Trawler Forum

I’m working through a long cabin cleaning list. Close to the top of the list is cleaning the leather settee cushions (are they leather or vinyl?). They are filthy and mild cleaners do not seem to pick up much dirt. They also seem to be a little sticky - it might be years of accumulated salt since the boat loved in a brackish environment before we brought her to her freshwater ho...

I have two 100w solar panels, I don’t expect um do handle a large portion of charging my AGM house batteries. They do keep up with running the fridge, freezer and Starlink during the middle of the day.

Looking at my BMV I rarely ever see 90 to 100 watts of power comming out of them, pretty much between 55 to 75 watts. Just wondering if this is normal or if the panel...

Saw this advertised, have no idea how well it works or how robust it is. Anybody tried one yet? Says it works with radar and can send nemo 2000 and also work with existing gauges...

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Hello all, I've been lurking her for awhile but finally ready to register and I don't think I can contribute much since I am new to boating but over time maybe that will change.

My first question out of the box is, what size trawler could someone fairly new to trawlers be able to operate single handedly once they get some (limited) experience? (I am not looking to l...

Looking to purchase a Grand Banks 42 Classic, 1991 or newer, 5000 engine hours or less, located in the greater Puget Sound (PNW) region. Good to Very Good overall condition is important; normal wear is acceptable. Fuel tank integrity is of paramount concern.
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