Anacortes Trawlerfest

About the Event

Schedule:

Friday, May 17, 2024

9 am – 11 am:  Voyage “Hands-On” class #2 $75.00
With Eric Kunz from Furuno

Voyage “Hands-On” into the latest marine electronics technology and navigation sensors utilizing touch-screen MFDs (Multi-Function Displays). Technological innovations in solid-state doppler radar combined with a web-connected MFD are changing the navigation and route planning game. Touch and see how this situational awareness paradigm shift simplifies navigation solutions for both novice and experienced navigators alike.

- Take a technology deep dive into how new sensor technology and MFD integration make navigation less complicated. See how solid-state doppler radar provides amazing and innovative local rain and weather detection for safer navigation. Understand the building block approach to MFDs that apply to every vessel and every MFD manufacturer with the latest charting technology. Use Marine Apps and learn which hardware you will need to seamlessly connect your devices to the MFDs on your vessel. Then log into your own free, secure personal cloud space to develop and save navigation and weather routing plans from anywhere in the world. Senior Product Manager, Eric Kunz from Furuno will also explain how new acoustic navigation sensors and multi-beam acoustic technology is critical for navigating shallow harbors and gunkholing to find the perfect remote anchorage on any cruising vessel.
(Limited Attendance with six MFD Display and 3 people per display)

11 am – 12 pm:  Stabilization for Trawler Yachts & More - $0.00
Patrick Noor from DMS Dynamic Marine Systems

Dynamic Marine Systems (DMS Holland) are specialists in stabilization and roll reduction systems for Motor Yachts. This Trawlerfest Stuart presentation will give background into the company and its products and explain how DMS aims to provide the best stabilization solution for all motor and trawler yacht designs

12 - 1:30 pm:  Great Loop Boats, Great for Bluewater, too - $40.00
John Clayman- Seaton Yachts

Would-be cruisers often ask, “What do I need to look for in a boat for The Great Loop,” as if maybe they didn’t intent to cruise anywhere else. And maybe some do not. The Loop is a magnificent adventure, usually with land to starboard and port, but there are plenty of boats that do a great job on inland waters that can also go offshore and even cross an ocean. The Great Loop is a magnificent adventure in and of itself, but there are affordable boats that can do both the Erie Canal and the Atlantic Ocean in comfort and safety. John Clayman, president of Seaton Yachts with tens of thousands of ocean miles under his belt, will review the particular requirements for Great Looping and for more strenuous cruising. He will provide examples of dual-purpose vessels for every budget. Donning his yacht broker cap, Clayman will also discuss how to find and purchase the best boat for your needs. There will be ample time to respond to questions about design, construction, surveys, and the purchase process.

12 pm - 1 pm: FINANCING AND INSURING YOUR DREAM BOAT with Total Dollar & Sterling Associates

What you need to know about financing and insuring your boat. The requirements lenders will have, for insurance and financing. What you want to have to protect yourself on insurance and financing. Finance programs that fit your needs

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Maintaining Your Electrical Systems - $75.00
Mike Beemer

This course will take you through the ins and outs of a boat’s electrical systems. There is plenty of information every boat owner should know about these critical systems, whether they are doing improvements themselves, paying a professional for upgrades, or simply trying to understand the system on your boat and “Keep it Alive”.

Sample list of topics covered:

How a balanced electrical system should work
How to monitor electrical systems
Early warning signs of trouble
Sizing and care of battery banks
Proper wire selection, termination, and tools
Alternative energy such as solar and wind generation
Generator integration
How to make repairs to this critical system on almost every cruising vessel

3 pm – 5 pm: Ask the Experts

In this “town hall” event, our panel of veteran cruisers will field audience questions on a wide-range of topics, sea stories always resulting. Jeff Merrill, the moderator, is a yacht broker, author and trawler specialist with thousands of cruising miles.

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