***Camano Troll 31***

So, its been a while since our last post and some of you may be wondering if we still intend on making this "loop lifestyle" a reality.   

Well we are.   

And Brian found a boat that is looking like THE ONE .  

Its called a Camano Troll 31 (and I've just learned I'm already pronouncing it wrong) and we plan to look for some on the East Coast.     It seems to meet all the requirements that we both have.  

Here are some photos from several Camanos we like.

It reminds us alot of the Betty L

The flybridge from Brians list plus space forward for bikes

Flybridge steering

a safe place for my dink

WINDOWS !! Like Delphie

Galley -- very accessible

Drop down for guests

It may not be Delphie's deck and swim platform but it works

a head across from the galley (not in the forward)

Steering station inside

Transom Door

A good article in Passagemaker HERE 

34' Monterey Clipper Trawler, 1985, Single Engine in Port Orchard, WA

Brian found another perfect boat - so beautiful!!!  And on the West Coast!!!!!  So much character!

So much character

Not like all the trawlers we see

Vberth

Huge head

Teak & Holly !!!

And has a trailer !

And as if the weekend couldn't get better ..... a boat

The one at the dock at Riverboat has a beautiful fully canvassed stern

So, the Willard Nomad moves into position #1

AND she's made on the west coast!!!

WINDOWS WINDOWS WINDOWS !!

The magic of autumn

I just had to post after this past weekend.  But  Shush  don't tell anyone how relaxing it is in November (Right Bonnie)

Just magical !!!

TWO Albins listed and a NEW BOAT

Brian hadn't found many boats lately so we were so surprised to fine TWO Albins for sale (in New England of course, but we are used to that now)  The first in Mattapoisett for $26,500.  No canvas enclosure, and alot of woodwork needed but still very exciting to find.

The next one we found (in Rhode Island) was $19,900 and had Everything - what a beauty!!!!!

Canvas already done, hard dink, 

AND THEN A NEW BOAT - well, new to me, Brian said it was on his original short list but they are harder to find than the Albins - figures I would love it. $24,500

The 29' Prairie Fly Bridge Trawler 

Way more room down below.  The same engine as Snow Goose had.  We will have to keep looking!