I have successfully worked with and recommend A.F. Theriault and Yachtsmith Int. for steel; ABD Aluminum and Kanter Yachts for aluminum hulls. For...
All of the Cape Horn trawlers were built in Canada, primarily at the A.F. Theriault yard in Meteghan River, N.S. CSB had never built any of the...
Lars -- As usual, you're correct. Lord's Warrior is 75 LOA and the owners did have some issues while their boat was under construction. The...
Thanks to each of you who have responded with emails and resumes. I forwarded them all to the owner and he is making his independent decision. I...
Glad to see more favorites - thanks! Guess I don't follow directions well - sorta skipped over the "off topic" - oh well, a one track mind I...
Since everyone reading this is using a computer, sure seems like there should be more favorites listed. I just discovered a site that has...
As AMG points out, they are solid, well built boats that are transatlantic capable. Obviously Loren offers words of wisdom and experience....
I assume you reference the "11 afloat" knowing that there were 13 built. I had sold one that was at the Orleans Yacht Club during Katrina and I...
I have only had 3 women clients who were sole owners and operators of 40'+ vessels. There are over 2600 currently licensed brokers in Florida....
Carl -- You never know where a thread will lead - from Portuguese flybridge to your being philosophical, humble, confessional, humorous, and...
Although I can't locate it, I recall a thread on chauvinism within the industry. No doubt, Teenna's photo is intriguing, but c'mon, there are a...
I sold a 2001 Cape Horn 65' trawler recently and the new owner is looking for delivery to Ft. Lauderdale.The yacht is currently docked in Bonaire,...
favorite websites My favorites seem more like refresher courses or show my practical, nonartsy side: http://www.xe.com/ucc/ - currency...
Fiberglass expense: last week a professional captain was hired to bring a high quality, well known fiberglass trawler from East Coast to...
The link below is for free medical books that you can download to a CD -- might be rather handy to have onboard: http://www.vnh.org/#Textbooks...
Whoops. Sorry I missed the connection; I read page 2 of the "Four-legged freak" and didn't realize this was the same species. It's hard beating...
Itsy Bitsy Spider... I can't remember which thread favored goofy looking boats, but this seemed like a good place to add this fine example:...
I can't speak for the "new" Cape Horn Yachts, but I have heard that they do not answer emails or return phone calls. Maybe a bit of history would...
Faster than the speed of a trawler -- uh, that was a low blow. Does seem quicker from my helm. Haven't been checking in since the boat show and...
Forum members were either very incognito or next time I need a lat-lon to find anyone. I bumped into Loren on my way to the northernmost...