What is a fast trawler?

For our purposes, let’s define a fast trawler as a semidisplacement vessel with true trawler origins, capable of climbing over its bow wave and making 16 to 20 knots. Compared to full-displacement boats, they draw less and weigh less but require more power to climb on plane.

How much does trawler cost?

Trawlers don’t exactly come cheap. Most of them retail for $500,000+. The Ranger Tugs R-23, however, was designed with the price-conscious boater in mind.

What is the most fuel efficient trawler?

The Beneteau 44′ Swift Trawler 50 (anything but “swift”) at its top cruising speed of 20 knots goes a half nautical mile per gallon (40 gph) while the triple IPS 50z at 35 knot cruise goes 3/4’s of a mile per gallon (48.5 gph).

How fast can a trawler go?

Their maximum speed is often no more than 10–12 knots (19–22 km/h), whereas semi-displacement hulls can attain 14–20 knots (26–37 km/h). Recreational trawlers need only a small engine; 80 hp (60 kW) can be adequate in a 42 ft (13 m) boat, which will use less than 25 hp (19 kW) to cruise.

How much fuel does a trawler use?

Even at $3 a gallon, boats that burn 20, 30 or more gallons an hour are just too expensive for most people to run. Even 10-gallons-an-hour seems like a waste to us. In contrast, our N37 burns a total of 2.2 gph when running at her cruising speed of 7.5 knots. That’s an incredible3.

Are trawlers good for open ocean?

The boat manufacturer has been around for more than four decades and has maintained its classic patented full-displacement hull design, making these trawlers one of the most stable vessels you’ll come across. This makes them perfect for ocean cruising, even in rough waters and sloppy weather conditions.

Which hull design is the most stable?

Generally, multihulls and deep-V hulls are considered the most stable hull designs in most situations. In practice, the most stable hull design depends on the specific conditions in which the boat will be used. With large waves, deep hulls tend to be better than multihulls.

How many miles per gallon does a trawler get?

4 nautical miles-per-gallon for a boat big enough for full-time liveaboards! Or, our GH37, which has the interior room of a Manhattan apartment , can cruise from Maine to Miami on a single tank of diesel fuel.