CapnD
Newbie
Howdy, sailors. Long-time sailor, myself. I currently own a 30' sailboat, but since turning 70--still in fine fettle!--my thoughts have been turning to trawlers. I've always liked the look, but back where I hail from, they were always referred to as 'stink pots'. We were somehow 'purer' for using sail...then spending 80% of our cruising time with the Yanmar shaking our teeth. I have looked at Grand Banks, but they don't seem as sea kindly as I'd like (married, you know?). I have a budget of $150k. I know this might be a seriously frustrating thing to ask (as everyone has his/her opinions), but any suggestions for a trawler in my price range that is in the 40+ LOA category? Thanks in advance!