NC Beach Runner

Bought my first Ford truck in 1976. Owned nothing but Ford till 2016. After spending six years living on a Trawler with no vehicle, we came ashore and needed a rig. Hard to find a pickup in 2021, so I settled on a Tundra 2013 4.6L crew cab 4x4. Very impressed. I do most work myself. She just turned over 172,000 miles and we love her. I have spent a good amount of time on this site lurking for answers. Thanks to all who give solid advice for us DIYers.

 

Welcome from Texas!



BTW, I’m a 6 pack Captain (yes, I know, that’s cute). What was trawler life like?

EDIT: I miss NC. I was born in Jacksonville (Onslow County). Grew up in Charlotte and spent a many a summers as a kid in Wanchesw. I used to own property on Oak Island in Brunswick County. Business brought me to Texas, but I sure miss the East Coast. I pray to God that I can afford to retire there.

This was my house before she got it in the divorce and defaulted
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3-White-Ln-Oak-Island-NC-28465/78235860_zpid/

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Welcome from VA

 

Black - I'll find some pics. She's a pure stocker though, no mods other than a toneau cover. Trawler life was incredible. My wife and I met in Dec '15. Sold everthing we had and moved onto the boat in May of '16. Lived full time aboard. Over 12,000 miles and a million memories. . .made it hard to sell. But it was time. We made it 5 weeks from the day we listed her to getting a center console to get back on the water. I have a 50 Ton Masters and did some captain gigs along the way. Even on this old girl, I did all my own maintenance - while learning diesels on the fly. We started out in Southport so very familiar with that area. You'll be back. Everyone comes back.


Shangri-La

 

She’s a beaut! I’ve take the Southport Ft Fisher ferry many times. My all time favorite craft is the Selene 53 followed by the Nordic Tugs 54. Makes me jealous.

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!

 

Welcome from So Cal.