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03-22-2017, 08:08 PM
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City: Azle
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 10
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New Member/Owner of A Deer Island Trawler
Hello Fellow Trawlers,
I decided to take the plunge when my kids moved out and left me a empty nester and buy a Trawler and a all wooden boat. This boat is in Texas and seems to catch the wind real easy. I am a novice to anything over 19 feet and this Trawler is double that. is a 1976 Deer Island Trawler and I just moved into it and started to scrap, sand, paint, or stain , and clear coat depending on what service I am working with. I picked her over a plank boat so I do not have to worry about stuffing the planks regularly. There is much history with this boat as well. I was told Admiral Greer owned her at one time. That he took it around the islands? I am amazed a single screw trawler can traverse to the islands. If that's true maybe after I master her I may try that one day?
I have only owner her for a month and decided on a name and a personal name for her. There is so much to her I am trying to comprehend. I am brand new to diesel engine as well so there is so much to learn. I do not have any pictures atm but will post some of her soon.
I'm amazed of all the books, maps, information that came with this boat and learn more everyday. I was told that you could even put back on the mast that came with this boat for some type of small sail? I am not sure what that does or for though?
Anyway I am a novice like I said any help or knowledge is appreciated.
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03-22-2017, 08:17 PM
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Guru
City: Quebec
Vessel Name: Bleuvet
Vessel Model: Custom Built
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,277
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welcome aboard!
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03-22-2017, 09:06 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 11,796
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Welcome to the forum! Congratulations on your new boat. Please post some pictures.
Ted
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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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03-22-2017, 09:30 PM
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Member
City: Azle
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 10
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Working on it now
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03-22-2017, 09:47 PM
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City: Azle
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 10
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03-23-2017, 05:05 AM
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Member
City: Azle
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 10
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03-23-2017, 05:12 AM
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Member
City: Azle
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 10
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03-23-2017, 05:23 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 11,796
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Looks to be in good shape for a 40 year old boat.
Ted
__________________
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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03-23-2017, 05:55 AM
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Guru
City: Biloxi, MS
Vessel Name: Cajun Rose
Vessel Model: Biloxi Lugger
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,383
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Cool, Nice boat
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03-23-2017, 07:44 AM
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Member
City: Azle
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by O C Diver
Looks to be in good shape for a 40 year old boat.
Ted
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Thanks. I'll get better pictures later. This camera makes it look thin, she's pretty room actually.
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03-23-2017, 07:45 AM
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Member
City: Azle
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by swampu
Cool, Nice boat
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Thank you
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03-23-2017, 12:17 PM
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Member
City: Sorrento, Fl
Vessel Name: The Path
Vessel Model: Northwestern 45
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 21
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She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Love the all wooden boats... She has great lines...
I can see why you bought her.. 
Welcome.
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03-23-2017, 03:53 PM
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Member
City: Azle
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gun45boat
She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Love the all wooden boats... She has great lines...
I can see why you bought her..
Welcome. |
Thank you.
I want to learn off of her and master her, then hopefully take her down to the coast. I was thinking of joining the USCG AUX here at our lake to learn more as well.
I was told this is a blue water boat, so does that mean coastal?
I don"t think this will be my last Trawler, but I do want to learn what I do like and do not like and later get another Trawler.
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