I live aboard my DeFever 44 sundeck trawler and find that I use my sundeck more than any other part of my boat. Upper helm is used 99% of the time underway.
@@NoRegretsLifestyle Which engine package does your DeFever have, Ford, Perkins or John Deere? Does the Westerbeke generator have an after market electric raw water pump? That saves a lot of headaches when you have to change the original design rubber impeller.
Hi Paul! I love your content and have learned a lot from you. I recall watching one of your many videos where you spoke of semi-displacement hulls so you can cruise a bit faster than a typical 8kts trawler. I thought you said this was your favorite style since I thought you said they cruise closer to 12-15kts. Can you please share an example or two I can research for this type of trawler? Thanks!
I love my 35 foot Ponderosa sundeck. The main advantage from my perspective is having a nice big aft State room with the walk around queen and also having the covered after deck. I spent a great deal of time in my zero gravity chair on my aft deck. This is my third boat in all of my boats have had covered aft decks with my present boat having three 200 W solar panels mounted on the hard cover. No need for a generator.
In this series, can you talk about the advantages and disadvantages of fiberglass and aluminum hulls? It seems like a lot of the trawlers in the northwest are aluminum. That said, you do not see too many down south. Thanks for the video and "Peace Out".
I'm no expert but I only see disadvantages with both fiberglass and aluminum. Fiberglass has a lifespan and will want to delaminate in time . same with aluminum, simple chemistry has it that aluminum dissolves in seawater. Ships are made of steel. The strongest, longest lasting and easiest hull material to repair.
Grand Banks 36 has 450 gallon fuel tanks for a range of 1100 miles with twiin Lehmans, single Lehman is rare......the 42 footers have 3208 caterpillers usually but some have Lehmans as well
Thanks for the videos.... I have a question, I have a 1985 PT Trawler and I need to replace the RPM, Oil Pressure and temperature gauges.... cant seem to find them. Any suggestions? I would appreciate it.
Just found your channel today, and got to say I've got to say I've already learned a lot from you. Who knew the different types of "trawlers"? Thanks for the info!
Paul, you've got to be kidding me! Another boat? Dying to hear the details. By the way, looks like the bow of Southern Estate needs another dose of On & Off. Keep up the great work. All the best, Jim...
Nice video thanks. Can you comment about depreciation? Sounds like you’ve owned a lot of boats. Does the value level out at the age range you’re discussing - I.e. hold their value?
Just curious your opinion on a 1987 trojan international 36ft with twin detroits. Looks in descent shape owner does take it out now and then. Asking 10k due to illness.
Nice video but if you want to inform newcomers to boating you might want to use the correct terminology. Bedrooms are staterooms, where you drive the boat is the helm or bridge and bathrooms are heads.
From I've been reading on all the forums, FB groups, etc. getting insurance is a major problem on these older boats. Best advice is to talk to an agent about a boat BEFORE you make an offer. It may save you $$$. Otherwise, good job on the boat tour vid.
I am in the process of buying a hershine 48 cockpit MY. I will be putting a steering station, thruster controlls and throttles in the rear cockpit for easy manuvering and docking. On a side note. I saw the amazon review you left about that solar system you bought. I was afraid it was going to be junk, but i didnt want to rain on your parade. A good way to tell a good panel is to look at the amps produced. A good 100 watt panel will produce about 6 amps. A good 200 watt panel produces about 12amps. If you are looking at 300 watt panels, but they only produce 6 amps, i would avoid them.
@MandM Milling I am just about to upgrade my 150 Wp panels to 310 Wp flexible. According to the company that sells them they do 9,81 A at 33 V. Would that be any good or should I forget about them ?
@@davedavids9619 10a x 33v is 330 watts. I have never seen a 33v system. Usually 12v, 24v, 36v, 48v. (Multiples of 12) What panel are you using that is 33v? If this is a 24v panel and the 33v is the high side, then 24v x 10a is 240watts at full power...anybody have any different info?
@@mandmmilling3716 thanks for the info by the way. Am not really a specialist on this matter. Had my old panels installed by a company. This time I decided to decide the panels myself, but am definitely not on your level. 😀
unusual to see a boat 'expert' not using correct marine terminology...'kitchen' ( galley ) 'bedroom' ( cabin ) 'driving station' ( wheel house or pilot house ) 'bathroom' ( head ) and so on. The boat with the Portuguese bridge wasn't a very practical blue water boat. The side deck walkways had no hand rails and nowhere to hold on along the cabin top. I wouldn't feel safe walking along the sides of that boat in any kind of rough weather. But other than that, an interesting look at typical aged trawlers in the States.
Could you address the distinctions of "trawler" versus "motor yacht" when it comes to the sundeck style you referred to despite their similar appearance?
Hi there. I’m new to your channel I have a Marine trader 50 footer three level boat. What category does it fall into. It dosent match those you mentioned. The only steps are to the upper deck or down a spiral staircase to the lower deck which is three bedrooms and a walk in engine room. Thanks for the response. Jean.
Y'all ever figure this out? It's weird, its a cross between what you call trunk and a sun deck. I'd call it a sundeck, but I think it has a walk around deck on that level. I can see why you call it Europa style, but that doesn't quit work either. @@NoRegretsLifestyle
me and my wife are going to be selling our house in the spring and moving on a trawler. i really want a single engine wooden grand banks in the 40 foot range. being 6'3 would there be any issue with that?
You probably do not want a wood hull. Grand Banks made a 36 Single Screw a bit tight but lots of people do live on them. I personally do not like the GB 42 to many issues with them. You might want to look at a 40’ Defever over a GB. Lots of good boats out there but a lot of junk also. Make an appointment come see me and I will take you aboard my 44’ Marine Trader and the 36 GB next to mine.
@@NoRegretsLifestyle I have a ton of wood working experience and zero fiberglass. Wooden boat would be a better fit for me and my tools. I'm more worried about my height being an issue lol. Where are you located at? I just started watching your channel and like your info on trawlers.
Some people love them and very popular boats, I personally had one on my list when I was looking and really like the 43'. But they are like the modern day CHB.
Me and my father tried to buy a trawler to save it from disrepair but the owners of it refused even after we offered 35,000 for it. Now the boat is overgrown with plants from under it and there are at least four dead rats on the deck and cobwebs all over it. I have never felt so bad for a boat ever.
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This video is such great tutorial for someone like me that’s looking to get one that I immediately watched it twice. 👍
Thanks Russell it gives people an idea of what there looking for
Yup twice for me as well. Thanks Paul.
This was a great over view on what the difference in boats for the Great Loop!
I live aboard my DeFever 44 sundeck trawler and find that I use my sundeck more than any other part of my boat. Upper helm is used 99% of the time underway.
Yes I would agree with that sun decks are the most popular ones and that back deck is beautiful
@@NoRegretsLifestyle Which engine package does your DeFever have, Ford, Perkins or John Deere? Does the Westerbeke generator have an after market electric raw water pump? That saves a lot of headaches when you have to change the original design rubber impeller.
Hi Paul! I love your content and have learned a lot from you. I recall watching one of your many videos where you spoke of semi-displacement hulls so you can cruise a bit faster than a typical 8kts trawler. I thought you said this was your favorite style since I thought you said they cruise closer to 12-15kts. Can you please share an example or two I can research for this type of trawler? Thanks!
Great video and great information
Thanks Harold
Keep grinding buddy.
Always
I love my 35 foot Ponderosa sundeck. The main advantage from my perspective is having a nice big aft State room with the walk around queen and also having the covered after deck. I spent a great deal of time in my zero gravity chair on my aft deck. This is my third boat in all of my boats have had covered aft decks with my present boat having three 200 W solar panels mounted on the hard cover. No need for a generator.
Thanks for sharing!
Love the comparisons. Very educational.
great vids - new boat guy here, subscribed 👍🍻
Welcome aboard!
In this series, can you talk about the advantages and disadvantages of fiberglass and aluminum hulls? It seems like a lot of the trawlers in the northwest are aluminum. That said, you do not see too many down south.
Thanks for the video and "Peace Out".
Thanks and your right you do not see many in these parts
I'm no expert but I only see disadvantages with both fiberglass and aluminum. Fiberglass has a lifespan and will want to delaminate in time . same with aluminum, simple chemistry has it that aluminum dissolves in seawater.
Ships are made of steel. The strongest, longest lasting and easiest hull material to repair.
Grand Banks 36 has 450 gallon fuel tanks for a range of 1100 miles with twiin Lehmans, single Lehman is rare......the 42 footers have 3208 caterpillers usually but some have Lehmans as well
The ones you called "Portuguese bridge" are technically called "Pilot house" as not all pilot house styles have Portuguese bridges.
Thanks for the videos.... I have a question, I have a 1985 PT Trawler and I need to replace the RPM, Oil Pressure and temperature gauges.... cant seem to find them. Any suggestions? I would appreciate it.
What engines do you have?
Penta Volvo engines
Been looking at nordic tug 44 pilot house, planning live aboard travel Texas to Maine. Possibly loop too. Thoughts?
Nordic Tugs are great boats and would make a very good Loop boat, I have been aboard a few of them and someday would love to have one myself
Just found your channel today, and got to say I've got to say I've already learned a lot from you. Who knew the different types of "trawlers"? Thanks for the info!
Welcome aboard!
There are absolutely no exceptions why this Grand Banks can’t do 12-15knots. Cruising at 7 or 8 knots is ok but today it’s just not enough.
Most of the newer Grand Banks Models do go much faster, its just fuel burn
Thanks for explaining the differences.
Happy to help!
Paul, you've got to be kidding me! Another boat? Dying to hear the details. By the way, looks like the bow of Southern Estate needs another dose of On & Off. Keep up the great work. All the best, Jim...
Try using lemon juice on the ICW Mustache. It does the job fine and does NOT damage the softer anti fouling paint below the waterline.
Thanks JIm
Outstanding information Paul ... content is king!
I appreciate that!
Nice video thanks. Can you comment about depreciation? Sounds like you’ve owned a lot of boats. Does the value level out at the age range you’re discussing - I.e. hold their value?
Yes I can, Its all about how well it was taken care of at the end of the day.
Grand Banks were all teak and mahogany until 1974 they went to fiberglass but still kept the teak mahogany interiors
Thanks sir I was not sure of that date but I new it was somewhere around there.
Just curious your opinion on a 1987 trojan international 36ft with twin detroits. Looks in descent shape owner does take it out now and then. Asking 10k due to illness.
Well it’s an old boat and they all need work
It's almost like rolling the dice. Lol
New Boat! Is there anything better? 👍🏻
no used boat and no but it did not go down
great information! You are very knowledgeable and explain it very well. Have a great day
Thanks, you too!
That Tollycraft isn't a trawler, a sundeck cockpit MY or aft-cabin cockpit MY...
It's on the edge they drive this one at 8 konts but yes it can get up on step and move
Foday Yillah 👍
how do you get around insurance companies not wanting to insure these older trawlers?
John Great question, there is always someone that will insure them. Sometimes you have to dig a little.
Nice video but if you want to inform newcomers to boating you might want to use the correct terminology. Bedrooms are staterooms, where you drive the boat is the helm or bridge and bathrooms are heads.
Thanks for the info! and slowly we will get there
From I've been reading on all the forums, FB groups, etc. getting insurance is a major problem on these older boats. Best advice is to talk to an agent about a boat BEFORE you make an offer. It may save you $$$.
Otherwise, good job on the boat tour vid.
That can be a problem for some people correct
Mahalo
love your videos. On your boat, Is the mast on a hinge? Try looking into the camera. It seems that you are talking to someone off camera.
Yes that one can be folded down came in handy on the loop.
I don’t give a heck what you call the bedroom and bathroom. Great video
Yes some guys
I am in the process of buying a hershine 48 cockpit MY. I will be putting a steering station, thruster controlls and throttles in the rear cockpit for easy manuvering and docking.
On a side note. I saw the amazon review you left about that solar system you bought. I was afraid it was going to be junk, but i didnt want to rain on your parade. A good way to tell a good panel is to look at the amps produced. A good 100 watt panel will produce about 6 amps. A good 200 watt panel produces about 12amps. If you are looking at 300 watt panels, but they only produce 6 amps, i would avoid them.
Yes and when you see panels without a label that’s a bad sign, thanks brother
@MandM Milling I am just about to upgrade my 150 Wp panels to 310 Wp flexible. According to the company that sells them they do 9,81 A at 33 V. Would that be any good or should I forget about them ?
@@davedavids9619 10a x 33v is 330 watts. I have never seen a 33v system. Usually 12v, 24v, 36v, 48v. (Multiples of 12) What panel are you using that is 33v? If this is a 24v panel and the 33v is the high side, then 24v x 10a is 240watts at full power...anybody have any different info?
@@mandmmilling3716 thanks for the info by the way. Am not really a specialist on this matter. Had my old panels installed by a company. This time I decided to decide the panels myself, but am definitely not on your level. 😀
@@davedavids9619 you should look up will prowse on youtube. He is a genius when it comes to solar and batteries.
unusual to see a boat 'expert' not using correct marine terminology...'kitchen' ( galley ) 'bedroom' ( cabin ) 'driving station' ( wheel house or pilot house ) 'bathroom' ( head ) and so on. The boat with the Portuguese bridge wasn't a very practical blue water boat. The side deck walkways had no hand rails and nowhere to hold on along the cabin top. I wouldn't feel safe walking along the sides of that boat in any kind of rough weather. But other than that, an interesting look at typical aged trawlers in the States.
Thanks Mike
Could you address the distinctions of "trawler" versus "motor yacht" when it comes to the sundeck style you referred to despite their similar appearance?
Speed would be the thing. A trawler only has a top speed of maybe 12 knots a motor yacht can reach speeds of 30 knots
your boat and grand banks have the hi 2 foot bulwerk around the decks good for pets
It's one thing I really love about this boat
Hi there. I’m new to your channel I have a Marine trader 50 footer three level boat. What category does it fall into. It dosent match those you mentioned. The only steps are to the upper deck or down a spiral staircase to the lower deck which is three bedrooms and a walk in engine room. Thanks for the response. Jean.
Jean I thing it would be a europa send me a picture and I will let you know 702 885-7579
@@NoRegretsLifestyle I’ll get a photo soon. Thanks for the response. I’m currently away from the boat. I’ll also look up the europa style.
Y'all ever figure this out? It's weird, its a cross between what you call trunk and a sun deck. I'd call it a sundeck, but I think it has a walk around deck on that level. I can see why you call it Europa style, but that doesn't quit work either. @@NoRegretsLifestyle
My dream boat is a Grand Banks Europa in the 47' range, but it looks as though that will probably be out of my price range.
Yes those can get pricey for sure but I hope you get one LOL
@@NoRegretsLifestyle Thanks
me and my wife are going to be selling our house in the spring and moving on a trawler. i really want a single engine wooden grand banks in the 40 foot range. being 6'3 would there be any issue with that?
You probably do not want a wood hull. Grand Banks made a 36 Single Screw a bit tight but lots of people do live on them. I personally do not like the GB 42 to many issues with them. You might want to look at a 40’ Defever over a GB. Lots of good boats out there but a lot of junk also. Make an appointment come see me and I will take you aboard my 44’ Marine Trader and the 36 GB next to mine.
@@NoRegretsLifestyle I have a ton of wood working experience and zero fiberglass. Wooden boat would be a better fit for me and my tools. I'm more worried about my height being an issue lol. Where are you located at? I just started watching your channel and like your info on trawlers.
@@kevincornell1439 Gulf Shores AL area, wood boats are out there and usually priced well
@@NoRegretsLifestyle we are out in nc. Be bit of a ride lol. We plan on traveling to Florida to buy a boat then bring it back to nc.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms? Cabins and Heads!
baby steps LOL
Thoughts on Willard trawlers?
I have been on a few not real familiar with them just do your homework and you will be ok
is mainship decent quality?
Some people love them and very popular boats, I personally had one on my list when I was looking and really like the 43'. But they are like the modern day CHB.
I got dibs if you sell it before I buy one!!!
I do have a list but right now I am not plan on selling her.
Me and my father tried to buy a trawler to save it from disrepair but the owners of it refused even after we offered 35,000 for it. Now the boat is overgrown with plants from under it and there are at least four dead rats on the deck and cobwebs all over it. I have never felt so bad for a boat ever.
It happens all the time
Enjoy your videos but it's Stateroom not Bedroom, Galley not Kitchen
Thanks Will for reminding me
The boat I want
Which ONe LOL
You lost my interest when you called the Helm Station the "driving station."
crap