Newsletter: Good Enough to Begin
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We all want the best - perfect timing, the perfect boat, and a perfect plan. Waiting for perfect, however, can sometimes mean missing the opportunity to begin.
Saving money, creating time, and preparing to step into the trawler lifestyle is a complex puzzle, especially if you haven't done it before. Over the years, I have spoken with many experienced trawler owners, and I consistently hear one common reflection: they wish they had started sooner.
Finding the right trawler in the right location, with the right equipment, in the best possible condition, at the right price is a tall order. I am often the first to suggest buying your final boat first, as moving up or down can be both costly and time-consuming. But how long do you wait?
At some point, the opportunity in front of you may not feel perfect, but it may be more than good enough to begin.
Getting your financial picture and insurance coverage prepared and pre-approved will help you act quickly when an elusive trawler appears; sometimes it only takes missing out once or twice to realize how important preparation can be.
At JMYS, we have decided to celebrate 2026 as a "Good" year, with our quarterly messages reflecting on recognizing opportunity and moving forward with intention. The future is never perfectly predictable, but many of life's most rewarding experiences start with the decision to begin. Years from now, we may look back and recognize this season as part of the "Good Old Days." How we respond to opportunity often shapes the course of what comes next.
If you are interested in discussing your trawler cruising plans, whether you are planning five years out or believe this could be your year, we invite you to connect and explore how JMYS can help you move forward with confidence, especially when the opportunity feels good enough to begin.
Jeff Merrill
Cell: 949.355.4950
Email: Jeff@JMYS.com
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As always, thank you to our YouTube subscriber community for every like and comment! We see and appreciate each reaction and we look forward to bringing you new trawler videos in 2026. Here are the latest videos from our channel.
Our community of trawler owners and enthusiasts continues to share special moments from their journeys. Click the image to see the latest postcards on our website -- and be part of the next collection.
Our community of trawler owners and enthusiasts continues to share special moments from their journeys. Click the image to see the latest postcards on our website -- and be part of the next collection.
"A long overdue thank you for guiding us through our first trawler search. We truly appreciated your patience and support as we explored different options--never feeling rushed or pressured. You made what could have been stressful an enjoyable, smooth experience"
-- Peter and Debbie Bisio
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"From the moment we shifted our thinking from a Great Loop-capable boat to a vessel that could take us to even more destinations, we knew we needed someone with deep Nordhavn expertise."
-- Mark and Catherine Benno
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We all want the best - perfect timing, the perfect boat, and a perfect plan. Waiting for perfect, however, can sometimes mean missing the opportunity to begin.
Saving money, creating time, and preparing to step into the trawler lifestyle is a complex puzzle, especially if you haven't done it before. Over the years, I have spoken with many experienced trawler owners, and I consistently hear one common reflection: they wish they had started sooner.
Finding the right trawler in the right location, with the right equipment, in the best possible condition, at the right price is a tall order. I am often the first to suggest buying your final boat first, as moving up or down can be both costly and time-consuming. But how long do you wait?
At some point, the opportunity in front of you may not feel perfect, but it may be more than good enough to begin.
Getting your financial picture and insurance coverage prepared and pre-approved will help you act quickly when an elusive trawler appears; sometimes it only takes missing out once or twice to realize how important preparation can be.
At JMYS, we have decided to celebrate 2026 as a "Good" year, with our quarterly messages reflecting on recognizing opportunity and moving forward with intention. The future is never perfectly predictable, but many of life's most rewarding experiences start with the decision to begin. Years from now, we may look back and recognize this season as part of the "Good Old Days." How we respond to opportunity often shapes the course of what comes next.
If you are interested in discussing your trawler cruising plans, whether you are planning five years out or believe this could be your year, we invite you to connect and explore how JMYS can help you move forward with confidence, especially when the opportunity feels good enough to begin.
Jeff Merrill
Cell: 949.355.4950
Email: Jeff@JMYS.com
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On March 4th, we passed 10 million views on YouTube! 🎉 What started as simple "Talk Through Tour" videos has grown into one of the largest libraries of trawler knowledge online. READ ARTICLE
Trawlerfest FLL Recap 2026
Reflections from Mark Benno: TrawlerFest Fort Lauderdale 2026 was a full-circle experience--returning from attendee to JMYS team member, with learning, connections, and a shared passion for cruising. READ ARTICLEYouTube Videos
As always, thank you to our YouTube subscriber community for every like and comment! We see and appreciate each reaction and we look forward to bringing you new trawler videos in 2026. Here are the latest videos from our channel.
Cruising Conversations Episode 15 - The 71 Percent
Dock Walk and Talk FLL Trawlerfest 2026
Talk Through Tour - SOLD Nordhavn 55 - Tabula Rasa
Talk Through Tour Nordhavn 40 - Next Dimension
TrawlAboard Playlist We continue to invite you aboard vessels not listed for sale by JMYS - to help you learn more about the wide range of power vessels available for cruising. There are several new TrawlAboards from the Fort Lauderdale Trawlerfest in the works.
Postcard in Paradise
Our community of trawler owners and enthusiasts continues to share special moments from their journeys. Click the image to see the latest postcards on our website -- and be part of the next collection.
Marlow 58 Miss B Haven
Key Biscayne, Florida
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Our Clients Say It Best
Our community of trawler owners and enthusiasts continues to share special moments from their journeys. Click the image to see the latest postcards on our website -- and be part of the next collection.
"A long overdue thank you for guiding us through our first trawler search. We truly appreciated your patience and support as we explored different options--never feeling rushed or pressured. You made what could have been stressful an enjoyable, smooth experience"
-- Peter and Debbie Bisio
Read Testimonial
"From the moment we shifted our thinking from a Great Loop-capable boat to a vessel that could take us to even more destinations, we knew we needed someone with deep Nordhavn expertise."
-- Mark and Catherine Benno
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