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Hey Everyone, Update on the boat search: we've found a couple of Marine Traders that we'd like to look at. One is a 1991 the other a 1984, both 34'. The 91 is in Ontario (5hr trip for me). These have that "Grand Banks" look that we really like. If anyone cares to look they're both on...

teak decks I did want to add that although I am well aware of the issues with 40yo teak my wife and I really like the look of a teak deck and platforms. When I spoke to the broker on this particular boat he did say that the rubber in between the teak slats needs replaced. I watched a YouTube...

Yes, I absolutely do not want a wood hull. Todd

@slowgoesit Thank you so much for the detailed suggestion list. This would be the first boat I look at so I seriously doubt we'll make an offer but you never know. You are correct, it does not have a generator. Two of the biggest things I'm concerned with are the teak decks and fuel tanks. I've...

@airstream345 Just gave you a follow on the gram. Lovely boat you have there. I appreciate you weighing in and your advice is solid. This is the way as they say. I've been warned by many not to be the guy who spends all his time docked or on the hard "upgrading" the boat never to set sail. I...

@Benthic2 Sorry for the confusion, yes it does seem as if I'm asking about 2 different things here. I'll clarify: My wife and I have a time goal of 2 years to get on the loop. We have money saved up now that would allow us to get a nice old GB in good condition with some room for immediate...

Trawler search first boat Good Morning Everyone, I think I found the first boat my wife and I are going to look at. It's a 1983 GB 36 located in Larchmont NY. It's an 8 hour drive from where we live but we are always up for a nice road trip. The boat is on yachtworld if you want to check it...

@Mako, I really tried to convince my wife that we should go to that show as it's not very nice weatherwise here in North East Ohio right now. Unfortunately we could not make it work with our schedule. If they have the Trawlerfest in Baltimore again we'll be there for sure. I'd love to meet...

@choices, Just looked up your blog and I gotta say "WOW" I bookmarked it as a reference and I will dig into it today. Thank you so much for posting. Todd

My wife and I are planning on attending Trawlerfest this year in Baltimore. I'm hoping to be able to see lots of old classic boats as well as new(er) ones. Really looking forward to it. Todd

Not familiar with those boats (Mainship) so I just looked them up. I do like them however it appears that they are twin engine boats. I'm wanting a single engine. Thank you for the suggestion though, much appreciated. Todd

Thank you all so much for the feedback as that is exactly what I was looking for. The quote "there's boat builders and boat users and rarely are they the same person" is perfect. I'm gonna go the route of the people who suggested getting the best old boat I can find in the best condition. I do...

Hello everyone, I'm new here and I'd like to give you a background before I ask my question that I hope someone can answer. My wife and I have two sons and the youngest has moved out. My wife has landed a remote work job so we are seriously considering selling the house and buying a "Trawler"...

I would like to introduce myself as I am new to this forum and boating. Name is Todd. I live in North East Ohio (NEO) and my "home port" will be Vermilion or Sandusky once I get a boat. My wife and I love adventure and travel. We currently take motorbike trips on a Harley Davidson touring bike...