The hunt for our retirement boat is officially on. We have spent dozens of hours on the internet site http://www.yachtworld.com/ checking out countless pilot house trawlers. A 42 ft North Pacific pilot house is for sale in Gig Harbor Washington. It's a 2007 model with very low hours so a decision was made for a road trip. We jumped in our red demon and drove to Sydney, and jumped on the ferry to Anacortes. While there, we stopped at a marina and looked at Nordic tugs. Very nice trawlers but still not exactly what we're looking for. Onwards down through Seattle, Tacoma and finally Gig Harbor. We met up with the salesman at Emerald Bay Yacht Brokers and traveled to Olympia to view the North Pacific 42. The owner of the boat happened to be on board and we spent the next few hours viewing the boat and all the systems. The owner thought it would be a good idea if we flashed up the engines and went for a ride. We stayed within the bay and tied up a slip beside an oyster restaurant and had just a great afternoon overall. Presently we have an offer on the boat, however we are still apart on the price and are still negotiating. In the meantime, Sherry and I drove to Vancouver to Capstan Marine and purchased a new Grady White 228 Seafarer. It will take a week to commission the boat and have delivered to Campbell River. Can't wait.
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