Trawler Talk

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As the signature podcast of Passagemaker Magazine, Trawler Talk aims to engage, educate and inspire as we dive into the long-range cruising lifestyle. From the origins of trawler design and exciting nautical endeavors to safety, seamanship, DIY tips from the pros and far-out destinations, join us in the trawler zone and learn more about the great life afloat.

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All Things Trawlerfest

Apr 24 2024 34 mins

Passagemaker's Trawlerfest is more than a boat show: it is where the builders, educators and community come together in an intimate, rendezvous atmosphere. We spoke to several exhibitors and educators at our Stuart Trawlerfest to get a sense of this incredible, not-to-be-missed gathering.

The Ballad of Splinters

Apr 10 2024 31 mins

The Paulsons have spent the last few years blissfully exploring the Pacific coast of Mexico and Central America onboard their 1968 Grand Banks 42 Classic, Splinters. It's a long way from the Colorado barn where the couple's herculean efforts gave the 42 a second chance at a seagoing life.

On The Electric Blue

Mar 28 2024 30 mins

This couple had the boat of their dreams, a Marlow 62, built for them to take on the Great Loop—which they completed in 2023. And they're just getting started.

The Refit of Passagemaker

Mar 13 2024 41 mins

An intrepid couple who had undertaken a half-dozen refits bring Robert Beebe’s Passagemaker back from the brink.

High-Latitude Cruising

Dec 12 2023 43 mins

Longtime captain Nakomis Nelson shares the planning and preparation behind his bucket list, 4,200-nautical-mile trip from Holland to Maine via Iceland and Greenland on an Elling E6.

Zimmerman Marine founder Steve Zimmerman

Nov 30 2023 25 mins

For over four decades, Steve Zimmerman has run his eponymously named repair and service centers along the U.S. East Coast. Zimmerman tells us about his beginnings in the marine trade, what to expect from a boatyard that's worth its salt and what you need to know when buying a used boat.

Small Trawler, Big Ambition

Nov 15 2023 36 mins

This seasoned waterman took delivery of his SeaPiper 35 and has started a journey that, when completed, will see his compact trawler circumnavigate North America.

Loop Dreams

Oct 23 2023 31 mins

A few years ago, April and Rio DeGennaro had never heard of the Great Loop. But once they did, they never looked back. They attended several AGLCA events and spent significant time finding the right boat for the singular American adventure, which they plan on tackling in 2024.

What Is a Passagemaker?

Oct 03 2023 24 mins

We agree on what defines a recreational trawler, but what about a passagemaker? Are they one in the same? Host Jeff Moser and longtime marine journalist Kenny Wooton discuss.

Great Loop Insider Tips

Sep 08 2023 30 mins

We chat with the director of America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association about this uniquely American adventure.