Do trawler people like the fly bridge? what are some must haves in the trawler world? thanks
Never use it except for guests. Don't like driving from up there, hate close-in maneuvering from up there. Had the boat 14 years so far, have used the flying bridge to actually operate the boat perhaps five times.
I'm exactly the opposite of Marin, it takes a really bad storm to drive me to my lower station. I love the visibility I get on my bridge. I can't imagine trying to back into a slip from my lower station. Of course I'm in Miami and Marin is in some God forsaken rainy place.
If you're thinking about buying a trawler, why not charter one first and see if you like the bridge or not?
"what are some must haves in the trawler world?" Not a must have but a wish I had, bow thruster on a single engine boat.
I... My favorite open air space is actually lounging on the bow.
------------------------------------Wow, Marin... Only five sunny PNW days for bridge operations in that many years! Just kidding... kinda!!
I also am looking forward to pilot house, then maybe the bridge won't seem as necessary.
Marin, I heard you say a few times that a pilot house is your true choice for a boat and that going slow isn't the best way to go, when will we see the new and improved mode of travel. I also am looking forward to pilot house, then maybe the bridge won't seem as necessary.