? THanks! Jmac
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Bridge seats and rails up top would need to be removed. With proper bracing the bridge could probably be set on the bow. Why not make the trip on its bottom? You don't get many opportunities for a one way trip on the ICW.
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01-17-2014, 09:38 AM
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Newbie
City: Marblehead
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 2
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Trucking
Thanks so much Moonstruck! Appreciate the information. While we are both still working, we are trying to conserve time for work on the boat here if and when we more forward. We are planning many trips up and down the coast when we finally get to where you are. (All kids out of school and done with that thing called "work") We are experienced sailors and have done a lot of ocean miles, so we are looking forward to a life in marinas up and down the coast! Cheers! Jmac
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