How Chantyman Started the Trawler Craze
May 15, 2025
In the 1960s, the Chantyman design inspired the Grand Banks design and sent the trawler trend on its way
In the 1960s, the Chantyman design inspired the Grand Banks design and sent the trawler trend on its way
The first Fleming to arrive in the U.S. was a 50-footer, offloaded from a freighter in Long Beach, California, during November 1986.
These new, modern trawlers have traditional long-range performance, as well as updated style and panache
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Checking in with Helmsman founder Scott Helker amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fast, classic and pocket models make sure that to each, his own. It’s hard to believe now, but as recently as 50 years ago the
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Consider the many kinds of “trawlers” in today’s market Twenty-five years ago there was no question about what a cruising boat, or “trawler,” looked like.
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When a young boater saw two people in the water, he did what the pros teach never to do.
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The builder expands its line of Luxury Express cruisers with a new 39-footer.
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