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As the signature podcast of Passagemaker Magazine, Trawler Talk aims to engage, educate and inspire as we dive into the long-range cruising lifestyle. From the origins of trawler design and exciting nautical endeavors to safety, seamanship, DIY tips from the pros and far-out destinations, join us in the trawler zone and learn more about the great life afloat.

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Ken and Roberta Williams like challenges. After 60,000 nautical miles at sea, they faced what would be their most arduous voyage when they headed into the ice to take on the Northwest Passage.

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The can't stop, won't stop power cruisers—Nathan and Lindsay of The 71 Percent—faced known, formidable challenges when they embarked on a "wrong way" crossing of the Pacific Ocean from Australia to Victoria, British Columbia.

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Karly and Evan Nietzel—aka YouTube's @Navigating Nietzels—tailored their careers to remote work after relocating to Florida, buying a trawler and moving onboard to complete the Great Loop. Along with their pup, Ripley, they're just getting going.

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Eight Bells for Chris Caswell. A titan of marine journalism for 50 years, Chris passed away on May 13. We are re-running this podcast from 2023 where Chris shared fundamental—yet off the beaten path—navigation tips that'll help get you home when thi... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Williams
Guest who completed the Northwest Passage in a Nordhavn 90-foot dogger's bait (North Star)
North Star, Nordhavn 90
Episode: Conquering the Northwest Passage
Karly Nietzel
Guest of the show; co-host of NavigatingNietzels YouTube channel
NavigatingNietzels / Great Loop participants
Episode: Keeping Up With The Nietzels
Evan Nietzel
Guest of the show; co-host of NavigatingNietzels YouTube channel
NavigatingNietzels / Great Loop participants
Episode: Keeping Up With The Nietzels
Chris Caswell
Long-time marine editor and author; wrote Dash of Salt and Sea Trials pieces
Passagemaker Magazine / Sea Trials / Other marine titles
Episode: The Late Chris Caswell | Trawler Talk Classics
Larry Graf
Founder, designer, and lead engineer of Aspen Power Catamarans
Aspen Power Catamarans
Episode: A Pacific Northwest Powercat Pioneer
Jeff Fehr
Boat owner, part of the couple featured in the episode
Selene/Doc Holliday project
Episode: Roaming (Dock) Holiday
Kami Fehr
Boat owner, part of the couple featured in the episode
Selene/Doc Holliday project
Episode: Roaming (Dock) Holiday
Jay Kraft
Runs the school and brokerage at Trawler Great Lakes
Trawler Great Lakes
Episode: Is the Trawler Life For You?
Chris Leigh-Jones
Naval Yachts customer who built Vanguard for extreme exploration
Naval Yachts (XBM 78 project)
Episode: Vanguard of the Ice

Host

Jeff Moser
Editor-in-Chief of Passagemaker Magazine and host of the show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Very inspiring

    I’ve been dreaming about doing the Great Loop for a long time now, this podcast is only fueling that inspiration. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dan82489
    United States2 years ago
  • Comment.

    I enjoy this podcast very much. I was a builder at one time. I built all of the Independence Cherubini’s with the Cherubini family. I especially loved the conversation you had with Tony Fleming. It reminded me of some of the stories I was told back when Frit Cherubini started. Keep up the good work. I will be listening and subscribing to the magazine. Joe McDonough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCM Marine
    United States4 years ago
  • Very informative

    I’m enjoying this podcast and all the guests. Very inspiring hope to attempt the great loop in the near future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cassidyyod
    United States5 years ago
  • Entertaining and Educational

    Troller talk provides useful education but in a lighthearted and personal way with information straight from sailors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RETuk
    United States5 years ago
  • Love it... more please.

    Nicely done. But ... there doesn’t seem to be consistent and regularly scheduled programming. Im a fan. How’s about weekly programming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve424
    United States5 years ago

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Audience values substantive, hands-on boat maintenance and real-world voyage stories.
Some listeners request more regular scheduling and less background music for accessibility.
Listeners praise inspiring adventures and practical cruising guidance.
Fans appreciate veteran insights from experienced mariners and editors.

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Keeping Up With The Nietzels
Q: How did you handle the learning curve of owning a bigger vessel?
We leaned into hands-on learning, performing maintenance ourselves, building a support network, and documenting the process to help others pursue similar adventures.
Keeping Up With The Nietzels
Q: What size range are you looking for in your next boat?
We're targeting roughly 40 to 45 feet to maintain efficiency while providing space and growth potential for future family visits or guests.
Keeping Up With The Nietzels
Q: Tell me about how you guys got started on the water.
We started with lake and river boating in the Midwest, progressed to Florida, and eventually embraced the Great Loop, driven by remote work and the desire for a freer lifestyle.
A Pacific Northwest Powercat Pioneer
Q: How did Carbon Cat tenders come into the product lineup, and what was the development process?
Graf describes observing owners using inflatables that leaked and wetted boats, then moving to a purpose-built dry, stable carbon fiber tender with a hull that can be carried under gunnels, designed through iterative brainstorming, CAD, and weight/balance testing to achieve a lighter yet robust dinghy alternative.
A Pacific Northwest Powercat Pioneer
Q: What was the decision to pick one hull, port or starboard for the thinner hull?
The designer explains it could be done either way in early stages, but the final configuration emerged from prototyping and production considerations, with the port hull being thinner to optimize drag and balance on certain layouts, a choice that proved effective across multiple models.

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What is Trawler Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Trawler Talk covers long-range cruising, boat design and coastal adventures through conversations with mariners, designers, builders and industry insiders. Episodes highlight practical seamanship, DIY boat maintenance, and real-world voyages, often focusing on vessel optimization, safety, and navigating challenging waterways. A standout trait is the mix of deep technical insight from builders and engineers with personal journey stories from cruisers, creating a hands-on, storytelling approach that can help prospective guests, sponsors, and listeners gauge practical takeaways for living afloat and planning ambitious trips.

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Recent guests on Trawler Talk include:

1. Ken Williams
2. Karly Nietzel
3. Evan Nietzel
4. Chris Caswell
5. Larry Graf
6. Jeff Fehr
7. Kami Fehr
8. Jay Kraft

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