United States
Nordhavn
The benchmark in ocean-crossing trawlers, with a fleet that has circumnavigated the globe.
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Builders worth crossing oceans for
Every great passage begins with the right boat. Start with the marques that define long-range cruising.
United States / China
Selene
Sea-kindly full-displacement hulls offering serious range at exceptional value.
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Fleming
Semi-displacement cruisers prized for sublime build quality and pilothouse comfort.
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Kadey-Krogen
Pure full-displacement passagemakers with a devoted, long-distance following.
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Grand Banks
An iconic name reborn with fast, efficient, lightweight long-range cruisers.
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American Tug
Compact, capable Pacific-Northwest trawlers with a loyal owner community.
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Compare any two trawlers, spec for spec
Length, beam, displacement, fuel and water capacity, range at cruise, engine options, tankage and accommodation — side by side, in one place. The detail a brochure won't give you and a forum thread can't keep straight.
- 40+ specification fields per model
- Range and fuel-burn estimates at real cruising speeds
- Side-by-side comparison of any two hulls
- Updated as builders revise their lines
SpecificationNordhavn 41Selene 42
LOA43′ 8″44′ 6″
Beam15′ 5″15′ 0″
Displacement50,500 lb48,000 lb
Fuel1,000 gal1,050 gal
Range @ 8 kn~3,000 nm~3,200 nm
Hull formFull disp.Full disp.
The Journal
Notes from the helm
Ownership
What a trawler really costs to run
Fuel, moorage, insurance and haul-outs — the annual numbers owners rarely publish.
Passagemaking
Stabilizers: active fins vs. gyros
How the two systems compare for comfort, draft, cost and reliability offshore.
Buying
Full vs. semi-displacement hulls
The single decision that shapes range, speed and sea-keeping more than any other.