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Old 11-30-2016, 09:31 AM   #17
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City: Holladay, UT
Vessel Name: Dream Catcher
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37-065
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Our 26-foot Bounty New Moon is not new, not really a trawler, but is a heavy diesel-powered cruiser. She has traveled some 78,000 road miles by trailer, and 40,000 nm on the water, mostly on the Inside Passage. She cruises happily at 6 knots, or at 16-18.



Loaded for a long summer cruise, she weighs nearly 12,000 lb on her triple-axle trailer. We tow her with a 3/4 ton Dodge diesel pickup. The combination works well, even in the mountains. I personally would not want to go wider or much heavier.



Sea Sport Aleutian 2600 is built new, and roughly comparable.

As mentioned above, a 29-31-ish Ranger is towable with a 1-ton dually and permits.

P.S. New is nice, but meticulously maintained may be a fine choice.
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Dream Catcher (Nordic Tug 37-065) Poulsbo WA
Previously: New Moon (Bounty 257), Cindy Sea (C-Dory 22 Cruiser)
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