Trawlers for Sale — Chat Free with Capt. Bob
Tell Capt. Bob what you're looking for — hull design, range, cabin layout, budget, and timeline — and he'll connect you with the right local dealer.
What Makes a Trawler the Right Choice?
Trawlers use a displacement hull designed to move efficiently through the water at modest speeds, trading top-end speed for long range and fuel efficiency. That efficiency, combined with liveaboard-comfortable cabin layouts, is what makes trawlers the boat of choice for long-distance and extended cruising.
Whether you want a compact, trailerable trawler-style boat for coastal cruising, or a full-size, long-range trawler built for extended trips aboard, talking it through with Capt. Bob narrows the search fast — no filters, no guesswork, just a real conversation about how and where you actually cruise.
Top Trawler Brands
Capt. Bob matches you with local dealers carrying the brands long-range cruisers and liveaboard boaters trust most. Tell Capt. Bob if you have a brand preference, or let him match you based on what's actually in stock near you.
One of the most respected trawler brands, known for classic styling and long-range capability.
Known for bluewater-capable trawlers built for serious long-range and ocean-crossing cruising.
Known for combining trawler-style efficiency with a faster planing hull option.
Known for compact, trailerable trawler-style boats popular with couples.
Known for full-displacement trawlers built specifically for long-range, liveaboard cruising.
Trawler FAQ
What makes a trawler different from a regular cruising boat?
Trawlers use a displacement hull designed to move efficiently through the water at modest speeds, trading top-end speed for long range and fuel efficiency — that makes them well suited to long-distance and liveaboard cruising in a way that faster planing-hull cruisers aren't.
Single engine or twin engine trawler — which is better?
Single-engine trawlers are typically simpler, more fuel-efficient, and less expensive to maintain, while twin-engine models offer redundancy and easier docking — many long-range cruisers prefer a single engine specifically for its fuel efficiency over distance.
How much does a trawler cost?
Trawler prices vary widely by length and range capability — a smaller trawler can start in the low six figures, while a larger, long-range, liveaboard-ready model can run well into seven figures. Talking to our AI buying assistant is the fastest way to get connected with a local dealer who has options in your budget.
Is talking to Capt. Bob really free?
Yes — there's no cost and no credit card required to chat with Capt. Bob and get matched with trawlers from local dealers.
Find Trawlers Near You
Capt. Bob connects buyers with local dealers in these Metro Boating Areas: