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Old 01-14-2015, 07:39 AM   #1
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Do any "trawlers" do this??

Probably wrong forum, but will give it a try. Son-in-law looking for a boat that can be used to fish and also drag for shrimp with a kangaroo rig added to the boat. Must be trailerable, will accept 10 foot beam or less, and length up to 30 feet. Diesel, straight inboard, preferable Cummins, cruise at least 14-15 knots. V bunks, a head, and the helm in a cabin. $30,000 budget. If seas more than 2 feet we don't fish which makes the hull not as critical for us, but do need stability at anchor, since we fish at anchor. No rocking boat when we step down on it from the dock.

Thus far Delta 28s, Sport-Craft 27 or 272 are the type of boats we have found, but the inboard Diesel is a challenge in these boats and the $30,000 budget doesn't do much for us in considering diesel power. The Delta was riding 2 inch high above the water line so was light. It rocked. Haven't found a Sport-Craft in the water to test.

Looking for any other "name" boat that might work? Don't know if any trawlers might fit--15 knots might be a problem. Thanks for your consideration.
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