COASTER 23 trawler

[bobblangley]

Does anyone have any firsthand experience s/he can share about the Coaster 23 a small trawler made in the 1980's by RFC Marine of Sidney British Columbia?

I am interested in its handling and general suitability for a single person or couple to explore the San Juan Islands.

 

[Comodave]

Welcome aboard.

 

[Greg S]

It would be good for that.
What do you want to know? I have Orca. Perkins 45hp cruise’s nicely at 5.5 knots and can force it to go over 7 but no fuss doing just under hull speed.
The stand up sunroof is brilliant, I use it just about every time. Steers terrific when manoeuvring and docking due to her huge rudder. Not lots of elbow room below but comfortable.
My biggest complaint is that the door is so narrow.

 

[sjisailor]

Here's an older thread with some discussion, https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s37/coaster-23-lovett-chudley-3619.html

 

[whistlerxc]

There is one for sale that I saw on Hornby Island. It looked in good shape.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...wse_serp:fe12fbc3-6be0-47fc-8a13-5ed907a78463

 

[Northern Spy]

There's one for sale on Pender Island as well. Has twin 8hp outboards on it, yet kept the rudder and inboard shaft.

https://victoria.craigslist.org/boa/d/pender-island-coaster-23-power-boat/7648555234.html

 

[Raaf]

Wow - that's a lot of boat packed into a small package.