Hello
I am new here and learning my way around. Also new to larger wooden boats.
I have a question about Monk McQueen Trawlers. I have been looking for a boat and asked an acquaintance at a noted shipyard about these Monk McQueen boats. Almost before I could say the words Monk McQueen, he said Stay Away From Monk McQueen wooden trawlers. Would not say much more other than that they were not always the quality of boats that some said they were, and that often had structural components that may or not be what they were originally advertised as having. I respect his opinion, but got another opinion and pretty much got the same answer.
I have looked for information online about the quality of these older wooden trawlers but so far have found nothing regarding problems with these boats. Found lots of good reviews about the fibreglass Monk trawlers.
Can anyone help explain this? Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you
S
I am new here and learning my way around. Also new to larger wooden boats.
I have a question about Monk McQueen Trawlers. I have been looking for a boat and asked an acquaintance at a noted shipyard about these Monk McQueen boats. Almost before I could say the words Monk McQueen, he said Stay Away From Monk McQueen wooden trawlers. Would not say much more other than that they were not always the quality of boats that some said they were, and that often had structural components that may or not be what they were originally advertised as having. I respect his opinion, but got another opinion and pretty much got the same answer.
I have looked for information online about the quality of these older wooden trawlers but so far have found nothing regarding problems with these boats. Found lots of good reviews about the fibreglass Monk trawlers.
Can anyone help explain this? Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you
S