What is a Great Harbour N37?

The process of choosing the perfect boat for you to live on while comfortably navigating thousands of miles and still stay within a set budget for both initial cost and continued operation is not as daunting as it first seems.


JADIP -Steve is getting anchor ready to deploy.

The Great Harbour N37 is a slow trawler - meaning it only goes about 6 -7 knots (7-8 mph) max.  It is a full displacement shallow draft hull.  The shallow rounded, almost flat bottom makes it very stable on the Intracoastal Waterway and inland river waters.  We have no plans to be going far out to sea.  And if the weather is bad, we don't go anywhere.  We have two relatively small diesel engines for economy and to have a spare if one fails (already took advantage of this option).  Having two engines also helps maneuverability.  We have a nice salon,  and navigation & helm stations inside, a queen main and small crew stateroom, and a good size galley (big enough for 2 people side by side.)  And Steve loves that he can stand up in the engine room!  We also have a flybridge so we can steer from high-up on good weather days - just like a convertible.  Its great for 2 people, but not meant for extended guests mostly because although there are extra bunks, there is only 1 head and 1 shower.  So it can be nice when staying at a marina with facilities like showers, etc for guests.  We love to entertain, but since every foot of boat costs more initially, more at marinas, more for maintenance, more complicated systems, and is harder to maneuver, purchasing a longer boat to accommodate the occasional guests to stay overnight much doesn't make sense. Thirty-seven feet seems just right for the two of us most of the time.  And we still have room for friends to ride along when motoring and visiting during the days.  Then we stay at marinas or hotels.
Salon looking forward.  Nav station left.  Helm right.

Charger found a spot he likes.
Salon looking aft
Main stateroom

Crew cabin


 Head and shower


Galley looking aft up stairs to salon
Galley looking forward. Micro/convection + cooktop

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