Owner Training

Bon Voyage on Sandy Hook

Another day in paradise…well, we think Florida qualifies for that title. We are ready for a two-day Trawler Training trip aboard Sandy Hook with Claudia and Ken of Phoenix, AZ and Christine Alhambra, Managing Editor of Passagemaker Magazine. Welcome aboard hors d’oeuvres and an air conditioned saloon are set for our afternoon arrivals. […]

Owner Training

Star Party Aboard Sandy Hook

What a pleasure and adventure working with this passionate couple during our Trawler Training cruise! We welcome John & Tricia aboard to a sumptuous steak dinner on the aft deck. This bright and eager couple have really done their homework and come ready to learn. During our first evening together we exchange more questions and answers than many seasoned sailors can fathom. […]

Maintenance

A Toast to Teamwork Or… Towed in by TowBoat US

Do you ever dream of Plan C? You know. Your third choice in an otherwise perfect plan? Plan A is the ideal & Plan B is our fall back option in case A doesn’t happen as you anticipate. Good old Plan C. Yup, that’s what I always dream of…But seriously, it definitely helps to have a few more letters of the alphabet handy when you are underway. […]

Seminars

Trawler Fest and PassageMaker University

Trawler Fest Fort Lauderdale is a terrific success. In years past, Trawler Fest was in Stuart Florida but needed a location with marina space to handle larger trawlers, both longer and deeper draft. Bahia Mar Marina and Hotel is a perfect choice. Being in the middle of the Venice of the Americas, Bahia Mar is easily accessed by the ICW, Atlantic Ocean, Fort Lauderdale International Airport or I-95. You don’t need a car, everything is nearby. The Atlantic Ocean and beach are across the street, restaurants and nightclubs are walking distance. […]

Testimonials

Dream Fever is feeling fine!

Ed & Nancy Hamilton are the proud owners of DREAM FEVER a 47ft DeFever and are currently on the trip of a lifetime. The Hamilton’s worked with us for a week or so when they first bought DREAM FEVER and are now experiencing the Looper lifestyle. Here’s a note from this happy couple: […]

Calendar of Events

PassageMaker University Building Cruising Confidence

Anacortes WA! New England! Baltimore MD! Fort Lauderdale FL!

We’ll help you fine tune your skills as a cruising couple at PassageMaker University wherever TrawlerFest is held. Then come see us at Trawler Fest at our booth and sign up for one of our presentations. We can help you learn more about the trawler life aboard our boat in Florida or your boat anywhere! […]