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trawlers

Scoring a Fix (or Two)

Most often, after a trawler is surveyed, negotiations will follow to allow for repairs and close a sale.

Salt Queen

The Kadey-Krogen 54 is a long-range trawler with a cultlike following of cruising fans.

Adding Up the Numbers

When a pre-purchase survey finds big-ticket problems, there are smart ways to keep the deal alive.

New Classic

Husk, a classic trawler, has modern features and amenities in a traditional package.

Haul or Nothing

A pre-purchase haulout is a great time to learn more about a boat’s below-water features and is a vital part of the survey process.

The Three Princes

Boating is a wonderful opportunity for serendipitous discoveries, which are often a lot more fun than the planned destination

A scenic overhead view looking down a long, wooden floating dock at Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park in British Columbia, with several powerboats and sailboats moored along it, surrounded by calm, dark fjord waters and towering, forested granite mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

A Thin Space

Cruisers face challenges getting to Princess Louisa Inlet, but it’s worth it to experience this cruising ground’s natural beauty.

A man and woman standing together aboard a boat on a cold, overcast day, wearing matching blue weather coats, beanies, and red-and-black Mustang Survival inflatable PFDs.

Wear Your PFD

This one decision can matter more than any other you make on the water.

A white motorboat suspended in lifting straps on a large yellow gantry travel lift at a boatyard or marina on a clear day.

Bad Vibrations

Eliminating a boat’s quakes and shakes often requires a thorough inspection of the drivetrain.

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