We have officially crossed over to the "dark side"! View attachment 68599
Meet "Molly" our 36' 1979 Albin trawler. We can't wait to get better acquainted with her and show her tender loving care as she takes on many new adventures!
We have officially crossed over to the "dark side"! View attachment 68599
Meet "Molly" our 36' 1979 Albin trawler. We can't wait to get better acquainted with her and show her tender loving care as she takes on many new adventures!
We are holding onto each other shaking in our boots wondering which electronic component will break down first! [emoji33][emoji6]
We are holding onto each other shaking in our boots wondering which electronic component will break down first! [emoji33][emoji6]
Bacchus,
Thank you for the tip and route suggestions. It's going to be a LONG winter waiting for our first trawler adventure!!! As sailors, years ago we would only turn our motor on if we were in dire circumstances [emoji16], now we turn it on if we get in a hurry or the wind just plain goes dies. So, I hear what you're saying. After our sea trial yesterday, I was a little surprised at the rocking motion (it was more than I had anticipated) but I'm sure I'll get used to it, as well as the loud sound of the engines. Hubby and I plan to return to NY and live aboard until she goes into winter storage so we can get her ready for travel as soon as the snow melts! [emoji16]
LOL! The trawler we are buying also has a mast and boom. I found comfort in that too [emoji6] my hubby thinks they are rarely used, but we'll see. Thinking if our engines went out that little sail wouldn't help much [emoji12]. Hubby says it is to help stabilize when boats rolling around too much.
I'm a S. CA girl (born and raised). Hubby and I also lived in S. CA and northern CA for 20 years. A favorite sail was to Catalina Is. in S. Cal and SF Bay and out the gate in N. Cal. My hubby sailed a 32' Westsail from SF to Hawaii and back 30+ years ago. He left on our anniversary and I was 6 months pregnant. As you can imagine, I was not a happy camper. When he arrived I flew over and met him in Hawaii and flew back to SF the day he left to sail back. Good memories!