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10-17-2015, 10:13 AM
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Newbie
City: Lake Marion SC
Vessel Model: Marine Trader 40 Double Cabin
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 2
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Hello to the Forum
Let me introduce myself, My name is Steve and I am the proud new owner of a 1976 Marine Trader 40' Double Cabin She's sound but dated, and my plan is to have her ship shape and up to Date for my upcoming Retirement in a couple years. I've used forums for years and value the wealth of knowledge and experience from the members and hope I can contribute through out my updating of her systems and living quarters. For now if anyone has some Pictures of the salon of this boat or one close to it , I'd like to reinstall the dinner table and remake the booth so I can make another berth. Thanks again for the warm Welcome
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10-17-2015, 10:17 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Cameron, La
Vessel Name: Baobab
Vessel Model: Bayliner 4788
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,660
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Welcome to the Trawler Forum Steve!
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10-17-2015, 10:37 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: St. Marks, Florida
Vessel Name: Morgan
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 36
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,673
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Welcome aboard, Steve. Nothing wrong with older trawlers -- mine is a 1973, and still in great shape. Of course, it is like the old story of the woman who is as pretty as ever but it just takes her longer . . . 
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John
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10-17-2015, 12:35 PM
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Newbie
City: Lake Marion SC
Vessel Model: Marine Trader 40 Double Cabin
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 2
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No rush Here John thanks Steve
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10-17-2015, 02:53 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: 13,709
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Welcome Steve and congrats on your MT. Since this is the Welcome Mat section, you might not get the exposure to MT owners you're seeking help from. Here's a link to the Marine Trader section where other owners can see and contribute.
Marlow - Mainship - Trawler Forum
In similar fashion, I purchased my trawler 5 years before retirement to confirm that it was what I really wanted and give me time to make it 'just right' for retirement while employed with more 'disposable' income. My plan worked and I'm very happy with my choice in boats. I hope you find the same enjoyment in your MT!
Welcome to the forum!
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10-17-2015, 05:58 PM
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Senior Member
City: Clear Lake Shores,Tx
Vessel Name: In Disguise
Vessel Model: 1985 Mainship 40 DC
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 483
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Ahoy Steve! Welcome aboard. Good luck on your "project" and I'm sure you'll find more info than you ever thought possible (or possibly wanted) here on the forum!
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10-17-2015, 06:00 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,018
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard. What is this salon you speak of?
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RTF
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10-17-2015, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member
City: Valley Springs
Vessel Name: Lollygag
Vessel Model: 1979 42' CHB Europa
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 259
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Welcome aboard! A lot of us like older boats, like the challenge, like the work. And mostly like the initial price. The cost of bringing the boat up to snuff is spread out over a few years and makes a larger boat affordable. Good luck and have fun!
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10-17-2015, 07:25 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: 13,709
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RT Firefly
Greetings,
Welcome aboard. What is this salon you speak of?
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Salon/saloon, flybridge/flying bridge....we've been there a hundred times. They're slightly different names for the same thing, but no doubt, you know that, Peter/RTF.
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10-19-2015, 07:45 PM
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Member
City: Port Orchard, WA
Vessel Name: Roughin'it
Vessel Model: 1983 37' Roughwater
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 21
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Welcome aboard. these guys are great
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10-21-2015, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 494
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Marine Traders are good boats ! Welcome aboard.
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10-24-2015, 06:57 PM
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Senior Member
City: Galveston
Vessel Name: Sea Catsle
Vessel Model: 1971 Hatteras 58 Yacht Fish
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 146
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Welcome aboard, own a 71 Hatteras YF & 73 Gulfstar (currently for sale in the classified section)
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10-24-2015, 07:43 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
Vessel Name: Slo-Poke
Vessel Model: Jorgensen custom 44
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,748
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Welcome to the forum . Good luck with your project . Lots of good advice here . It's hard work but it's fun because it's a boat .
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10-24-2015, 09:25 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers - FL
Vessel Name: ORIGINAL
Vessel Model: Hi Star 55
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 667
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Welcome aboard, you'll find a lot of friends here
Sergio "Alemao" Sztancsa
Sent from my iPhone, using Trawler Forum
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10-25-2015, 02:47 AM
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Senior Member
City: Pittwater
Vessel Name: Liberty
Vessel Model: 57 foot Halvorsen
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 196
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Welcome Steve,
Hope you find what you are looking for , there are a lot of knowledge and opinions on the forum, food for thought, all good 
Cheers Chris D Liberty Australia
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10-26-2015, 11:40 AM
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Guru
City: Inside Passage Summer/Columbia River Winter
Vessel Name: Alaskan Sea-Duction
Vessel Model: 1988 M/Y Camargue YachtFisher
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 7,933
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Welcome Steve. Great group here, but most of us are unable to function on the word alone! Said another way. We like pictures, so we ol' folks can match the written words to a picture!
So good luck with your project, ask lots of questions and you WILL get good advice and I might say competing advice at times. Remember pictures pictures and more pictures! LOL
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10-26-2015, 03:01 PM
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Senior Member
City: Marathon
Vessel Name: silver gift
Vessel Model: 45 jefferson
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 284
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Welcome to the information center for older boats. We all have something to give and have probity gone thru it . Ask and you shall receive. Picture are great as we can see what you have and can give our insight. Have a 1986 Jefferson and have dealt with many road blocks,fuel tanks ,head issues, repainting ,etc. But living aboard,in the Florida keys ,so good to go. Enjoy the time getting to know your new to you boat.
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10-28-2015, 07:36 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Vessel Name: Bottomtime III
Vessel Model: 1974 Fales 32 Navigator
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 55
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Welcome aboard Steve, I use listing images to find different styles of decor such as this 1 which shows several shots of MT Salons.
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1985...s#.VjFoU7erRD8
John
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10-28-2015, 09:23 PM
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Senior Member
City: Portsmouth, VA
Vessel Name: Nickel Plate
Vessel Model: Jeanneau Velasco 43
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 109
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Welcome Steve
Glad to have you on board, lot's of very friendly, smart folk, learning something new every day. Barry
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10-29-2015, 12:20 AM
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Newbie
City: Va. Beach
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2
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Welcome Steve
Welcome to the forum and might I suggest utilize search engine and enjoy
reading and learning from others mistakes and accomplishments.
Bigster
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