Red Light, Green Light
Stop and go, start and finish—common steps in life that we learned early on. The leader gives directions to the players as the game is filled with quick sprints and screeching stops; you remember: green light means GO, red light means STOP. The game, Red Light, Green Light, is a simple childhood diversion that teaches you to listen, pay attention, and follow commands as you compete to be the first to cross the finish line.
Aboard a trawler, you play many variations of Red Light/Green Light as you shift between underway and at rest. An aquatic command could be red for anchoring and green for being underway through the water, but these colors are reserved for navigational purposes by identifying the sides of your boat.
Coincidentally called “running lights”, red for port and green for starboard—these lights enable other vessels to understand your heading and course. The white anchor light at the top of your mast signifies stop.
When you grow up, will you regret never leaving shore or will you cast off and turn adventures into memories?
If you are ashore and thinking about going cruising on a trawler, you are in “red-light” mode.
The right time may never reveal itself…going cruising won’t happen unless you give yourself permission to pull up the anchor holding you in “red” and just green-light it!
Please call, text, or email if you’re done staying anchored in the past and are ready to green-light your future plans and push away from the dock.
Jeff Merrill
Cell: 949.355.4950
Email: Jeff@JMYS.com
CURRENT LISTINGS
Nordhavn 46
Arcadia J
Tapestry
We’re excited to share that several trawlers have found new owners and are now out cruising: Nordhavn 40 Dei Amor, American Tug 435 Odyssey, Nordhavn 47 Ranger, and Selene 48 Highlander. Congratulations to all the buyers, sellers, and brokers involved in making these sales possible!
Brochures, trawler details, and past JMYS sales are available on our website.
Nordhavn 40
Dei Amor
American Tug 435
Odyssey
Nordhavn 47
Ranger
Selene 48 Highlander
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Welcome Josh Johnson
Josh Johnson joined the JMYS broker team in August and is based in Alaska. Looking for a knowledgeable broker? Read his full bio on our website.
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Postcard in Paradise
Our community of trawler owners and enthusiasts have been sharing snapshots of their adventures. Click on the image to check out the latest postcards on our website — and send us your favorite trawler photo to be part of the next collection!
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Our Clients Say It Best
“Having moved back east just as Selene 48 Highlander went on the market made it tough to keep her show-ready. Jeff and Eric stepped in with care and attention to detail, giving us peace of mind from afar. We’ll always be grateful for JMYS’ efforts.”
— Dixon & Kiki