Recreational trawler

For example, many United States production recreational trawlers have a style that includes features such as a raised pilothouse or offset deckhouse.

The purpose of the Portuguese bridge is to deflect green water from slamming against the forward windows of the pilothouse.

When combined with the slower speeds of a displacement hull, these features give such vessels far greater range and economy than similarly sized planing boats.

A large engine room under the main cabin is another feature of true cruising trawlers.

Many also include a diesel generator of 5–20 kW to power domestic appliances, bow thrusters, dinghy cranes, and similar equipment.