Some would have us believe cruising America's Great Loop is ONLY for the rich. View every yacht for sale in Great Lakes here. Trawler boaters themselves, the Schulers have cruised the Great Loop and visited many ports on the Great Lakes, having crossed Lake Michigan over 80 times in many different sizes of trawlers and trawler catamarans. Known for their sea keeping ability, Trawlers are capable of making long-ocean passages to more remote locales and have a typical hull speed of 7-10 knots. The Great Loop has grown in popularity over the years because it offers a challenging but relatively protected cruising experience. Take a look at our Affordable Used Great Loop Boat Guide and find that reliable “clunker with a character” that you have always wanted. Every boat has beautiful hi-res images, deck-plans, detailed descriptions & videos. Ken & Karen Schuler are "at the helm" of Trawlers Midwest Inc., the exclusive dealer of the locally designed and built Eco-Trawler. The Great Loop. Known for their sea keeping ability, Trawlers are capable of making long-ocean passages to more remote locales and have a typical hull speed of 7-10 knots. Overview of Specs 2007 Mariner 40 trawler with spacious light filled interior, turn-key is ready for new owners to move aboard and start cruising ... or their own Great Loop adventure! The Eagle trawler 32 is a perfect boat for the Great Loop or just weekend cruising along the coasts. The current owner has meticulously maintained this vessel and made several improvements since its purchase one year ago. The quick and safe answer is, that there ISN'T an ideal or perfect boat for doing the America's Great Loop Cruise. ... "I had never hear of the great loop until I was involved with the sale of a 1979 Marine Trader 40'. Are You a Looper? Trawlers For Sale by owner is our specialty. The Eagle trawler 32 is a perfect boat for the Great Loop or just weekend cruising along the coasts. Plenty of room to cook in the galley and equipped with a lower helm for those rainy days at sea. Ken Fickett and Eric Kraft deal only in Great Harbour trawlers and Mirage Sportfish boats (except of course for trade-ins on a purchase). TRAWLERS FOR SALE Used Trawler Yachts. The Great Loop has a few requirements … mainly height, draft & fuel range restrictions, although if you have a super wide catamaran (23’+), you won’t be able to cruise the Trent Severn Canal … The American Great Loop Cruising Association (AGLCA) started in 1999 as a sign-up sheet for a simple newsletter for members interested in cruising the Great Loop. Trawler yachts have a full-displacement hull and feature a similar design as small commercial fishing boats. If we want to cruise America’s Great Loop, we need a boat for that. (The first Swift Trawler 34, next step up in the line, successfully completed The Great Loop upon its introduction in 2012.) This Ocean Alexander Tri-Cabin Trunk (Classic) Trawler is a great long range trawler with a rare single diesel on a mid 40' vessel. For the cruise of a lifetime, consider the Great Loop. New head, sanitation system & holding tank If you are in the market for a trawler, look no further than this 1977 Thompson 44, priced right at $83,400 (offers encouraged). By Nick Owens Updated 12:45 AM ET, Fri January 4, 2013 0. m/v Optimystique is/was our perfect Great Loop boat and she is for sale after we crossed our wake completing our Loop in December 2018. This Trawler Resource Page is designed to make the shopping process easier. Mainship Motor Yachts (BEST STYLE) Coming to age during the 1970’s Fuel Crisis, these motor yachts combined diesel engine efficiency with a sleek exterior and a luxurious interior. Perfection coating on exterior! PRICE REDUCED $10,000! Trawlers yachts are the most popular type of boat among owners who enjoy cruising for long distances for greater periods of time. All on your horizon.