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Atkinson Jon, Sent you a PM, let me know if you don't get it or need more info. Thanks. Bill

Manufacturer: Atkinson (https://www.novatrawler.com/43atkinson.html) Year, Model, Length:2003, 43 Cape Islander Price:$110,000 Location: Hampton VA Listed by current owner Contact: PM preferred LOA, Beam, Draft, Air Draft: 43' LOA, 4' draft, air draft to be measured but mast can be lowered...

When I was researching the volvo powering my latest boat I ran across a post on this website about a recommended volvo mechanic on the lower Chesepeake. I recall the comment was "one of the best in the US". Anyone have info? Thanks.

What size boat did it come off? Thanks.

I tried to PM you again............thanks

Sent you a PM

Deere Rebuilds How do you find the "Deere farm folks"? Thanks.

Thanks to all. I am researching all the options you have recommended and greatly appreciate you taking time to help. The NC boat is close to me, think I'll sneak down and take a look. I'll keep you posted. Bill

So I want to build a boat like this for long range fishing and family cruising. My must haves are a very seaworthy hull, walk around side decks and a waterline of around 40'. My wants are a reasonably efficient 10 knot cruise and wide beam (15'+). I would prefer a single but twins would be ok...

I'm a fisherman finding myself spending more and more time cruising and am contemplating moving to a trawler. My thought is having the trawler serve as the mother ship for a small fishing boat I'll bring along. My travels take me throughout the Chesapeake Bay and offshore down the coast to...

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I like to do multi-day offshore fishing trips usually consisting of trolling during the day and anchoring/drifting and fishing at night. These happen anywhere from 45-75 miles offshore. I plan on continuing this with the next boat with the possibility of the overnight ocurring during a trip...

Hello All, Just starting to visit these forums as I contemplate my next boat. I'm hoping you could all chip in some advice to get me started. I am in my late 40's, lifetime boater and fisherman in the mid-Atlantic. I currenty own a 40' Maine built lobster boat (single Cummins 6CTA) and love...