Am looking for recommendations for a pre-purchase survey, preferably a surveyor knowledgable in steel yachts. Thanks! Judy
I was referring to Salty Dawg. In reference to another thread, I sold the owners (sellers) a Great Harbour 37 for a live-aboard winter home on the...
I have sold 2 Great Harbour 37s and a GH 47. These trawlers are also great for live-aboard and offer a lot of space and comforts for their size. I...
"... the mention of cruising to Abacos does give me hesitation with most 50' trawler styles, except maybe Nordhaven." I can name a dozen...
Draft: 4'6"
I have been on several and have sea trialed and surveyed a 55 for a client purchase. Lots of room, great live-aboard, but mega-windage. Sea...
"...the very last boat we chanced upon was a Pilgrim tug named "Salty Dawg." As soon as we came on board, it was quite obvious that this Pilgrim...
The 54 at Marina Bay is privately owned and is not the Dealer Demo that was at FLIBS last year and returning again this year. Judy
Maybe this Lazarra wasn't all that it was cracked up to be. Might have had excessive blow by or likely the engines weren't so naturally aspirated....
I recommend activecaptain
I have been a fan of this outstanding yacht for many years. Glad to hear of your recent cruising. Thanks for posting. Judy
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Yes, but... If the broker has one of his/her Central Listings that is appropriate, then the broker will make a 10% commission, so why should the...
I'm not sure I understand why owner vs operator is a relevant distinction. Please explain. Le Trawler by Garcia presented a well designed, well...
I'm not sure maintenance on well built aluminum yachts these days with the advancement of coating and insulation technologyis the same as on older...
Much good advice given. A few additional comments: The "standard" contracts are ones used by professional brokers who are members of yachting...
Excellent article. My only negative comment is that I am sorry Bill picked CSB for the yard to highlight. I gave a pros & cons presentation at...
Just read an article about an Italian mothership in the Med that was seized for smuggling Syrians escaping their civil war. The fishing boat...
Interesting that these two ships in the Med conincide with the timing of the Cannes Boat Show - maybe it should be renamed Cannabis Boat Show :D
Holy smokes! Gives new meaning to the "High Seas." From Marine Log News: "Another cargo of cannabis goes up in smoke September 12,...