open_road_toad
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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" to live on while we do the Great Loop. I started watching the sailing YouTube channels during the "lockdown" and I absolutely love how these "kids" refit an old sailboat. IMHO It's the equivalent of what's known in the classic car world of a "modern retro", which I am very familiar with.
That being said that last bit of information that is relevant to my question is this: We have decided on a Nordic Tug 34.
BUT...I really like the idea of buying an old Grand Banks single engine boat and doing a complete system refit, a "restomod" if you like. I'm talking new modern diesel engine, fuel tank, AC, electric head, modern gas stove, electronics with solar, new wiring and redoing the interior with white and light wood, like a modern boat.
Is this a thing? I ask because I cannot find any YouTube videos or blogs of anyone doing this. I've found some old trawler refit stuff but nothing like this. What are your thoughts on such a project? I figure if I have 250k to spend on a Nordic Tug then what if I spent 80k on a Grand Banks with good bones and then spent the rest on a complete redo like I mentioned above?
I really appreciate the feedback in advance. I look forward to becoming an active member of this form and learning and sharing.
Todd
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" to live on while we do the Great Loop. I started watching the sailing YouTube channels during the "lockdown" and I absolutely love how these "kids" refit an old sailboat. IMHO It's the equivalent of what's known in the classic car world of a "modern retro", which I am very familiar with.
That being said that last bit of information that is relevant to my question is this: We have decided on a Nordic Tug 34.
BUT...I really like the idea of buying an old Grand Banks single engine boat and doing a complete system refit, a "restomod" if you like. I'm talking new modern diesel engine, fuel tank, AC, electric head, modern gas stove, electronics with solar, new wiring and redoing the interior with white and light wood, like a modern boat.
Is this a thing? I ask because I cannot find any YouTube videos or blogs of anyone doing this. I've found some old trawler refit stuff but nothing like this. What are your thoughts on such a project? I figure if I have 250k to spend on a Nordic Tug then what if I spent 80k on a Grand Banks with good bones and then spent the rest on a complete redo like I mentioned above?
I really appreciate the feedback in advance. I look forward to becoming an active member of this form and learning and sharing.
Todd