Frank wrote... We are thinking about a trailerable trawler. There were a few places on the loop we missed or want to return to. Has anyone had any experience with an Albin Family Cruiser 27 ft? It has a 9'8" beam and about 6000 lbs. I know it is too wide by most State Standards but I understand there are permits one can get. Dennis replies... We've put over 8,000 hours on Sadie B, our 1984 Albin Family Cruiser. Our model has a Peugeot based, Lehman marinzed 4 cylinder engine burning somewhere between 0.6 and 0.75 gallons per hour, depending on engine speed. Later models sported somewhat larger engines, up to as much as 150 horsepower. I suspect you would have a hard time finding a better combination of low expense and reasonable accommodations. Feel free to call me if you have any other questions. Dennis Dennis Bruckel, Cruising Editor Waterway Guide Albin 27 Sadie B website www.debruckel.com cell phone 407 414 0531