ksanders
Moderator Emeritus
Thanks to all the folks that helped us in our new boat search.
We looked at lots of trawlers out there for use in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
What we settled on may not be considered a trawler by some, because it is capable of operating at up to 16 knots cruise speed, but we intend on operating it at displacement speed. Lots of "trawlers" fit into this catergory.
We ended up with a Bayliner 4788 pilothouse.
Why this particular model?
It has:
A over 800 mile cruise range at displacement speeds.
Full enclosed pilothouse
Three staterooms
Two heads with showers
Large salon and galley
No teak decks, or balsa coring to suprise us down the road
A history of Zero bottom problems, or other structural issues.
And is a proven Pacific Northwest boat, fully capable of operation in coastal areas anywhere we might want to go.
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Again, thanks for the help. Our new boat is currently in Anacortes getting some work done in preparation to making the trip home to Seward Alaska.
...Kevin
We looked at lots of trawlers out there for use in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
What we settled on may not be considered a trawler by some, because it is capable of operating at up to 16 knots cruise speed, but we intend on operating it at displacement speed. Lots of "trawlers" fit into this catergory.
We ended up with a Bayliner 4788 pilothouse.
Why this particular model?
It has:
A over 800 mile cruise range at displacement speeds.
Full enclosed pilothouse
Three staterooms
Two heads with showers
Large salon and galley
No teak decks, or balsa coring to suprise us down the road
A history of Zero bottom problems, or other structural issues.
And is a proven Pacific Northwest boat, fully capable of operation in coastal areas anywhere we might want to go.
*
Again, thanks for the help. Our new boat is currently in Anacortes getting some work done in preparation to making the trip home to Seward Alaska.
...Kevin