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In our marina on the river, there is too much trash/bark that will fill up my raw water strainer if I try to run the AC units at the dock for very long, so I have the dehumidifier set up below with drain running to the shower sump. Keeps the humidity down to 30%, but it is hot. Best we can do...

I was picking up my Back Cove 41 yesterday from Jarrett Bay and saw a lovely Dettling 71 in the water there. I was not familiar with the boat and a google search gave limited information. I see they were made in Maryland, but now out of business, and it looked like that occurred during the last...

Frosty, I am with you. I had been looking at trawlers and downeast boats over the last 6 months, but in the back of my head I was worried that a recession was in the future. Didn't expect anything like this, of course, but remembered looking at the boat prices back 10 years ago and they were...

Bill, That is a nice looking boat, and I will let you know if I need details. You can tell you have kept her in great shape! One of the things I really like about the Back Cove is the glass enclosure at the rear, which we really need here in NC due to biting flies and bugs when there isn't a...

Oguidry, I think that dealership in Charleston is a Back Cove dealer, correct? Was the boat you purchased a trade in? If so, did you work with them on the purchase or did you use an agent from outside the dealership? I ask because I see that Bluewater Yachts has a couple of Back Coves that are...

Thanks to all. I have looked at the MJM, and they are very nice boats, but have the pod drive, as do any of the Sabres for the last decade or so. I agree that having a keel to protect the prop would be preferred, so hopefully a log or submerged tree trunk won’t cause damage. Many good boats...

I have been wanting to get a boat that would provide me and my better half the ability to go up and down the east coast and anchor out if so desired, but definitely live on the boat for a week or so at a time at the most. I started out looking at trawlers, but since I am not fully retired now...

Thanks to all. Sounds like 5.5 feet is doable, especially if water levels are high. Greatlaker, I will check out the book.

Thanks, everyone. The air draft issue is very clear, so that wasn't as much of a question. The Canadian waterway issue was one of my concerns, but I was seeking more information if one were to go alternate routes. Ted, thanks for the information regarding the American route being okay. Mark

Hello, All I know this topic is addressed in multiple sites, yet wanted to just see if I could get some verification from those that have done the Loop with boats with a draft of a bit over 5 feet. I am looking at a boat that has a draft of 5.5 feet, and am concerned about sections of the...

Here on the docks we have at least two boats named “Liquid Asset”. I bet that is used frequently and not terribly unique.

Larry, Thanks for that information. With the panel in the new KKs you can't see what is above it. I can see how the ribbed fiberglass would add additional rigidity and stability. It would be nice to see what lies above the ceiling in the newer boats. Mark

I am looking at brokerage boats and am trying to decide between the newer boats and boats one generation back. Looking at the newer boats, in the saloon, pilothouse and cabins they have the smooth ceilings with a grab rail. This gives a nice finished look, but I kind of like the older boats that...

What a timely and interesting thread. I also have been looking at trawlers for several years trying to decide what the best compromise would be for us as we are semi-retired (I work 3 days a week) and am to slow down more in the coming year or two. We have a house on the water in Washington...

Mikala, Yeah, I guess that is one of the reasons I never looked at the Whaleback seriously....something about the lines of the boat just didn't appeal to me like the others. Although after looking at it for a bit, and comparing it to other boats with an elevated PH, it certainly looks good, but...

I have been looking at trawlers to purchase, and would prefer to stay in the 44-50 foot range, yet have some decent living space. I love Kadey Krogens, and have looked at the 44s and 48s, and had originally dismissed the 48 Whaleback. The Whaleback didn't have an open flybridge helm station...

Yep, fingerprinting, scanning in your passport/other approved ID, answer a bunch of questions. The actual process is through a company called Identogo, which isn't a government agency, it just supplies retail locations around the country for a variety of Identity services, including...

I broke down and applied for TSA Pre-check. Went for my appointment and got my number within a week, even with the government shut down. Had to fly from New Bern, NC to Atlanta to be with my brother who was having surgery. The security line at New Bern is always short, but I was a bit worried...

The representative for Northstar, the company advertising the DeFevers on Yachtworld responded to an email from me. This was his response: Pocta has been the primary Defever builders for many years. The version of the story I'm hearing within the dealer network is a political issue rather than...

I was under the impression that DeFevers had stopped production, but on a search on Yachtworld I see that Northstar Yachts are offering new models for sale, and there are some brokerage boats that are just a few years old. Are the boats being made at the same yard? Are they from molds designed...

Thanks to all for the information. It sure would have been nice if everyone had agreed on the same electrical standard long ago world wide.

As I am researching boats that are for sale, it appears that there are quite a few that are interesting to me that are in Europe. Now, besides the obvious issue of getting them across the pond and the expense of that, the next issue is the difference in how the electrical systems are made for...

I saw this thread from the spring, and thought it was interesting as we enjoyed going to the recent TrawlerFest in Baltimore. I am also from NC, and find that any boat show around here is pretty much about fishing boats. If you are interested in a trawler or cruiser, there just aren't many boats...

I read an article about the $4 billion dollar investment by Constellation Brands, the company that owns Corona beer among others, in the Canadian company Canopy Growth Corporation, leading up to the legalization of pot in Canada. The article referenced how the sale of alcohol in Colorado has...

Check ahead if planning to go to Belhaven, as last I heard Spoon River was not open after the flooding from Hurricane Florence. That was a couple weeks ago, though the whole downtown area was flooded with several feet of water. Mark