trawler or motor yacht?

Can someone please tell me if the Jefferson 42 SE Sundeck is a trawler or a motor yacht and what is the difference between the two?
Thanks

Here is a link to a current thread that discusses hull form. I've enjoyed learning from it. Maybe it will give you some insights into your question. Generally from what I've learned is that trawlers are full displacement boats that don't plane and generally run 5-9 kts. The Jefferson is more a semi displacement hull that can run trawler speeds but can also move around 16 kts (just a guess) if needed. That's it in a nutshell.


Hope this helps. Not sure if the link came thru but look at Definition of Full Displacement



http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s3/definition-full-displacement-42871-3.html#post737933

Most of us here do not have actual trawlers, but rather run them at trawler speeds most of the time. Does it really matter if you are happy with the boat?

Trawler is a marketing term used to establish an image of sturdy boats. Like many marketing terms it was not really true but became the name of a lot of slow boats and something for the uninitiated to aspire towards.

The only black and white definition of a trawler is a fishing boat that pulls a large wide cone shaped net.

The name was applied to recreational "trawlers" for marketing purposes. Boats in this category tend to have a similar have some similarity in looks and tend to be used for relatively slow cruising. They have full displacement or semi-displacement hulls. The interior fit out tends to have plenty of teak or other wood. Some people also call them motor cruisers.

A motor yacht is a broader term which includes recreational trawlers as well as faster planing boats, but not working trawlers. Some owners consider the term "yacht" to be too snooty for their boat and prefer to just call them trawlers.

You are welcome to call your Jefferson a trawler, a motor yacht, or just a boat. Your choice.

First mate said:

Can someone please tell me if the Jefferson 42 SE Sundeck is a trawler or a motor yacht and what is the difference between the two?
Thanks

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Wifey B: It's a boat. Next question.

Ocean Alexander and Grand Banks called their aft cabin with sundeck configuration motor yachts. OA called their 42/44/46 cockpit boats aft cabin sundeck motor yacht with cockpit. The offerings from those two companies are semi displacement hulls. The 46 motoryacht from Grand Banks seemed to come with 375 Cats which are hugely oversized for puttering around at hull speed or less. Grand Banks, who arguably defined the trawler "look", never called their boats trawlers. As many others have said, who cares. Regarding Jefferson's....every one I've ever seen (mostly looper boats) had exterior cosmetic issues. They were a low price point boat when new and many owners seemed to have let them deteriorate. But I'm sure there are exceptions.

Speed,
trawlers go slow
yachts go fast (in comparison)

AusCan said:

The only black and white definition of a trawler is a fishing boat that pulls a large wide cone shaped net.
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This

Our boat is definitely a trawler.
This was her in a previous life

Yup, if it smells like dead fish it is definitely a trawler.

bayview said:

Yup, if it smells like dead fish it is definitely a trawler.

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Good one...

William was a trawler workboat in the beginning. This is a picture of the only sistership that I know of. I would imagine ours was set up similar to this.

wwestman said:

Speed,
trawlers go slow
yachts go fast (in comparison)

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My tender can run slow.
Doesn't make it a trawler.

I suppose my canoe runs slow ......

Thanks to everyone for the input my question is answered.

Bet she had to go have a drink

Our CHB 42' Present Sundeck was marketed as a 'Motor Yacht' - but it has two Lehman Super 135hp's, a keel that goes below the props, and cruises at 10mph - looks like a duck (uh trawler), runs like a trawler, then it is a Trawler

Simi 60 said:

My tender can run slow.
Doesn't make it a trawler.

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My tender is faster than my motor yacht/trawler, it is still a tender.

Simi 60 said:

This

Our boat is definitely a trawler.
This was her in a previous life

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She be a good looking vessel as a work boat.

Many boat hulls are identical under the water , the difference is purely marketing .

A working trawler can go to sea in most weather conditions , either style recreational boat is far safer dockside when there is a breeze.

We all know what Trawlers look like but to me it's the 7 knot mindset/lifestyle.

If you're going faster than 7-8 knots you're not "trawler-ing"

I'd argue that if a sailboat doesn't have sails it's trawler-ing.

First mate said:

Thanks to everyone for the input my question is answered.

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I know you think that will make them stop...it wont!

First mate said:

Can someone please tell . . . what is the difference between the two?
Thanks

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Mostly, it depends on how pretentious the owner/operator wants to be!

In Europe, a pleasure trawler yacht is usually defined as one with solid bulwarks all round such that you can walk at the same level all around the boat.

mikecambrai said:

In Europe, a pleasure trawler yacht is usually defined as one with solid bulwarks all round such that you can walk at the same level all around the boat.

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Who defined that and where is it written?

I believe this subject has the makings of another best anchor thread.

It`s a moveable feast. In the hands of a broker for sale, it`s a Motor Yacht. Buy it,and it becomes a Trawler. If you decide to sell and put it in the hands of a broker, hey presto,it`s back to being a Motor Yacht.
Both marketing terms imo. I like Trawler better.

The Jefferson is neither motor yacht or Trawler.

It’s a cruiser .. heavy cruiser if that applies.

BobMc has an important point bringing in owner pretensiousness. But that is an element of the owner, mostly not the boat. But I’ve seen many a boat that is very pretensious. And size has little to do w it. Wood Riva’s are about as pretentious as any boat I’ve seen. And of course they are only about 25’ long.

Funny, Her Shine, the builders of Jefferson Yachts thought they were building Motor Yachts and advertised them as such. Too bad they are no longer building Jeffersons, you could have corrected them.

Clam,
Are you telling me they know all?