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02-13-2014, 05:02 PM
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Member
City: New Bern
Vessel Name: ESCAPE TO
Vessel Model: 1988 43 Marine Trader Tradewinds
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 6
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New MT Tradewinds owner
Hi all,
I have enjoyed reading this forum and have learned a great deal just reading some of the informative threads. I look forward to learning much more. I have been boating for many years but this is by far the biggest boat I will have operated so far. It is a 43 MT/ Tradewinds. There is lots to learn. Any tips will be greatly appreciated. I plan to keep it in New Bern until June and then will be bringing it up to champlaine for the summer.
Paulb26
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02-13-2014, 07:28 PM
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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 Paulb, post some pictures of your boat when you get a chance.
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Allan
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02-13-2014, 07:32 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 14,870
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
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RTF
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02-13-2014, 07:50 PM
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Guru
City: Seattle
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,142
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RTF-love the new avatar!
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02-14-2014, 09:02 AM
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Member
City: New Bern
Vessel Name: ESCAPE TO
Vessel Model: 1988 43 Marine Trader Tradewinds
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 6
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I'm hoping to move the boat to New Bern next weekend and will be getting so pics of the interior, I spent time on the boat during the survey but didn't have time to take any good pics.
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02-14-2014, 09:13 AM
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Senior Member
City: Winnipeg
Vessel Model: 36 Mainship
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 157
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Welcome
I just noticed your picture and I hate to be the one to tell you but boats work much better with the hull to the bottom and flybridge to the top.
Ok so I hope you have a sense of humour
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02-14-2014, 09:16 AM
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Senior Member
City: Great Lakes
Vessel Name: NONE
Vessel Model: NONE
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 439
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Now that's a bit odd. You must be from down under?
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02-14-2014, 09:32 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: St. Marks, Florida
Vessel Name: Morgan
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 36
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,670
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Capt Kangeroo
You must be from down under?
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Now, THAT is funny! :-)
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John
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02-14-2014, 09:57 AM
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Member
City: New Bern
Vessel Name: ESCAPE TO
Vessel Model: 1988 43 Marine Trader Tradewinds
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 6
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I didn't tell you its a sub trawler. I posted it right side up but it tipped it over on me maybe that's an oman Uh oh
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02-14-2014, 10:11 AM
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Member
City: New Bern
Vessel Name: ESCAPE TO
Vessel Model: 1988 43 Marine Trader Tradewinds
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 6
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This should look better
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02-14-2014, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member
City: Winnipeg
Vessel Model: 36 Mainship
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 157
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Tradewinds 43 - I have been looking at those and I think you will love it.
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02-14-2014, 11:42 AM
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Member
City: New Bern
Vessel Name: ESCAPE TO
Vessel Model: 1988 43 Marine Trader Tradewinds
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 6
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Thanks, hopefully now that I have it floating right side up again I will be able to enjoy it without getting my hair wet
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05-03-2015, 11:47 AM
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Veteran Member
City: st john's , nl
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 40
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Looks great Paul. I am considering the exact same boat and year. Now that you have had the boat for a year, are you pleased with your purchase? Are you using lehman or cummins for power? How is your fuel burn, what are the hurdles you have had to overcome? Looking forward to hearing all about it.
Cheers
Jim
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05-04-2015, 05:46 AM
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Member
City: New Bern
Vessel Name: ESCAPE TO
Vessel Model: 1988 43 Marine Trader Tradewinds
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 6
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Hi Jim,
The boat is great. I purchased her in NC. and have since brought her north to Burlington VT, back to New Bern NC, and now she is in route to Cape Cod MA. I have Ford Lehman 275 Turbo Diesels. She can get up to 18kts, but the wallet likes 8 or 9kts, and at that speed she burns about 8gph. Very economical for her size, I think. As far as problems, very little. Some old worn out drain hoses that leaked,but no major issues. She doesn't like following seas at all but other wise reasonably stable in medium seas. I wouldn't want to be in to rough of water but who would. Great intercoastal cruiser lots of living space.
If you have any other questions, let me know. Good luck! If the boat you are looking at is the same as mine was when I bought her you will be Very Happy!
Best
Paul
Also, If you have any pictures of the boat, I would love to see them
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05-09-2015, 06:53 AM
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Member
City: Mt Pearl
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 21
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Paul, Ok, now you know that I am a little electronically inept as I misplaced my login information for Virginia's Run. Nonetheless, I am now reincarnated and present myself as Zoomie. Thanks for the Respons and I will get photos to you soon. , Jim
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05-09-2015, 07:38 AM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 14,870
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard Mr. z.
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05-09-2015, 08:07 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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Welcome Aboard! Good looking boat, in either direction!
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