Recreational trawlers are also subject to fashion. Recreational trawlers need only a small engine 80 hp (60 kW) can be adequate in a 42 ft (13 m) boat, which will use less than 25 hp (19 kW) to cruise. Their maximum speed is often no more than 10–12 knots (19–22 km/h), whereas semi-displacement hulls can attain 14–20 knots (26–37 km/h). These displacement models typically have a cruising speed of 7–9 knots (13–17 km/h) depending on the boat length. However, with the rising cost of fuel and the lower fuel consumption (though also lower speed) offered by displacement hulls, they are gaining popularity among some buyers. Recreational trawlers, on the other hand, are as likely to have a semi-displacement hull. Within the category, however, are many types and styles of vessels.Ī fishing trawler, for example, always has a displacement hull for load-carrying capacity. They may also be called cruising trawlers or trawler yachts.
Recreational trawlers are pleasure boats that resemble fishing trawlers.
North Pacific 43 foot pilothouse trawler yacht
