lakewaytrawler
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Hi All -
I have been (lake) boating & sailing for most of my life, most recently on my Pearson 28-2 sail boat here on Lake Travis in Lakeway, TX.
I retired from the semiconductor business about 18 months ago, and I am seriously thinking about purchasing a trawler to spend summers on - either in the PNW, or the East Coast - or maybe both, eventually, maybe taking on the Great Loop at some point.
In any case, I have become quite familiar with boat systems, maintenance, repairs, etc. over the past couple of years, so the idea of trawling around (is that a term?) and working to maintain the boat isn't altogether scary, although I do understand it takes time, and cash
I look forward to engaging with the members of this forum as the journey progresses, and I thank you all in advance for your insights.
While studying trawler and tug designs & tradeoffs...I have a few initial questions for the experts:
1. What formal classes or certifications will I want / need to attain to:
a) be safe, and feel safe cruising in and around the coasts with my significant other (she has very little boating experience but has enjoyed sailing the past couple of years).
b) charter a trawler, should I decide to do that in exploring boat options, and the lifestyle.
c) secure reasonably priced insurance on a boat - say, in the $150,000 to $200,000 range.
I have read a lot about the cruising lifestyle - starting from a sailing perspective, but have come to realize that local lake sailing to satisfy that itch, and a trawler of some sort would likely be the best way to explore the coasts while enjoying all that retired life has to offer.
Thanks!
Brian
I have been (lake) boating & sailing for most of my life, most recently on my Pearson 28-2 sail boat here on Lake Travis in Lakeway, TX.
I retired from the semiconductor business about 18 months ago, and I am seriously thinking about purchasing a trawler to spend summers on - either in the PNW, or the East Coast - or maybe both, eventually, maybe taking on the Great Loop at some point.
In any case, I have become quite familiar with boat systems, maintenance, repairs, etc. over the past couple of years, so the idea of trawling around (is that a term?) and working to maintain the boat isn't altogether scary, although I do understand it takes time, and cash
I look forward to engaging with the members of this forum as the journey progresses, and I thank you all in advance for your insights.
While studying trawler and tug designs & tradeoffs...I have a few initial questions for the experts:
1. What formal classes or certifications will I want / need to attain to:
a) be safe, and feel safe cruising in and around the coasts with my significant other (she has very little boating experience but has enjoyed sailing the past couple of years).
b) charter a trawler, should I decide to do that in exploring boat options, and the lifestyle.
c) secure reasonably priced insurance on a boat - say, in the $150,000 to $200,000 range.
I have read a lot about the cruising lifestyle - starting from a sailing perspective, but have come to realize that local lake sailing to satisfy that itch, and a trawler of some sort would likely be the best way to explore the coasts while enjoying all that retired life has to offer.
Thanks!
Brian