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Happy to chat with you in depth just shoot me a text or call 914-649-1666. Here's your answers though: 1. I have a camera in the cockpit facing aft so when I'm pulling in (stern in) I simply pull that view up on my Garmin MFD and I'm good to go! People typically add this option when considering their electronics package. 2. I have a water maker and it's great... I plan to use it big time while in the Bahamas this Winter (hopefully!). 3. My wife and I have this down to a well oiled 2-person operation; however many owners do the 38E single handed and I'm very close to pulling this off myself. I believe I could do it right now, but just haven't found myself in that position yet. But, YES - many folks single hand it with the bow/stern thruster which is standard. Talk soon! Greg Messerle

It’s a free app with limited options. Sailboat was best one unless I wanted a RV or motorcycle! Thx for watching.

That's correct. So far I've been operating in the 4 gallons per hour flow rate.. which typically is in the 1760 rpm zone. It's a flow rate I've arbitrarily set in my mind as a good target. I've operated at 3 gallons an hour and achieved very good results as well.. but hardly ever push it beyond 4 gallons an hour as the added gain in speed isn't worth it in my opinion. Depending on current I've gone nearly 10 knots per hour (max I have achieved so far), but more likely (without current) I'm in the 7-8 knots per hour.

Glad you enjoyed it!

I love Hampton Bays.. was just out there visiting friends who grew up there. Selene and many trawler brands are great, I looked at them all prior to pulling the trigger on the Helmsman. Reach out anytime you want to chat features, options, etc.. Cheer! Greg 914-649-1666 gregmesserle@helmsmantrawlers.com

Glad you are enjoying the content.. the 38E is truly a great trawler.. we are enjoying it greatly!

It’s a great Great Loop boat for sure. So comfortable, many places to hang aboard and very responsive around locks, marinas and rivers.

Hi there.. 100% happy to share my purchase journey. For best insights (on competitive brands, budgets, features), please shoot me an email or text. While I'm happy to put a video up comparing/contrasting I hesitate to speak (in too much detail) about any one brand.. these brands all have wonderful owners, but to me - after much due diligence - the choice was clear (against my criteria). Reach out and I'll def share!! 914-649-1666 (text or call) gregmesserle@helmsmantrawlers.com

I just showed my trawler to an interested couple today who agree… They too want to have an open flybridge for entertaining purposes. Thanks for the comments as always.

The food, the atmosphere is spot on.. such a worthwhile place to make a pitstop! Oh, and the guys grabbing your lines are the best along the East Coast.

You're 100% right - great suggestion. I had receiving mode during this video and now that we have our MMSI number we are transmitting as well. Thanks for the comment, Greg

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment!

You read my mind.. that is among the content slated in the coming week or two! Thanks for the comment and viewing the channel, Justin!

Thank you for the comment!

Thanks for watching, appreciate it.

Hi Bill - thanks for sharing your approach. I was adjusting my range rings yesterday from as little as 1/2 mile to 2 miles, but didn't even think of going out to 4+ miles. I'll have to try that next time! Thanks..

You are correct, that is a wise strategy... thanks for the comment, Kent!

Magnus is doing great today on the ocean. there are no waves to speak of but plenty of 3' swell every 5 sec or so, plus passing vessels throwing wake.. Best I can tell it takes about 0.2 knots of "normal" speed when deployed.

You're right.. in fact we have about 50% of the storage capacity unused at the moment.. there really is loads of space to stow gear, provisions, etc. Thanks for the comment..

Thanks for the view and for the comment! Watch out for those rainbows that pour out of the engine rooms aboard our trawlers!

My pleasure, Casey! Leaving Cape May, NJ in the morning!

Hi there.. so two of daughters go to PSU, along w/ my nephew and two of my brothers and myself attended. My wife sadly didn't go to PSU.. but that's ok! My brothers and I were there in the early 90s. We Are!

Thanks so much! Appreciate your view and comment... Greg

Thank you for the comment. We love our flybridge almost as much as we love eating and drinking!

Good suggestions and I'll try to incorporate that in an upcoming video... As for aircraft with the arch down - I'm going w/ 15' for my operational procuedures even though I suspect it's more like 14'6" or so. Hope that helps!

@@HelmsmanHangout I'm pretty sure its closer to 13. Would love to know real life numbers when you can

Love the pre-populated responses CZcams provides for me to consider using in comments. For your post the suggested comment was: One day New builds today are looking like under a year and more likely in the 8 month zone. Interested, shoot me a line and I can give ya more info! gregmesserle@helmsmantrawlers.com 914-649-1666

For 38ft... it's a significant "platform" to operate from.. sturdy, long range at about 1,000 nautical miles, the woodwork, systems, etc.. Appreciate the view and comment! Greg

It sure is... lots of sound deafening material in the decks, etc..

@@HelmsmanHangout yes - working with Van - we are on deck for 43048 - the noise level (or lack of it), was one of many attributes that sold me on Helmsman. The ride was stellar - with the hull feeling surefooted and planted - very impressive.

@@kevinmallory5237 Awesome!

Hi Thomas! I love the Chesapeake and about to hit there for a few days on our way home to NYC with our 38E. If you need to step aboard or learn more about Helmsman Trawlers, please reach out to me. 914-649-1666. gregmesserle@helmsmantrawlers Send me a note and I can send you a video we don't publish on CZcams. Cheers, Greg

Many of our clients are former sailors... they finally come to the dark side! I just sold a 38E to a couple who sailed for 58 years... Separate head and shower is awesome.. we love it. Pocket doors are standard, never an option. Hope to see you again, I remember meeting you at Trawler Fest! Cheers, Greg

Hi there.. if you are interested in more information shoot me an email gregmesserle@helmsmantrawlers.com To answer these immediate questions: 1. GPH: depending on RPMs I'd say 3 GPH to about 5 GPH is what I'm seeing in the 1750 - 2000 RPM zone.. going approx 8-9 Knots. I am for 4 GPH.. something about being less than 5 is satisfying to me! 2. The salon is HUGE... that's one clear differentiator among others and one key reason I bought one (and now rep them). People step aboard and are amazed... full beam. 3. Range - in the 800 - 1,000 range depending on speed, currents, etc. Talk soon! Greg

OH, forgot.. CE Class - It's not officially classified (as many trawlers in this segment are not), but it's a very capable coastal cruiser .. not Class A (ocean crossing) but Class B I'd say. I'll be along the East Coast, into Bahamas so very sturdy. Hope this helps..

Thanks for the well wishes.. see ya soon no doubt!!

Love the emojis! Keep em coming

Thanks for the comment! Stay tune for more..

Thank you for the comments! Stay tune for this weekend when I do an engine room tour...

More to come! Stay tune..

Ha, I know the process well my friend.. my wife and I spent nearly two years going to boat shows, stepping aboard at local marinas, CZcams videos (a ton of wathcing!) - check out TrawlerForum.com. In the end the Helmsman (against my decision criteria) was the clear chose - but had to go through the process to realize that. My goal is to create videos to plug the holes in the content that is out there for Helmsman.. hope you subscribe and follow along. To answer your question: their are two 30 Amp inlets on the transom near the gate to the swim platform. In this video we pulled in Bow first thus we ran the chord alongside. You can option to have the inlets moved from transom to the just outside the pilothouse. Shoot me an email and I'll send you some nice 38E video content we don't post to CZcams.. I'll enter you into our database so you get that content (email, first/last name). gregmesserle@helmsmantrawlers.com

Thanks, Kent! Heading out Tuesday am...

Many thanks!

That is exactly my next video... with the stabilizer installation complete I'm going to do an interior tour first, then engine room tour. Figure a few days away.. Thanks for watching!

Hello ... I know your parent's trawler, Navigator! Small world.. the current owners are great folks I met and follow them on Instagram ... think it's @Helmsman38 if I'm not mistaken. Thanks for the comment, hope all is well.

Hi Casey - shoot me an email to: gregmesserle@helmsmantrawlers.com and I can send you an email with some interesting videos on the 38E. Typically the swim platform is installed right at Charleston as part of commissioning but I deferred the requesite haulout to perform that task in lieu of allowing the electronics, dingy and canvas teams to stay aboard and wrap up their important work. This is why we did a tow with the dingy up to the ICW which was quite uneventful. I'm just wrapping up our haulout now and things looks great. Good eye for catching that - I was hoping someone might ask! The Mercury gauge is simply the device that displays the diesel engine specs I choose to monitor while underway such as RPMs, key temp / pressure readings and a range of customizable date sets based upon my preference. In my next video I'm going to do an exhaustive interior walk through.. just need to wrap up the current work. Send me an email and I'll shoot you some interesting videos, etc.. it's fun to dream about this - I know first hand!

Thanks for the comment and I have to tell you after our first day of cruising she is more than I expected.. I have so much to share with everyone... high quality!

I remember you ... sailors! Coming to Stuart a few times each year... hope to see you again!!

I love your new hometown... it's hot thought - WOW!! Thanks for following