Trawler - Terminology Question

[KnotConnected]

don't ask how this came up in conversation with a buddy and myself, but the question is: What is the upper part of a trawler called? Is it still a fly bridge? Does it have a special name?

 

[southkogs]

A trawler (as I understand it) doesn't necessarily have that upper deck to it, so I would still call it a flybridge. Pilothouse and hull style are more what defines a trawler if I've got it right.

 

[Ned L]

The forward arrow in your picture would be 'the bridge'. I don't know that "flying Bridge" would really apply as that term was traditionally on a sedan cruiser or sport fisherman as an option.
I don't know what you would call the area of after seating up topsides. That 'area' was pretty much designed into boats long after traditional terminology was established. I'll admit I'm not up on the latest lingo.

 

[smokeonthewater]

I would call that a flying bridge.. Especially since there could also be a bridge below.

The other arrow... Upper deck?? Poop deck???? Lol

 

[Old Mud]

Oh i thought you were asking about a Trawler. In this case the aft rigging would be called a Gantry with a net reel. Then Mast and boom and the outriggers P&S. Oh and the house top.

 

[Ned L]

Sorry for a short drift here..... Hope you don't mind.

Oh i thought you were asking about a Trawler. In this case the aft rigging would be called a Gantry with a net reel. Then Mast and boom and the outriggers P&S. Oh and the house top.

Ahhh,... Net reel is correct,.. (At least on the east coast) it is a "gallows", not a "gantry".
And the picture is most likely of a "dragger", a western rigged dragger to be correct. Though the difference between a trawler and a dragger really is the gear being towed. A trawler is towing lighter weight mid water gear, and a dragger is towing heavier bottom gear. Different gear to catch different fish.

Thank you,.... Back to to topic.