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My 2005 34' MS has 2 ball valves installed on the fuel tank at the factory - one for the main, and one for the generator... my MS has been USCG inspected numerous times, and its never been an issue. I've never heard of anyone having a problem with ball valves on at the fuel tank either on a MS...

Agree George... my 34' FB single engine is perfect for my needs. No one stays in the salon when under weigh or even down there while in marinas until it gets dark - and then we stay up top enjoying the dusk, other boaters and cocktails. The 360 view from the FB is unobstructed and we take in...

Ditto... Que Pasa for the Californian...

Roger Caltex... I have friends who rented the GB from Southwest FL Yachts - had a great time, and spoke highly of the service they received.. I got my USCG license through Sea School and though it was a grueling experience, I learned a lot about safe boating. Where are you in NC?

Welcome DJPAT... you're getting great advice from experienced boaters. Most of us have put together a "must have" list based on how we'd use a trawler, and we have adjusted from there. You're near Tampa, so here's a site/company that rents trawlers and I'm sure they'd be helpful: Yacht rental...

Trichamp... we all have our "learned" preferences, and this Mainship may be smaller than what you're looking for, but from the description it reads like a great possibility for you to consider. I think a broker would tell you that the list price is below market value, and the 310 hours on the...

Roger Cal... I just sent Trichamp a PM telling him about a 34 MS that's available.. thanks Cal, Trichamp - check your PM....

Roger caltexflanc... I thought about steering him towards a MS, but I looked at lots of boats - made a matrix and settled on the MS... trichamp might prefer a GB or a tug or something once he does some looking... the MS offers a lot and in his search, he may settle on a MS - in fact I'll post a...

Welcome to TF... you'll get lots of advice here... one suggestion is to hang around some marinas and see for yourself what's available and talk with owners... that will give you a better idea of what features are available then add to your "must have" and "don't need" lists.. please keep us...

Agree with Caltexflanc... I saw first hand what Fl Bowthruster does for customers. My neighbor was "maxing out" his bowthruster in a strong current and strong west wind last Sunday and he lost the bow thruster on his 53' Hattaras - just suddenly quit. Monday, Paul called Fl Bowthruster in...

Hej gadenors. The 370 is more HP than a 34 needs, and I prefer the leisurely economical speeds. I run it up to 3k rpm for about 10 minutes to exercise the propulsion system then come back to trawler speed. The 1st mate takes the helm and I go to the ER and check for any leaks and excess heat...

very nice looking vessel - clean lines. looks like it's fresh out of the factory. probably very economical too. I'm sure you're getting many days of boating adventures with this beauty...

A Florida welcome Jr..... good luck with your project...

Thanks gadenors... you've earned your stripes with your first reply.. and your advice is consistent with (knowledgeable) others who have diesel experience. I have shore power to keep the batteries charged so there's no reason to run the main for that. Yanmar recommends 5W-40 so that's a...

A Florida Welcome --- dang it's hot today...

Welcome gadenors.. your diesel expert is always welcome.... So my first question is: What's the best way to keep a marine diesel "exercised" in a boat that is moored for months or a season at a time - in other words, not often untied and taken out? Also, we like pictures... especially...

Also - my welcome aboard.. wow.. 4 years of sitting... hope you don't have any surprises - lots of things can deteriorate in that amount of time... you're not new to boating, so your learning curve won't be 180 degrees.. Welcome and please post photos as you peel back this gem..

Welcome aboard NYCHB... haven't done the loop yet, but have burnt some diesel in my 34... IMO, for 2 sailors. something in the 36' range would be fine for the loop.. you can manage without tons of storage, and one driving and one handling lines on a 36 is very manageable... others in larger...

Welcome aboard.. U got questions, we got answers... this group is glad to share... we've all been there... I think the current ratio is 5 different answers for every 1 question... multiple choice... Just try to stump these guys...

Welcome aboard... you found the right forum.. cruising the ICW by trawler offers unlimited opportunities of adventure... days and weeks of serenity laced with an occasional hurricane or uncharted shoal and that gives you something to blog about. Good luck on finding the right boat - with...

Hummmmm... Baker.... those gauges ought to be pegged?

Same here Baker... it took a little over a year to get approvals to moor at my house and once approval was final, I moved quickly and got 90% of my "must have" items from a motivated seller. You're right, 15kt is a lot to ask from a single... I've had mine to 18.4mph, but that was just to...

Roger Baker... the 356 was on the short list, but I opted for the single diesel. I preferred the 356 layout - second stateroom, and the salo(o)n seems a little bigger plus the 356 has interior (updated/more modern) over the 34MS. The 356 stuffs a lot in this package.. Maybe Marlow will pick up...

Hardluck - I told you so... the advice from TF members you're getting is invaluable and it's based on personal experiences of those who have been down the same waterways. Now my 2 cents. I'm the 3rd owner of my MS and I didn't get a full accounting of service and maintenance. The surveyor...

Welcome to TF... you'll find a lot of great advice and support with your "new" boat on this site. In a roundabout way, you may have a diamond in the rough... there's nothing wrong with peeling it back to the "bare walls" and rebuilding it like you want it. It'll take time and $$$$$ but you...