The Dawn of a New Era

Sometimes, what starts out commercially driven shifts its primary orientation to recreational and leisure. Traditionally, pleasure cruise industry has not focused on producing the largest and the newest vessels. The first pleasure cruise vessels relied mainly on the use of sails. Later, the diesel engine took over, providing yacht owners with a faster way to travel without being subject to the wind currents of the ocean.

It was during the 50s and 60s that trawlers began to transition from a primarily commercial vessel to that of a cruising yacht, primarily since the style of vessel appealed to those wanting luxury and the yachting experience without the crew or maintenance demanded of the larger boats offered during that time.

Modern Trawlers

Older trawlers do not provide the same ride quality as the yachts on the market today. Advancements in engineering and technology, as well as integrating lighter materials has given stability and speed to the design.  When ridding across the water in a trawler, you can expect to travel at around 7 to 9 knots with a max of around 10 knots. Some semi-displacement trawlers can reach speeds of 20 knots, but generally, the trawler is known for a slower paced travel experience. Consequently, the outboard configuration and HP will determine the top speed on the trawler.

Home Sweet Home

Trawler boats offer exceptional onboard living without compromise. Many owners not only take their trawlers out for an extended excursion, but have enjoyed full time living on the vessels as well. Layouts provide an interior that is larger than the average cabin boat. Non-cramped staterooms and headroom allow even the tallest owner comfort throughout the vessel. The boats also feature the capacity to house full-size furnishings throughout the galley such as refrigerators, stoves, and cabinet space that can hold all the necessities for even the most finicky of chefs.

Brands That Have Trawler Boats for Sale

Not all brands offer the trawler, but more and more manufacturers are discovering that this style of boats appeals to a broad range of buyers. There are many different manufacturers to choose from, but here are some of the most popular brands.

• Grand Banks Yachts
• Hampton Yacht Group
• Jack Sarin
• Jefferson
• Kanter
• Krogen
• Marlow
• Nordhavn
• Nordic Tugs
• Ocean Alexander
• Outer Reef
• Oviatt Marine
• Real Ships Expedition
• Sabreline
• Selene

If you are looking for a pre-owned trawler, the base price averages between 100k-300k depending upon the LOA, packaging, year, and inboard motor configurations.

We Have the Trawler Boats for Sale You Want

Looking for the average, everyday boat can sometimes be easy with the standard online classified sites, but if your needs are more exclusive and you happen to be in search of a particular style of vessel such as trawler boats for sale, you might find the limited inventory of these sites a bit hard to take. What you need is an online classified site that allows you to browse an endless stream of available boats in all styles. The standard online boat classified sites might limit your ability to find your perfect trawler boat for sale, but Vessel Vendor will not.

We are not the typical online boat classified site and we have grown to become the number one site in Florida due to our commitment to our buyers and our sellers. Our sellers come back to us for all their boat selling needs because Vessel Vendor offers them the chance to see more of their potential profits with the cheapest seller fees of any other site. We also have an easy to follow self-posting format, so the seller is never confused about how to post their vessels. Our inventory is always being updated and our buyers also enjoy a wealth of information from our constant stream of articles on all subjects related to the boating industry. Visit Vessel Vendor online today and see what other sites strive to become.

If you are interested in buying trawler boats for sale, or you are in need to sell your trawler boat, Vessel Vendor can help! Vessel Vendor helps make boat sales easy by connecting boat sellers with qualified boat buyers. Complete a listing to sell your boat online or shop boats for sale here.