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The ABC’s of Trawler Buying

Hear ye Hear ye! Read all about it! “The Buyer’s Bible”This book was written by Captain Bob & Captain Fred of Trawler School Charters for those folks who are interested in Trawlers in general, or are ready to buy a Trawler now or sometime in the future. This is the only Trawler book written on this subject.

Our book will really be of tremendous importance. We included all types of new information that will bring you step-by-step relating to all subjects from beginning to end on the correct procedure on how to choose & buy your trawler. This book should be your very first step to help assist you in making an intelligent and informed decision in today’s Trawler buying market.

If you like to order our Trawler book go to www.trawlerschoolcharters.com $25.00 includes Shipping and handling

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 What is a Trawler?

Chapter 2 Advantages of Owning A Trawler

Chapter 3 Displacement Hull & Semi Displacement Hull

Chapter 4 Four Trawler Hull Styles

  • Trunk Style
  • Sundeck Model
  • Sedan Model
  • Passagemaker (Trans Oceanic Trawlers)

Chapter 5 Trawler Size

Chapter 6 Accommodations and Layouts

  • Salons
  • Galley Up/Down
  • Stateroom Master/ Guest
  • Heads
  • Engine Room

Chapter 7 Engines

  • Engine Choices

Chapter 8 Used Trawler Market

Chapter 9 Finding the Right Brokerage


Chapter 10 Personal Trawler Survey


Chapter 11 200 Trawlers for Sale (sample list)


Chapter 12 Sales Contract

  1. (a) Acceptance Letter
  2. (b) Rejection Letter

Chapter 13 Documentation and Closing

Chapter 14 Marine Hull Survey & Surveyors


Chapter 15 Marine Financing


Chapter 16 Marine Insurance


Chapter 17 Questions & Answers