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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-09-2016, 04:53
Replies: 137
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Posted By Jimnche
Re: Sailboat or trawler?

The sail on the Diesel Duck is not meant as a primary propulsion. It uses are a are to provide stabilization when under way, add a little efficiency to the engine under way, and as a "get home"...
Forum: Powered Boats 31-08-2016, 09:29
Replies: 30
Views: 50,934
Posted By Jimnche
Re: Operationg Costs of ~50' Trawler or Trawler-Like Boat

Oops, my mistake, I meant every 250 hrs, not 250 miles. Thanks for catching this.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-08-2016, 09:17
Replies: 137
Views: 31,514
Posted By Jimnche
Re: Sailboat or trawler?

There is a 2001 Seahorse Diesel Duck 44" for sale at Boats.com. While it is above your budget at $135,000 it is a true trawler, it is steel construction,has large fuel tanks, two staterooms and is...
Forum: Powered Boats 29-08-2016, 18:03
Replies: 30
Views: 50,934
Posted By Jimnche
Re: Operationg Costs of ~50' Trawler or Trawler-Like Boat

Hi, operating costs of any boat will be higher than you might imagine, and very dependent on how you use her. We own a Seahorse Marine 52, twin-engined trawler in which we have traveled 13,000 miles...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-08-2016, 06:24
Replies: 137
Views: 31,514
Posted By Jimnche
Re: Sailboat or trawler?

We set off from San Francisco in our trawler in December 2012, and are now 13,000 miles later in Grenada in the Caribbean. We decided on a trawler right off the bat for several reasons. We loved the...
Forum: Powered Boats 13-05-2016, 10:12
Replies: 36
Views: 20,031
Posted By Jimnche
Re: Which is the best Trawlers - after Grand Bank of course.

For a true bluewater trawler the Seahorse Marine Diesel Duck range are unbeatable. They are steel boats with a long range under power. Plus they have a sailing rig that is good for stabilization, and...
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