Meet the crew behind Red Pearl
June 2, 2020 Larry and Dea wrote down their goal to embark on the Great Loop in the year 2025. 5 years later we are are realizing our dream! We would love to have you follow along on our journey!

Our journey around the Great Loop
Join us as we explore America’s waterways aboard our Mainship 400 Trawler, sharing stories and tips from each stop.

Our plan
We plan to spend the spend the summer learning the in’s and out’s of cruising on Lake Michigan out of Pier 1000 Marina in Benton Harbor, MI. We will begin the journey south at the end of the summer
About Red Pearl
Red Pearl is a reliable, well-equipped Mainship 400 Trawler. Dea refers to her as a slow, fat boat with a cruising speed of about 9 mph.


Join our adventure
Join us on this wild voyage as we navigate the waterways, sharing mishaps, tips, and stories from every port.