The 2025 Baltimore TrawlerFest brought together trawler owners, buyers, and cruising enthusiasts for three vibrant days on the docks of the Inner Harbor — marking the final TrawlerFest of the year.
JMYS is proud to serve as a national sponsor of the TrawlerFest events produced by PassageMaker Magazine. Each show brings together an outstanding group of passionate boaters and seasoned experts – all gathering on the docks to talk boats.
After two days of classroom sessions, Thursday opened the in-water show, and Jeff Merrill took viewers along the docks to meet friends, explore boats, and capture the energy of the event. Despite a few passing clouds, the harbor was alive with conversation, seminars, and plenty of trawler talk.
Catch the full Dock Walk & Talk from TrawlerFest Baltimore 2025!
Baltimore Highlights – TrawlAboard
More than 30 trawlers and cruising yachts filled the marina, creating a lively scene on the docks. JMYS proudly showcased the Ocean Alexander 50 Lightning, a proven two-time Great Loop veteran that turned heads throughout the show.
Among the many trawlers on display, Selene Americas stood out with an impressive lineup — the Selene 53 Shangri La, Selene 54 Full Circle, and Selene 60 Coffee Break, alongside favorites like the Fleming 55, Nordic Tug 34, Swift Trawler 41, and Kadey-Krogen 44 Karma.
ALEXANDER 50 LIGHTNING – Talk View Tour – Trawler for Sale
Watch the walkthrough tour of this boat. Lightning is a 2007 Ocean Alexander 50 Classicco powered by a 300 HP John Deere 6068, offering a smooth ride with Key Power active fin stabilizers.
NORDHAVN 41 Trawler Tour – TrawlAboard Episode 18
Jeff was able to film a quick tour of the Nordhavn 41 Ruth Pearl with Nathan from www.The71Percent.com
Familiar Faces & Industry Friends
TrawlerFest is as much about people as it is about boats. Below, you’ll find photos capturing both, and for those who attended Jeff’s seminars, links to the PowerPoint PDFs and handouts are included as well.
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Before wrapping up, Jeff confirmed that three TrawlerFest events are planned for 2026, promising another exciting season ahead. The JMYS team looks forward to connecting with more owners, filming new tours, and continuing to celebrate the trawler lifestyle.
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