The 2012 Seattle Boat Show is over…… you didn’t make it this year….. and now you feel you missed the boat…..not so!!

Waterline Boats has moved its Helmsman Trawlers and Boatshed Seattle displays, and our stock Helmsman Trawlers 38 Pilothouse to our Westlake office and docks in Seattle! Stop by to view our Helmsman Trawlers 42 Cruiser, 38 Pilothouse, 37 Sedan and 37 Downeast scale models up close. We will be happy to answer any of your questions and excited to inform you about this extraordinary line of trawlers. Step aboard the 38 Pilothouse and see for yourself the exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design and solid construction of the proven Helmsman Trawlers line.

Waterline Boats’ brokerage is powered by the Boatshed System. Click Here to view the entire Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle Inventory. Toss us a line to contact@waterlineboats.com or give us a call 206.282.0110. We’d love to assist you in your boat search and help find the boat that’s right for you.
Helmsman Trawlers, Waterline Boats & Boatshed Seattle Display
Helmsman Trawlers 38 Pilothouse

David and Jane Ritchey have joined the Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle crew. While the front line contact (email addresses and phone) is David, he and Jane will be working together to list and sell boats.

Contact information:
david@waterlineboats.com
david@boatshedseattle.com
mobile 206-954-4647

David and Jane live in Coon Bay, Hansville (at the entrance to Hood Canal) and will be focusing on the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas and Bainbridge Island. They are experienced boaters, having owned power boats and sail boats, and have cruised extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Welcome Aboard!

We’re on the lake! Visit Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle at the Seattle Boat Show!
January 27 – February 5     2012

Waterline Boats is displaying a new Helmsman Trawlers 38 Pilothouse on the water. Step aboard to see the quality and design features of the Helmsman Trawlers line — you’ll understand why we are so excited about these boats!

You will also find us in the display tent at the Lake Union venue where we have a booth with display models of the entire Helmsman Trawlers line —we’ll be pleased to explain the features of all the models. We are also featuring all of our Boatshed Seattle brokerage listings (100 in all) in this display. Our booth will be staffed with experienced Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle agents eager to talk about boating and happy to assist you in finding the vessel that’s right for you.

View the map below to locate our venues.
We look forward to your visit.
For further information on the show, click here!

- Featured Boat of the Week!

This beautiful boathouse-kept 2001 West Bay SonShip Motoryacht could be mistaken for a 2012 — it truly is in “like-new condition!” This gorgeous yacht’s accommodations include two large staterooms with queen-size berths, plus a third stateroom with over/under bunk-style berths. The master stateroom has a separate head and shower. A second head and shower and apartment-sized washer/dryer is located amidships. The elegant, spacious salon is decorated with a custom U-shaped cozy couch and comfortable, coordinating chairs.  Appointments in the stylish galley include a Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, electric four-burner glass cook top, standard-sized oven, dishwasher, trash compactor, ice maker and microwave.

A fantastic flybridge with full electronics, a covered, carpeted cockpit outfitted with a stainless Jen-Air grill and a full-standing -height engine room equipped with a Firewatch system and a fire extinguishing system all make this vessel the perfect nearly-new motoryacht.

Click to view full specs and many more photos – West Bay SonShip 58 Motoryacht

HO! HO! HO! Santa’s elves thought of everything on this 2000 Rinker 340 fiesta vee! 

• stern thruster
• generator
• inverter Chartplotter/Fishfinder
• 32’ Flatscreen TV
• cockpit refrigerator
• electric downriggers
• canvas/eisenglass cockpit enclosure
• cockpit shower
• so much more!

Accommodations include 5 berths – 2 doubles and 1 single in one cabin. A vacuflush toilet, sink/vanity with separate shower stall make up the head. Galley appointments include a refrigerator, 2 burner electric stove, built in microwave, coffee maker and stainless steel sink. The interior cabin decks are newly carpeted as well as new re-upholstered interior cushions.

The cockpit layout is great for entertaining with abundant adult-size seating, a wet bar, useful counter space and refrigerator all just aft of the helm seat.

Rinker is a family-owned company known for building practical and affordable boats. The Rinker 340 fiesta vee is comparable to Sea Ray, Chapparral, Crownline, Formula and Four Winns. If you haven’t been aboard one click here to view full specs and 58 photos. Or give us a call — she’s At Our Seattle Docks on Lake Union. 206.282.0110

Waterline Boats,

I wanted to drop you a note and tell you how much Marian and I are enjoying
our Helmsman 38.  After our first cruising season we have come to enjoy the
boat more and more with each journey.  We have had occasion to use her
planing capabilities and were pleasantly surprised at how well the boat
handled the confused sea-state.  Coming from a stabilized Nordhavn 40, I
find the motion of the Helmsman to be very accommodating for lots of
different conditions.

The boat is really well constructed and the engine room is a delight to work
in.  I really like being able to comfortably scoot around the engine and
perform all the maintenance tasks with vast amounts of elbow room.  It’s
easy to service the batteries and all the running gear is equally easily
accessible.

Finally, we find the flybridge to be a delight.  Operating the boat from
under the bimini is really like owning a second boat, something we had
forgotten since our Nordhavn didn’t have a flybridge.  In closing I’d like
to say how enjoyable it has been to work with Waterline Boats in Seattle.
Clearly you are building a business that is focused on the long run and will
weather these challenging economic times by bringing innovative products and
services to an increasingly discerning customer base.  My best advice for
your customers is to go now, because the one thing they aren’t making more
of is time.

Thanks again,

Scott and Marian Bulger, Helmsman 38 Pilothouse, HOBOMACK

The Camano 31 Trawler (Trolls and Gnomes) are well-regarded boats for many reasons.

• Quality Canadian craftsmanship
• Stable, efficient Keelform hull design
• Stout, sturdy, capable construction
• 360 degree visibility from helm
• Easy-to-maintain inside and out
• They usually survey very well due to design and construction
• They hold their value well
• the list goes on and on…..

This 1996 Camano 31 is unbelievably clean and shows as nearly new. Which is a tribute not only to the previous owners, but to the quality of construction of these popular Pacific Northwest Trawlers. This particular model has many system and interior upgrades which make an already desirable boat even more appealing!

View 68 photos and full specifications of this 1996 Camano 31 Trawler – CLICK HERE!

We have more of these practical, efficient and comfortable cruising Camano Trawlers! Just click on the links below.

1995 Camano 31 Troll
1999 Camano 31 Troll
2002 Camano 31 Troll
2003 Camano 31 Gnome
2005 Camano 31 Troll

Buying / Selling – New / Used – 31 / 41 – Blogs / Events
We are the “go to” guys for Camano Trawlers!

Call us! 206.282.0110

You’ll want to SEA this!

Pick up the December Issue of SEA Magazine (hitting mailboxes and newsstands now), to read the Sea Trial article on the Helmsman Trawlers 38 Pilothouse, which is also featured on the cover of the issue. Can’t wait? CLICK HERE to dowload a PDF version of the article.

SEA the Helmsman Trawlers 38 Pilothouse for yourself! Visit Waterline Boats’ office in Seattle for your own personal tour of this gem.

Want to learn more? CLICK HERE for more information about the 2012 Helmsman Trawlers 38 Pilothouse tested in this Sea Trial. Or CLICK HERE to learn more about the entire line of Helmsman Trawlers.

Lake Union Floating Home for Sale!

Great Harbour GH37, Seattle, WA
Beautiful HOME on the water! Transferable live-aboard moorage with a Seattle Skyline view!

2BR/2BA
Moorage- less than $450/month!
Staterooms- 2
Heads- 2 full (with showers), 0 partial
Fridge/Freezer- 1 full size
Washer/Dryer- 1 full size
Heater- Webasto hot water heat
Hot Water System
Sq Footage- 455 (more than many Belltown condos!)
Parking available

DESCRIPTION

Beautiful 2 bedroom overlooking the Harbor, with view decks on two levels!

Parking is available, a bus stop is located nearby.
You’ll be living in an excellent location, parks, gym, bike trail, restaurants and shopping all nearby.

And if you want a change of view, this spacious floating home is a sturdy twin-diesel trawler capable of cruising to the San Juans, the Gulf Islands and beyond.

Additional photos & full specs. Great Harbour 37

Contact info:
Scott Helker
206.915.0276
scott@waterlineboats.com

Waterline Boats was pleased to deliver a new Mariner 42 Classic Trawler to its new owners!

Dave & Joyce Bartram (pictured above) took delivery at our Seattle, Lake Union office and enjoyed their first cruise to their homeport of Deep Bay, Vancouver Island, BC. Dave & Joyce have already begun preparations to cruise their Mariner to Alaska next summer. Congratulations Dave & Joyce!