Trawler Talk
Trawler Talk
Passagemaker Magazine
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.
Keeping Up With The Nietzels
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16
34 min
The Late Chris Caswell | Trawler Talk Classics
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 things go bad or your electronics go out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29
35 min
A Pacific Northwest Powercat Pioneer
Larry Graf, the founder, designer and lead engineer of Aspen Power Catamarans, doesn’t seem to stop moving and innovating—he just can’t help himself. The lifetime tinkerer fills us in on Aspen's unique proa hull designs and adventure cruising on his own creations from the Arctic to the Sea of Cortez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21
37 min
Roaming (Dock) Holiday
After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico then wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting  the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock Holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29
50 min
Is the Trawler Life For You?
Jay Kraft wants everyone to love the power cruising lifestyle. His Traverse City, Mich.-based school, Trawlers Great Lakes, hosts an intensive program for new and potential boat owners, as well as bareboat and pilot charters. It's an increasingly rare and vital initiative designed to teach real cruising and informed decision-making as a helmsman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9
36 min
Vanguard of the Ice
Chris Leigh-Jones says he likes stories and he’s got a special one to share. The Welshman and former Merchant Marine followed a successful career with a return to the sea aboard Vanguard, his custom-built, 78-foot aluminum bruiser. After a Mediterranean wring-out, Leigh-Jones and a small crew embarked on a bucket-list journey to Greenland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24
39 min
Exploring the World's Coastlines
After fulfilling careers and raising a family in their native New Zealand, Mark and Fiona Rammell pivoted. They bought Hull No. 1 of Nordhavn's 51-foot series, picked her up in Turkey and embarked on a slow-burn circumnavigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11
40 min
A Weekend To Remember With Selene Yachts
Selene Yachts customers and dealers gathered in Zhuhai, China for the grand opening of its new, 400,000-plus-square-foot shipyard. We caught up with Selene founder and CEO Howard Chen to chat about the new boatyard, his invaluable workforce, the loyalty of its owners and the exciting things to come next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2025
28 min
Having Fortitude
Suzanne and Steven Webster have spent six years exploring the Pacific Northwest aboard Fortitude, their Kadey-Krogen 54. Their origin story of finding their forever boat and becoming liveaboards is a captivating one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 18, 2025
1 hr 5 min
On Sustainability: Supersede CEO Sean Petterson
Supersede is replacing plywood-based building materials with an eco-friendly alternative that is waterproof, rot-proof and derived from 100 percent recycled plastic waste. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 4, 2025
24 min
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