You'll Be SHOCKED by This DIRT CHEAP & IMMACULATE Steel Trawler [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

If you are considering The Great American Loop, this boat will interest you for several reasons. First, she’s economical….1.5 -2 gal/hour at 7-8 knots. New Westerbeke 7.5KW generator
Second, she’s very safe. When you run aground, (and you will !) the steel keel has a 1 inch shoe to protect you, plus the prop is enclosed in the deep draft of the center keel.
This is a ‘character boat’ inside and out. The Douglas fir interior has the craftsmanship of a master finish carpenter. Arched beams. Beautiful cabinets. Meanwhile the exterior signals Classic due to a sheer that comes out of working boats of 100 yrs ago.
So, she’s economical, safe, salty, and affordable. She was custom-built and completed in 2013 in Duluth MN, and then did the loop. For the past several yrs she has be cruising the Gulf and currently moored in Longboat Key near Sarasota. The owners are seriously considering another “liveaboard” and must sell the current boat to afford the next purchase. The original build cost was $330,000 (documented in Passage Maker), and available for half that cost. Great value for a reasonable price.
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Asking Price: US $159,900
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[@MarcGoudreau]

I've watched several of your videos and this Trawler is definitely the best pick of the lot. A steel hulled craft this well built and cared for is rare for the price they're asking.

[@OldWon991]

It’s nice to see a well designed boat that’s easy to maintain but most importantly fit for purpose

[@tjm5492]

What a classic beauty. Perfect for a liveaboard or either version of The Loop. Vid was very nicely done...kudos.

[@terrydouglas2777]

What a cute little bargain of a boat. Perfect for a older couple who is ready to live on the water and enjoy life.

[@paulolson5956]

Wow! I saw this trawler out in Sarasota Bay, absolutely stunning.

[@mrtelechi]

Probably one of my favorites. Love it, great review.

[@davidhowell6600]

Wow, what a beautiful craft!!

[@bos6782]

Great looking boat to do the Loop. Thx for the tour. Good price point.

[@MP-qn1jw]

Holy moly!! I love it!! Thanks for the video!!

[@anthonybasiliere9366]

Love this well built little trawler. I’m sure it’s sold by now.

[@fredread9216]

Now that’s a nice one. Looks beautiful. And as all metal boats all fitting should be welded. Bolting the deck fittings on a metal boat is as oxymoron. That Perkins is an excellent engine. Will go easily for 15-25000 hrs treated well. I’ve had them do it!

[@svechappe6075]

Lovely craftsmanship, looks like a great Looper boat. Noticed that they used an Atlantic Towers tower-in-a-box arch to support the aft end of the hard bimini. Pretty clever. Looks like a similar sized Back Cove downeaster is docked next door. By comparison, that of the same vintage would sell for around $750K, so you're right, this one is a relative bargain.

[@janicesullivan8942]

Very nice, well kept, bright.

[@rodsalvage7121]

What a lovely boat. It has such a comfortable look and feel about it. It’s just asking for an appreciative owner.

[@anthonybasiliere9366]

This is exactly what I want in a couple of years. It’s absolutely perfect for my needs. This is a boat that you could operate for several years and sell for 90 % of what you paid. Extremely economical!

[@billherman7294]

Stunning liveaboard

[@geoeneas]

It would be a nice lil on water condo for weekend getaways. I'd love this for the Bahamas.

[@mikeschultz819]

Thanks for the great video

[@brucenewman6577]

I was First LT on a WWII LST from 1959-61. When I saw the beautiful white paint--and especially the safety rails, I had a flashback to the hours of watching my crew chip and red lead and paint. The white is so nautical and beautiful, but what a project to keep a white steel hull and fittings un rusty. It's very unique and the interior is beautiful. I was looking for a ladder from the flybridge to the salon, but no. Not fun in weather. That said, if I were a cruiser-----------------yum.

[@johnmagill7714]

LT you surely would have to work on it constantly. But what a joy of a job to do.

[@rickphillips7257]

The paint issue is to be thought over for sure ! I think a good Epoxy based (white) primer and an Epoxy based glossy WHITE paint with Blue and Red accent stripes on everything !

[@fmh357]

Beautiful boat.

[@waderogers]

For the money, that is a good buy! One thing I didn't notice is whether it has A/C or not? One would think that would be important in a place like Florida. That said, this would be a great boat for the Pacific NW. Steel hulls are the thing to have if you're going to do the Inside Passage or the Puget Sound area where there are logs in the water, or in the case of the Inside Passage where I live, there are glaciers you can visit but there are small ice bergs in the water.

[@guyazbell7844]

Very nice and good value great deal!!

[@youdontwanttoknow5203]

That's an awesome price - and for a steel hulled boat...WOW.

[@rickrave2373]

What is the price? How do I get in touch with the seller?.

[@TheSighphiguy]

"when you run aground,...and you will"! lol. i would LOVE this boat!

[@henrycarlson7514]

Interesting , Thank You .

[@thebuonocore9818]

Why did I not see this video earlier! What a piece I would of bought it in a heart beat.

[@the-chillian]

I'm in California looking for a liveabord, and this looks like such a great deal that I'm starting to think about the Panama Canal...

[@jackstephens1450]

$2000.00 bucks or close...

[@jameshamilton6096]

Stunning

[@obsidianjane4413]

@3:28 "Probably going to be most people's favorite part of the boat" Not when its rolling... lol.

[@kimhorton6109]

It looks to me like a small version of those ferry’s that run around the islands around Vancouver delivering mail and people. Nice.

[@CPcamaro]

Great looking boat, looks like a classic but modern buiilt.

[@genefogarty5395]

If I actually travelled, I'd love that beast. I got lucky and found a 46' Silverton aft cabin for a song and for summers on the lake, it's awesome. Definitely not in the caliber of this vessel. But she's a good home on the water. I grew up on the salt and all I miss is the smell, lol!!

[@tvormwald]

I wish I could afford this trawler... looks like a beautiful ship!

[@rpaasse6453]

No, she's ugly. The flybridge is totaly wrong for the line of the ship. That said, sometimes ugly is beauty, and for this money this ship is gorgeous.

[@tonyrhoton6613]

Wanna go half on it i keep it 11 months u get 1

[@rawdio.docdar5715]

Very nice boat. 😊

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Very nice!

[@TheNielskau]

One thing though - shame about the cabin layout. It really is a couples boat since the spare beds/bunks can’t be closed off from the galley.

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

LIKE THESE KIND OF BOATS

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Steele Hull, very nice boat, would like to see the outside updated some...

[@marycollins1631]

Let's do the loop! Love Love Love

[@costasl1282]

Want to?

[@bluetickfreddy101]

very nice thx

[@treywest268]

That anchor needs a good 30 feet of chain at a minimum. Beautiful boat though! Great video too!

[@rodsalvage7121]

Also a first class commentary and filming.

[@charlievandevord6613]

did I miss something, whats the draft and how much fuel does she carry?

[@davidoverton2432]

For the ammo can organizer one in the car would be great one can first aid one can emergency blankets and small tarps one for a fire kit and one for emergency food and snacks

[@Michael-mo7tc]

Thx Key West mike

[@RegularGuy76]

Rocking the Costco Puma socks....

[@jackstmartin8269]

Curious about the fuel tankage/range....

[@carlwestfall2006]

Good video, better with more info

[@clifbradley]

Unfortunately aimstill can't afford it..but it would be a great boat for here in Pinellas to take to the Keys and then maybe the Bahamas.

[@Finnmarken91]

I love fishing trawlers, most likely these or a nordic tug are what I would go with. Nothing fancy but can still be a nice outing yacht and workhorse when needed. This one regardless of price is quite unique. Colors seem quite dated and more set in 70s-80s style. Took me twice to realize she was built in 2013! Also for that price the engines better have low hours and the hull better be in great shape. Alot of abuse can happen from 10 years. Would definitely look for better values out there than this one. Plus I live in the Great Lakes so most likely this hasn't seen fresh water.

[@bertharris9748]

Engine singular

[@user-dg5nj7zl2u]

Is this vessel still for sale ? American Yachts has way too many boats for sale to find this one on your website . Thanks

[@Chris-zo5ze]

Did they happen to give you the tankage capacities?

[@tj7870]

I'll take it!

[@kevinh.w.crabbe8748]

That is a beautiful boat well kept with my owning Sunday. Am I retirement days?

[@mauricelevor213]

Is the boat still for sale? What is the asking price?

[@gmcjetpilot]

WOW that boat was loved. Single engine this is not off shore. I would love to know specs, speed, fuel burn, range. Steel hull. Nice.

[@williamgibb5557]

At the video end, was the specs and other good info.

[@JohnEBurns]

AGAIN is this Boat been Sold & Still For Sale. Really do want to know please? Soonest as Possiblest, Thx

[@robertfreeman2322]

Solid boat but kinda not what I was expecting for the interior. ICW cruiser made of steel? don't have to worry about hitting logs! I didn't see any blown closed cell foam in the engine space. I'd be wary of a steel boat of this age without proper interior hull insulation. Condensation will rust a beautiful looking steel boat from the inside out.

[@Davidcallard]

Good point. I wonder if running a dehumidifier or two 24/7 down below would help?

[@edleonard4183]

​@@Davidcallard a green ceramic primer that will permanently prevent corrosion and mold. Plus it is fire resistant to 1000 degrees f. It bonds to steel. Used by Chevron and BP. Made in NC. I play golf with the owner and founder

[@Davidcallard]

@edleonard4183 what is this miracle paint called? FYI, I'm writing this from my home in Brisbane, Australia.

[@robbiefrank9127]

You never mentioned the draft,weight or bridge clearance.

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

​@@edleonard4183yeah what's it called?

[@rebaterun662]

Love your videos. Big fan. Any idea how much to ship to Southern California?

[@MarioMartinez-mt9fo]

How many gallons of fuel it can carry and how many tanks it have? AC and heater? Fuel range on full tank?

[@icannevergetthistowork]

No mention of heating and cooling, unless I missed it.

[@bachageo1]

Hi, nice boat... where is it, and has it been sold? Thank you

[@randyscott3386]

Super Looper !

[@Joe_1sr9]

Great tour great boat - loads of scope for upgrades. I want it.

[@piepawrench]

Any idea on how many gallons the fuel tank holds?

[@joshreagan1487]

A lot of boat for the money, usually when you purchase these boats, you need to spend $50+ on updating and maintenance to make it more safe and usable. If I had to guess you probably wouldn’t need to do that on this. Even a Carver 10 years older of the same size would be twice the price. Only negatives are only one engine, I don’t know anyone with two engines who hasn’t lost the use of one of them at some point. Maybe worth adding an outboard get-home. Also electronic instruments now 10 years old with heavy icw use and they won’t be cheap to replace probably in the region of $15 to $20 K if you have it done professionally, maybe less if you can keep the old radar.

[@miguelaguas8699]

Please included asking price upfront in video. I often watch on TV and description is not available.

[@lil_1443]

What is the draft? Would zinc plating be used on a craft like this?

[@hollywoodmcadams5604]

Wish I had funds to realize a dream like this boat, or most anything seaworthy and comfortable. Dad was a commercial fisherman, I love the water….

[@Jzay67]

You never know, sometimes dreams can come true.

[@geoffnavolt1970]

You can buy a rc boat that you can afford

[@vincenthooper7588]

Where is the oven and grill and how many hob burners are there, and are they gas or electric?

[@williamjilimin8874]

If not burden ..where is this place??.. God Bless

[@jung-wenlee5640]

Is available for shipping overseas ? Taiwan specifically

[@landontakeamericaback2106]

Myself Love the vessel am well learned on a single screw vessel, but I think for many would be a tough buy.

[@geoeneas]

It would need bow and stern thrusters.

[@brokerhc]

Great looking small trawler. It is a pity is only single engine and there is no room to make it twin engine and add more tankage.

[@wilsonevans6760]

The worlds Commerical fishing fleet is for the most part powered by a single engine, fear not my friend, one motor will get you there and back..

[@scoutandscooter]

I'm a sailor, but this Nice!!

[@oldmanrock7542]

We have had several boats in salt water. They were high maintenance. I can't imagine keeping up with steel.

[@kevinhoffman8214]

if it is bonded correctly and galvenonic insulated it should not be and issue

[@oldmanrock7542]

@@kevinhoffman8214 You are talking about electrolysis, I'm talking salt.

[@kevinhoffman8214]

@@oldmanrock7542 my apologies

[@keithreutter4253]

Beautiful boat but there is 1 problem a lot of boat insurance companies don't want to insure a steel haul boat after so many years old because of rusting from inside out. And possibly more chance of sinking. Aluminum or fiberglass is easy to get insurance for a long time

[@kenmcclow8963]

I didn't see any doors on any cabins, or the head unless there was a pocket door. That kinda limits it to a single, couple, or a couple with small children that don't need privacy. It's a nice boat for sure, but it has a lot of space that could be used better for occasional guests. I looked on the website and didn't see any bow thruster which would be great for a loop boat. I didn't see any info about draft, or air draft, or fuel and water tankage. The listing on the website is missing some important information. Since the owner previously did the Loop, at least we know it can make it through the shallow spots and low bridges.

[@keithmyers1454]

No doors, would be a great boat for Joe Biden and family

[@rob379lqz]

Very nice! Delivery cost to Kansas?

[@lutomson3496]

dont know if that is an ocean going rig though, more of a coastal cruiser close to shore

[@burkepete110]

how 'bout touring shaft packings and sacrificial zincs

[@jimmyjames2903]

I wonder how much they'll take for it nice boat I know they said half but they really want to sell it I wonder how much did it take for it cash😮🎉

[@antwerks1]

i like it

[@juliedixon7370]

Do you still have this boat for sale?

[@railrider1422]

What yr? How long is boat?

[@Stubones999]

safe would be if it had a toe rail... you can easily go under than rail and into the drink in rough weather. Why is the Air Draft left off the dimensions?

[@onthegowithgreggsavage]

Is this boat still for sale and how do we contact the broker?

[@banjonichols3063]

How much fuel does she hold along with water?

[@SteveCockneyRebel]

Critical question right here

[@stevefarms7494]

There's a phone number that every one can call and they will answer every one questions about the boat

[@tonyrhoton6613]

Still no answer but I no its 2 dam much its a real hog.

[@ammoalamo6485]

There are a number of smart caveats in the comments. I didn't get far enough down to see if this was mentioned: that ladder to the upper deck is a concern. For young adults with good knees and strong arms and a good sense of balance it is 'just OK.' But for children, older adults, or anyone who has had two or more stiff drinks it looks like a genuine safety hazard. One slip and you could end up cracking your spine against a hard rail at the stern. And you know the showy types or the drinking types will be launching themselves off that top deck; I just hope they clear the structures below. Also, am I the only person who thinks this boat is cramped for a 44-footer? There are unusual things about the layout that the original owners must have loved but that seem awkward to me. My final nit picking is about the lack of toe-rails to brace your feet against in a blow. To me this is more of a lake houseboat than a touring boat, especially with its single small engine.

[@jamesmeece2584]

What's the length and the width

[@TheNielskau]

First 😅. Interesting / unique little ship 🚢

[@frankrice5364]

What is the draft on it

[@stephenjordan8712]

Did it ever sell?

[@scottoneil2654]

Where is this boat,is she new?

[@paulmurray3837]

Looks like the engine room takes up more volume than the main cabin.

[@Traderjoepcx]

How many hours on that engine?

[@darrenedmonds1163]

When does a trawler become a yacht?

[@lynncor998]

Say asking price in description please

[@ralphurrutia4011]

is she still available ?

[@danielrivera6341]

Endurance?

[@user-fe1zb3iz8f]

160K IS A EXCELLENT PRICE