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Can someone please tell me if the Jefferson 42 SE Sundeck is a trawler or a motor yacht and what is the difference between the two?
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trawler or motor yacht?
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Plane Nauti
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Here is a link to a current thread that discusses hull form. I've enjoyed learning from it. Maybe it will give you some insights into your question. Generally from what I've learned is that trawlers are full displacement boats that don't plane and generally run 5-9 kts. The Jefferson is more a semi displacement hull that can run trawler speeds but can also move around 16 kts (just a guess) if needed. That's it in a nutshell.
Hope this helps. Not sure if the link came thru but look at Definition of Full Displacement
http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s3/definition-full-displacement-42871-3.html#post737933
Hope this helps. Not sure if the link came thru but look at Definition of Full Displacement
http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s3/definition-full-displacement-42871-3.html#post737933
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Most of us here do not have actual trawlers, but rather run them at trawler speeds most of the time. Does it really matter if you are happy with the boat?
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The only black and white definition of a trawler is a fishing boat that pulls a large wide cone shaped net.
The name was applied to recreational "trawlers" for marketing purposes. Boats in this category tend to have a similar have some similarity in looks and tend to be used for relatively slow cruising. They have full displacement or semi-displacement hulls. The interior fit out tends to have plenty of teak or other wood. Some people also call them motor cruisers.
A motor yacht is a broader term which includes recreational trawlers as well as faster planing boats, but not working trawlers. Some owners consider the term "yacht" to be too snooty for their boat and prefer to just call them trawlers.
You are welcome to call your Jefferson a trawler, a motor yacht, or just a boat. Your choice.
The name was applied to recreational "trawlers" for marketing purposes. Boats in this category tend to have a similar have some similarity in looks and tend to be used for relatively slow cruising. They have full displacement or semi-displacement hulls. The interior fit out tends to have plenty of teak or other wood. Some people also call them motor cruisers.
A motor yacht is a broader term which includes recreational trawlers as well as faster planing boats, but not working trawlers. Some owners consider the term "yacht" to be too snooty for their boat and prefer to just call them trawlers.
You are welcome to call your Jefferson a trawler, a motor yacht, or just a boat. Your choice.
Ocean Alexander and Grand Banks called their aft cabin with sundeck configuration motor yachts. OA called their 42/44/46 cockpit boats aft cabin sundeck motor yacht with cockpit. The offerings from those two companies are semi displacement hulls. The 46 motoryacht from Grand Banks seemed to come with 375 Cats which are hugely oversized for puttering around at hull speed or less. Grand Banks, who arguably defined the trawler "look", never called their boats trawlers. As many others have said, who cares. Regarding Jefferson's....every one I've ever seen (mostly looper boats) had exterior cosmetic issues. They were a low price point boat when new and many owners seemed to have let them deteriorate. But I'm sure there are exceptions.
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I suppose my canoe runs slow ......
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Thanks to everyone for the input my question is answered.
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Bet she had to go have a drink
FoxtrotCharlie
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Our CHB 42' Present Sundeck was marketed as a 'Motor Yacht' - but it has two Lehman Super 135hp's, a keel that goes below the props, and cruises at 10mph - looks like a duck (uh trawler), runs like a trawler, then it is a Trawler 
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Many boat hulls are identical under the water , the difference is purely marketing .
A working trawler can go to sea in most weather conditions , either style recreational boat is far safer dockside when there is a breeze.
A working trawler can go to sea in most weather conditions , either style recreational boat is far safer dockside when there is a breeze.
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Mrwesson
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We all know what Trawlers look like but to me it's the 7 knot mindset/lifestyle.
If you're going faster than 7-8 knots you're not "trawler-ing"
I'd argue that if a sailboat doesn't have sails it's trawler-ing.
If you're going faster than 7-8 knots you're not "trawler-ing"
I'd argue that if a sailboat doesn't have sails it's trawler-ing.
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mikecambrai
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In Europe, a pleasure trawler yacht is usually defined as one with solid bulwarks all round such that you can walk at the same level all around the boat.
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It`s a moveable feast. In the hands of a broker for sale, it`s a Motor Yacht. Buy it,and it becomes a Trawler. If you decide to sell and put it in the hands of a broker, hey presto,it`s back to being a Motor Yacht.
Both marketing terms imo. I like Trawler better.
Both marketing terms imo. I like Trawler better.
Nomad Willy
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The Jefferson is neither motor yacht or Trawler.
It’s a cruiser .. heavy cruiser if that applies.
BobMc has an important point bringing in owner pretensiousness. But that is an element of the owner, mostly not the boat. But I’ve seen many a boat that is very pretensious. And size has little to do w it. Wood Riva’s are about as pretentious as any boat I’ve seen. And of course they are only about 25’ long.
It’s a cruiser .. heavy cruiser if that applies.
BobMc has an important point bringing in owner pretensiousness. But that is an element of the owner, mostly not the boat. But I’ve seen many a boat that is very pretensious. And size has little to do w it. Wood Riva’s are about as pretentious as any boat I’ve seen. And of course they are only about 25’ long.
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Clam Digger
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Funny, Her Shine, the builders of Jefferson Yachts thought they were building Motor Yachts and advertised them as such. Too bad they are no longer building Jeffersons, you could have corrected them.
Nomad Willy
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Clam,
Are you telling me they know all?
Are you telling me they know all?
