What affects value
- Diesel engine hours and maintenance
- Teak decks and leaks
- Fuel tank condition, a common issue on older trawlers
- Electronics and systems
Moving a trawler
Most trawlers move under their own power with a licensed captain. We coordinate timing and weather.
Diesel engines and hours
Trawlers usually run single or twin diesels built for long hours. A well-maintained diesel with several thousand hours is normal. Oil analysis, maintenance logs, and the date of the last major service all help.
Teak, tanks, and water
On older trawlers, teak decks, black iron fuel tanks, and window leaks are the usual issues. Buyers expect some of this. Tell us what you know and we will factor it in honestly.
- Teak deck condition and leaks
- Fuel tank material and any weeping
- Window and hatch leaks
- Generator hours
- Electronics and autopilot
Documentation
Most trawlers are Coast Guard documented. We handle the bill of sale and the transfer with the National Vessel Documentation Center, and any state registration.
Makes we see often
Grand Banks, Mainship, Marine Trader, Kadey-Krogen, Nordic Tug, Ranger Tugs, Albin, Defever, Island Gypsy, Selene, Monk, CHB, Hatteras LRC, Bayliner 4788, Present, and many more.
Not on the list? It is here to help you find your boat, not to limit what we take. We accept every make and model, listed or not, including rare builders and companies that closed decades ago. A donation depends on the boat's condition and paperwork, never the name on the hull, so enter yours on the form even if you do not see it here.
Questions
My trawler has leaking fuel tanks. Can I still donate?
Often, yes. It affects value, but it is a known repair.
Does teak condition matter?
Yes, but it is rarely a dealbreaker.
Is my trawler documented?
Most are. Check for an official number inside the hull.
Do you need a survey for a trawler?
Not required. A recent survey helps us plan the sale.
Can a captain move my trawler to a broker?
Yes, if it is seaworthy. We schedule the move around weather.