On Sep 10, 10:38?am, HK wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
Despite the "floating RV" descriptions and critical observations of being
"slow barges", I can now report, after using a 36 Grand Banks Classic for
the season that these boats (and likely other similar trawler type boats)
have a very definite and distinctive characteristic that cannot be matched
by many other boats.

Is it the slow, but relaxed cruising? Enjoyable, but not the major
issue.

Is it the challenge and reward of mastering the unique handling requirements
of a single screw, underpowered propulsion system on a relatively heavy
boat? Indeed, rewarding, but not the most important.

Is it the fuel efficiency? Not really.

Is it the fact that you can enjoy being on the water in all types of weather
.... fair or foul ...?
An advantage, but not the most important.

I should have realized it when Mrs. E. fell in love with it. Mrs. E. knows
horses, but she doesn't know an I/O from a V drive, nor a keel from a bow
thruster, but now I realize what the most important factor is:

The damn boat is a chick magnet.

No kidding ....

For some reason women go nuts over the "Popeye" look of a classic GB.
I can't recall the number of times this summer that couples, led by the
wives or girlfriends, have walked out on the docks, just so "she" can get a
closer look at the boat. I know it's not me ... I am too old and ugly to
get even a second glance .... but the stupid boat draws 'em like honey.

HK .... you should reconsider your opinion .. :-)

Eisboch

I never said the smaller, "classic" GB trawlers weren't good-looking
boats. The "tug" look trawlers from American Tug and a couple of others
also seem to draw dockside attention.

Ever since we got our 36 Sundowner out of the paint shop last year we
have had a steady stream of people, almost everywhere we go, asking
about the boat. People walk up and take photos. It's fun, but can get
tedious. Once in awhile people almost assume an invitation to come
aboard and look around...that's over the line, IMO.



What are you going to do with the women who come by for a closer look
when they have their significant others in tow?

Take advantage of the opportunity to look at a nicely turned out hull.
I guess you could call it "tit for tat". :-)