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
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
There are many ways to define “fast trawler,” and there are many builders that have taken to using the label. For our purposes, let’s define
Don’t be fooled by their appearance. Trawlers often sport a traditional look, but they’re also packed with the latest technologies and designed to make cruising
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.
Trawlers from the other side of the Atlantic are finding American fans Having been involved in the trawler market since the grand days of the
You have questions? We have the answers. By the Editor-in-Chief of PassageMaker magazine Q: Why are people attracted to distance cruising under power? A: Many
Today’s models are faster, more luxurious and technologically advanced, but can they be called ‘trawlers’? The sun was just rising as we spotted the R
As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.
A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.
Siren Marine remote monitoring and control technology puts your boat’s vital systems, security and location right at your fingertips.
The largest boat in the builder’s Sport range offers a balance of comfort and performance.
In a striking black-and-white photo essay,
Onne van der Wal captures the craftsmanship and
heritage that define the maritime Northeast.
A community sailing center in Massachusetts is building the next generation of offshore racers—one passage at a time.
Back in 1990, I was fresh out of a gap year following high school, bouncing from friend’s couch to friend’s couch and desperately in need
The Amesbury Skiff descends from a design that shaped New England working boats for 200 years
Boat propulsion often starts life as a terrestrial engine. Giving it sea legs is more complex than you might think
Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.
