I don't own a trawler, but someday hope to. I dream about owning a Diesel Duck, later in life. I have enjoyed reading all of Georgs' lists for quite some time, and followed the NAR and have a copy of the DVD which I have watched a number of times. Linda and my extent of boating is limited to paddling our sea kayaks for now and an occasional ride in our 12' inflatable sport boat. In the past I have owned a couple of planning boats and came close to owning a 38' Marine Trader DC. I hope to, maybe in a few years, get a small downeast hardtop, so I can introduce Linda to the joys of boating, and to take our kayaks to new paddling places. I am looking forward to reading all your posts and I want to thank Georgs for all his wonderful work with these great resources. John Loos West Bridgewater Ma N1IFB