5 Trawler Boats That Can Take You Across the Ocean

5 Trawler Boats That Can Take You Across the Ocean | Boats Empire What does it actually take for a trawler to cross an ocean when there's no land in sight for days? Not just a big fuel tank — it takes the right hull design, real fuel range, stability, reliable engines, and backup systems built for when the coastline disappears completely. In this documentary, we count down five trawlers engineered for genuine long-range passagemaking, from a rugged steel-hulled expedition boat to a builder whose hulls have completed real, documented ocean crossings and circumnavigations for decades. Each boat represents a different answer to the same question: how do you carry your entire home safely across open water? All specifications, fuel capacities, and range figures are presented as manufacturer-published or independently documented estimates rather than guarantees, since real-world range depends on configuration, loading, weather, and how a vessel is actually operated at sea. If this gave you a real sense of what it takes to cross an ocean under your own power, like this video, subscribe to Boats Empire, and turn on notifications for more remarkable boats and stories from the world of long-range cruising. Tell us in the comments: if you had one of these trawlers fueled and ready to go, which one would you choose, and where would you go first? #BoatsEmpire #Trawlers #OceanCrossing #Nordhavn #LongRangeCruising