Ken & Karen Schuler, Owners of  Trawlers Midwest

OUR LOCATION: The trawlers and catamarans are on display at the Manitowoc Marina, Manitowoc, Wisconsin (80 miles north of Milwaukee). We have all the boats on A Dock and one of them serves as our Boat Office. It is marked with a sign.

Boats are open for viewing 9:30 to 4:30 Monday thru Saturday in June, July, and August. Appointments are encouraged for serious buyers.

Appointment needed during during off-season - September through May.

Ken and Karen enjoy working with their customers to make the purchase of a trawler or catamaran an enjoyable experience. One year to 9 months before expected delivery is not too soon to start the process. Ordering a trawler or catamaran before its scheduled start date allows you to choose colors and outfit it with just the options that are important to you. Ken and Karen will explain the pros and cons of the options available. Of course, in-stock trawlers and catamarans are available for immediate purchase.

After the purchase, Ken and Karen will spend as much time as their customers need to become familiar with all the systems on their vessels, the maintenance issues, and hands-on maneuvering and operating. Purchasing a trawler or catamaran from Trawlers Midwest will be fun from start to finish with the end result being a quality yacht you will be proud to own for many years to come.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the south: Traveling north on Interstate 43 from Milwaukee, take first exit for Manitowoc, turn right and follow signs for Highway 151 North. This will take you to the downtown giving you a good view of the large Budweiser bottles on silos as you're coming down Washington Street. Turn left on 8th Street (one-way), proceed for several blocks going over the bridge, then take an immediate right on Maritime Drive and this will bring you past the Maritime Museum, the Best Western Lakefront Hotel, the YMCA, and then the Manitowoc Marina. You will find our boats and boat office on A Dock.

From the north: go south on Interstate 43 from Green Bay (sign says to Milwaukee), take the first exit for Manitowoc to Highway 10/42. Turn left on Highway 10/42 east and stay on all the way to the lake where you will take a right on Maritime Drive. You will soon see the sailboat masts at the Manitowoc Marina. You will find our boats and boat office on A Dock.

From the west: Highway 10 and 310 east take first exit for Manitowoc for Highway 10 and 42. Follow same as coming from north.

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S.S. Badger Car Ferry

Take a shortcut across Lake Michigan, and put your trip on cruise control. The 410' S.S. Badger offers daily sailings during the Spring, Summer, and Fall between Ludington, MI and Manitowoc, WI (and your car can go with you!). In addition to saving up to 400 tedious driving miles, the 4-hour cruise features great food, entertainment, a gift shop, and spectacular views of Lake Michigan. View more information at their web site, www.ssbadger.com, or call (800) 841-4243. 

From the carferry: Follow the driveway out of the parking lot and proceed west, turn right on 8th Street and proceed for seven blocks going over the bridge, then take an immediate right on Maritime Drive and this will bring you past the Maritime Museum, the Best Western Lakefront Hotel, the YMCA, and then the Manitowoc Marina. You will find our boats and boat office on A Dock.

Lake Express Ferry 

Modern, High-Speed Ferry Service Arrives in Milwaukee - Lake Express Will Carry Cars and Passengers

Milwaukee, Wis. - A fast, modern, and comfortable mode of transportation across Lake Michigan by Lake Express ferry service will run between Milwaukee and Muskegon. Lake Express will start carrying cars and passengers June 1, 2004, across Lake Michigan in just 2-1/2 hours. For more information, call 1-866-914-1010 or go to www.lake-express.com. 

Local Airports

Airports that are close to us include Green Bay, Appleton, and Milwaukee. If you are a private pilot, Manitowoc has its own small airport. Please contact us for more information and directions from airports.

Accommodations

If you want to stay close to the marina, the newly renovated Best Western Lakefront Hotel is within walking distance of the marina and located next to the Maritime Museum. With a beautiful view of Lake Michigan, this hotel combines elegance and casual all in one, and features all the amenities of a fine resort including a pool, whirlpool, saunas, restaurant, and cocktail lounge. Their phone number is 800-654-5353. Please ask for the Trawlers Midwest rate for a special discount. You have to call the hotel directly to get the rate; it will not come through if you try to register on-line. The regular rates are $179 during the summer season and $99 during the winter season. Trawlers Midwest special rate is $80 for the summer or winter.