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Discussion in 'General Trawler Discussion' started by brian eiland, Aug 2, 2012.

  1. brian eiland

    brian eiland Senior Member

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    I was visiting a marina here in St Augustine the other day where a friend keeps one of his boats. What should i find as I walked down the dock but a Prigram40.

    Brought back a lot of pleasant memories of my love affair with this design, and my efforts to redesign it for a bit more modern production. Alas I am know a land based mortal
  2. REAL MOUNTIE

    REAL MOUNTIE New Member

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    Hello Brian! Glad you have pleasant memories with wonderful design. I am still enjoying this exeptional vessel. I just had it imported in Canada by a commercial captain. He was really impressed. He has a sailboat charter company VSF (Voile Sans Frontière). He enjoyed skipping the Pilgrim 40 experience.
  3. maldwin

    maldwin Senior Member

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    If it was DREAM BOAT ANNIE, I just saw her listed for sale around $144,000 in St Augustine
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    REAL MOUNTIE New Member

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  5. brian eiland

    brian eiland Senior Member

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    Nice group of photos Mountie. Wish I could have talked my Thai wife into the water lifestyle.
  6. brian eiland

    brian eiland Senior Member

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    Is this boat design marketable in todays market?.....or too small,...or too slow,...or what???


  7. MBevins

    MBevins Senior Member

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    There is still a strong market, there's 2 or 3 companies still actively building this style of boat. Ranger, Nordic and American come to immediate mind. Stick the word TUG after each.