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Old 12-18-2019, 01:26 PM   #31
Pete Meisinger
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I've used this definition before somewhere on T.F. but I think it is fairly accurate, let me see if I can remember it..

When I tell non boating friends that I have a "trawler", they think shrimp boat or seiner, although they don't know what either of these are. If I show them a picture the general response is "Oh, a yacht" ( I cringe at that word)

I think they get a general idea with a very simple definition. " A trawler is heavy, slow and economical". If they are still with me I can add. "heavy in the bow, pretty stable and roomy, and it has a pretty substantial keel".

F.D and Semi D., single, double engine, plaining, relative speed and relative economy all actually play a part but like anchors, can be debated ad nauseum.

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