Recently, I mentioned that I made an offer on a trawler to be used for my Great Loop adventure. Well, I bought it… here is a picture… from a few years ago when it was in the water. It needs some TLC now, and I will be working on her in the spring.
![This Marine Trader is my "Looper" boat. (Not a charter boat) But I can take "friends" anytime.](http://sandpointcharters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/charlieKumppaMarineTrader-300x200.jpg)
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