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10-18-2018, 06:48 AM
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Newbie
City: Pa
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 1
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Intro
Just joined the site. Seems like some great information and good conversation. I have been a life long boater but with 20 to 25 foot fishing boats. Wife and I are thinking of a trawler to start cruising. Actually in the process of finding a charter or 2 to do in order to try before I buy. Suggestions of companies are welcome. Because I live in the northeast we are probably thinking Florida or the Bahamas to keep travel time down.
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10-18-2018, 08:25 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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Welcome to the forum. I have no idea on charters but there are many for sure so you shouldn't have a problem finding one. Do a seach as well on the forum as there has been discussions on this before. Enjoy and good luck!
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Allan
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10-18-2018, 08:58 AM
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Guru
City: Cape May, NJ and Englewood, FL
Vessel Name: Irish Lady
Vessel Model: Monk 36
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,193
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Welcome aboard!
Wholeheartedly agree with charter before buying. Its a bit expensive but but nowhere near as expensive as buying a trawler then finding out you don't really like it. We chartered 4 times with different types to see what size and features we wanted and not. Glad we did!
There are a few companies in SW Florida. Give them a call.
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Archie
Irish Lady
1984 Monk 36 Hull #46
Currently in Englewood, FL
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10-18-2018, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member
City: Manasquan NJ
Vessel Name: Mayrose
Vessel Model: Mainship 34 pilot
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 140
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Welcome,
What boats do you have in mind? We learned a lot while boat shopping. Some of the seller's offered great insight. It was nice to check out many different styles and sizes of boats. Seeing the boats first hand was far more valuable than staring at a computer screen. Look us up if down in the Manasquan area. Coming out of the water in a few weeks.
Rosie and Greg
Mayrose
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10-18-2018, 02:57 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in Crisfield, MD
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 10,050
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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10-18-2018, 05:11 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 12,985
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Welcome aboard.
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10-18-2018, 06:20 PM
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Kinship
Vessel Model: North Pacific 43
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 8,990
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Welcome. As others have said, great idea to charter some different types of boats and find out what works for the two of you.
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10-18-2018, 06:32 PM
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Senior Member
City: Stony Point, NY
Vessel Name: VARKA
Vessel Model: Helmsman Trawlers 43 PH
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 205
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Welcome Aboard!
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10-18-2018, 07:45 PM
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Guru
City: Las Vegas/East Coast
Vessel Name: Pairadice
Vessel Model: Selene 47
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,873
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Smart move on the charter aspect, taught us a lot doing that. Good luck, and welcome aboard!
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10-19-2018, 10:26 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: 13,544
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LaBomba
Welcome to the forum.
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Thread creep alert.............
Allan, when did you buy the RPH? Is that a Navigator?
I now return you to your original programming....
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