Trawler in a Sailing dominated Marina?

[33RPM]

Hi there!
Can anyone comment about what it might be like to be liveaboard on a Ranger Tugs in a marina that is dominated by sailboats? How are trawlers received? Are there sensitive issues that annoy sailboaters? Are liveaboarders welcoming to each other generally, regardless of boat type? Thanks so much.

 

[Specialk]

I think you will be received very well by sailers. I think most sailers will go to a trawler when they get older. I had sail boats for 40 years, as I got older with less balance and looking to have an easier time boating, I sold the sailboat and bought a 2012 27’ ranger tug. I always liked trawlers, but I enjoyed sailing when younger. You will make friends with sailers very easily as most view having a trawler sometime.

 

[A&Etug]

Lord knows you may convert some over!
As we just left sailing I would Say be cognizant of noise.

 

[mik]

hope you like the sound of "wind chimes".

 

[A&Etug]

GOOD sailors tie their halyards etc so they do NOT make clanging noise!

 

[mik]

Not all sailboats in a marina are owned by GOOD sailors…

 

[mik]

We have always been blow boaters. This is our 1st powerboat. Clanking halyards are my pet peeve!

 

[A&Etug]

Exactly, it is especially annoying for those below trying to sleep
We have been sailors for 30 years, now we own our first Cutwater powerboat and we look forward to it as another exciting day on the water!