2024年4月22日 · Creating a detailed conversion plan will help you outline the necessary modifications needed to turn your sailboat into a trawler. Consider aspects such as design elements, equipment upgrades, and budget constraints to ensure a …

2024年5月2日 · Converting a sailboat into a trawler is an exciting journey that requires careful planning and execution. From assessing the initial condition of the sailboat to conducting sea trials, each step plays a crucial role in the successful transformation process.

2022年3月10日 · Making the switch from a sailboat to a trawler may be the best option to allows cruising sailors to stay in boating for many years to come. Let’s look at why this is so in more detail. A Great Fit for Aging Couples and Comfortable.

2021年10月2日 · What is it that you would like to accomplish with the “conversion”? If a “trawler” is a seaworthy boat that travels efficiently at hull speed, you likely already have that with the addition of a stabilizing sail and some get-home back up. Are you thinking about just keeping the hull and rebuilding cabin to create an indoor helm?

2020年6月29日 · I think that if you can get a small (say between 20' - 25') sailboat (preferably with a drop keel, and a transom hung rudder) for a give away price (or for free), then you could do a neat conversion on her. Taking a Cal 25 for example - ok, she has a fixed keel, but she has a large companionway hatch.

2021年9月17日 · converting my small sailboat to a Trawler. Into a boat designed to trawl a fishing net? Or do you mean removing the mast and rigging, then powering the boat by electric or fossil fuel.

2017年7月24日 · Infamous looper “Capt John” is an advocate of using a sailboat, mast removed, for the most comfortable and economical way to see the loop. I’d still want a bit of a steadying sail tho... He has a very good site!

2013年8月11日 · This site tells what we did and how we are doing it - conversion costs, cruising costs, anchorages and lots more. We know how difficult it is to get information about converting a trawler, cruising long distance in a motor boat and where to travel (by boat) in South East Asia

Starting it's life as a famed Sea of Cortez Shrimper, MV Albatross has been converted into a steel expedition trawler ready for Live-a-Board adventures. The 5 staterooms provide plenty of space to take your family and friends or charter guests out for an extended stay on the water.

Beautiful and economical cruiser. Conversion cost $12M. Very motivated seller. Originally built in 1962 as a North Sea research vessel, she underwent a complete rebuild and refit from 1998-2000. The refit was massive and reported costs exceeded 12 million dollars.