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GHNutley@aol.com

Fri, Nov 7, 2003 10:18 AM

OK, so I am in the final stages of preparing to do the Great Loop. I am
looking for a trawler. I go to Yachtworld.com and type in my criteria.
Basically, a boat between 35'-40' (I am doing it single-handed), relatively new (1995
or newer, and I have been "burnt" by old boats in the past), and no more than
$200,000. Seems like a reasonable request .. right? The computer "boops and
bops" and finally the selections appear. What appears is basically all
Mainship 390's and a few Heritage 36'. Sure others appear, but a poor selection at
best. Are there no manufacturers out there that cater to this market, and
criteria, other than Mainship and Heritage?

If I change the criteria to Motoryacht, rather than Trawler, hundreds of
Carvers, Bayliners, Sea Rays, etc. appear. I am leaning toward the Mainship line.
I will support a manufacturer that has consumers like me in mind. Any
comments, suggestions?

OK, so I am in the final stages of preparing to do the Great Loop. I am looking for a trawler. I go to Yachtworld.com and type in my criteria. Basically, a boat between 35'-40' (I am doing it single-handed), relatively new (1995 or newer, and I have been "burnt" by old boats in the past), and no more than $200,000. Seems like a reasonable request .. right? The computer "boops and bops" and finally the selections appear. What appears is basically all Mainship 390's and a few Heritage 36'. Sure others appear, but a poor selection at best. Are there no manufacturers out there that cater to this market, and criteria, other than Mainship and Heritage? If I change the criteria to Motoryacht, rather than Trawler, hundreds of Carvers, Bayliners, Sea Rays, etc. appear. I am leaning toward the Mainship line. I will support a manufacturer that has consumers like me in mind. Any comments, suggestions?

BC

Bill Cooke

Fri, Nov 7, 2003 2:36 PM

I suppose it means that $200K doesn't move a lot of folks to sell their 7-8
year old 36-40 foot trawler except those with Mainships.

If I had a $200,000 budget, and don't get me wrong, ours was half that; I'd
look at http://www.boatbusinessgroup.com/35novatrawler.html

Just my take. No connection.

Bill

I suppose it means that $200K doesn't move a lot of folks to sell their 7-8 year old 36-40 foot trawler except those with Mainships. If I had a $200,000 budget, and don't get me wrong, ours was half that; I'd look at http://www.boatbusinessgroup.com/35novatrawler.html Just my take. No connection. Bill

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Ron Rogers

Fri, Nov 7, 2003 8:29 PM

IMHO Nova's option prices are outlandish with a few exceptions. The boat is
nicely finished, but has an ugly profile. To each is own. Although slightly
more expensive, new, I think the Monk 36 from Nova Scotia is better.

Ron Rogers

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Cooke" cooke_w@bellsouth.net

| If I had a $200,000 budget, and don't get me wrong, ours was half that;
I'd
| look at http://www.boatbusinessgroup.com/35novatrawler.html

IMHO Nova's option prices are outlandish with a few exceptions. The boat is nicely finished, but has an ugly profile. To each is own. Although slightly more expensive, new, I think the Monk 36 from Nova Scotia is better. Ron Rogers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Cooke" <cooke_w@bellsouth.net> | If I had a $200,000 budget, and don't get me wrong, ours was half that; I'd | look at http://www.boatbusinessgroup.com/35novatrawler.html

BC

Bill Cooke

Fri, Nov 7, 2003 10:33 PM

Ron,
As they say one man's stone is another man's diamond. I guess I tend to look
at what I consider a more functional product for my use rather than the
artistic beauty of same. To me a simple piece of equipment that works is a
thing of beauty.
I've nothing against the Monk except I prefer a low profile vessel because
of windage and have no use for a flying bridge. I'd much rather have an
enclosed pilothouse and that limits my selections considerably.
As for option prices, buyers always have the choice of having a third party
furnish and/or install or DIY. I believe BBG is not a lot different from
others in that its obvious that they'd rather not fool with some options.

Just the way I see it. Other's mileage will vary I'm sure.

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Rogers" rcrogers6@comcast.net
To: "Bill Cooke" cooke_w@bellsouth.net; "Greatloop TrawlerWorld"
Trawler-world-great-loop@lists.samurai.com; GHNutley@aol.com
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 2:29 PM
Subject: TWGL: Re: Re: Where have all the trawlers gone?

IMHO Nova's option prices are outlandish with a few exceptions. The boat

is

nicely finished, but has an ugly profile. To each is own. Although

slightly

more expensive, new, I think the Monk 36 from Nova Scotia is better.

Ron Rogers

Ron, As they say one man's stone is another man's diamond. I guess I tend to look at what I consider a more functional product for my use rather than the artistic beauty of same. To me a simple piece of equipment that works is a thing of beauty. I've nothing against the Monk except I prefer a low profile vessel because of windage and have no use for a flying bridge. I'd much rather have an enclosed pilothouse and that limits my selections considerably. As for option prices, buyers always have the choice of having a third party furnish and/or install or DIY. I believe BBG is not a lot different from others in that its obvious that they'd rather not fool with some options. Just the way I see it. Other's mileage will vary I'm sure. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Rogers" <rcrogers6@comcast.net> To: "Bill Cooke" <cooke_w@bellsouth.net>; "Greatloop TrawlerWorld" <Trawler-world-great-loop@lists.samurai.com>; <GHNutley@aol.com> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 2:29 PM Subject: TWGL: Re: Re: Where have all the trawlers gone? > IMHO Nova's option prices are outlandish with a few exceptions. The boat is > nicely finished, but has an ugly profile. To each is own. Although slightly > more expensive, new, I think the Monk 36 from Nova Scotia is better. > > Ron Rogers >

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