T&T: about Monk's, or?

[E. Mowle]

As recent converts from sailing to trawlering, we spent a lot of time 
researching trawlers from 30 to 40-something feet.
Trawlers under 30 feet appeared cramped inside, best suited to one couple 
only and most likely limited to protected, inland waters.
The 40-plus trawlers were somewhat intimidating for us as first time power 
boaters, kind of like driving a ship ! !

Our cruising plans (once retired) include New England in Summer, Florida and 
Bahamas in Winter from a new home in North Carolina.
We zeroed in on the 34 to 38 foot range and selected a lightly used 1988 
Monk 36 for our first trawler, single diesel with bow thruster.
The Monk 36 can easily handle coastal cruising, is easy to dock and anchor 
and is very livable with the queen berth and large head with tub and shower 
in the master aft cabin.  The generator and reverse cycle Air/Heat provide 
year round cruising comfort.

Another plus is the very active Monk 36 Owners Association.  We have been to 
two rendevous in the Chesapeake Bay area with over 30 boats attending.  We 
had not yet purchased our Monk when we attended the first rendevous but were 
welcomed with open arms.  The association supports a very active email group 
providing support and advice similar to the T&T forum, makes us feel like 
family.

Ed and Eileen Mowle
MV Chalet, Monk 36

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Janice Marois" <janice@janice142.com>
To: "Trawlers & Trawlering" <trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 10:34 AM
Subject: T&T: about Monk's, or?


> Another couple (current sailboat owners) have become intrigued by
> trawlers. The Nordic 26 won't work as the gent is 6'2" (6' headroom in
> the N26)
>
> I recall when Frank and I were doing our searches that Monk owners were
> certainly an enthusiastic bunch. Anyone know if the Monk 30 has 6'2-plus
> headroom?
>
> Or, any other direction to point the gent and his better half? Weekends
> afloat, at anchor -- think shower and some comforts of home. Doesn't
> have to be The Ritz.
>
> His research is starting -- was looking at motorsailors but trawlers
> have a lot to offer and seem to best meet intended use....
>
> J
> P.S. - Thanks for the head's up on bulbous bows. I'd seen them -- just
> never quite understood. Still don't! Okay, I do but it seems like a
> "problem waiting to happen" but I'm sure Nordhavn didn't add it for
> sport. :)