On Tue, 06 Jan 2004 16:49:21 +0000, QLW wrote:

We are looking for a reasonably comfortable, displacement hull, trailerable
"cruiser". Sail or power...which ever seems best.


Although I'm a sailor at heart, I find trailerable sailboats kind of an
oxymoron. You might find what you need (esp. if you're willing to forget about
sailing and run the sailboat as a powerboat), but you might want to check out
the Nimble Nomad: 25ft long, uses an outboard in a well for power. The website
is supposed to be www.nimbleboat.com but that doesn't seem to work (are they
still in business?) There's a pic of one at:

http://www.cbmmag.net/resources/trawler_03/

There are also many plans for "mini-trawlers" (like:
http://www.boatplans-online.com/prod....php?prod=MT24 ) - donno if you want to buy
someone else's "project" though...

I'm also a Keen Fan of the diesel inboard, but as Chuck says, you won't find
a diesel trawler for $15K.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36