PNW Drifter
Senior Member
Good Day Everyone,
About 8 years ago, I purchased a 29' converted ex-gillnetter fishing boat, built by Barry Farrell. I think the boat is from the mid-1970's. It is currently powered by a turbocharged and after-cooled Volvo AD41B 200hp (mid-1980s).
The Farrell design is ubiquitous to the BC coast, and one can expect to see a Farrell in virtually every marina in BC. These solid fibreglass hulled boats have stood the test of time.
Vessels Built by the Farrell Family.
Harbour Publishing: Boats in My Blood
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Interestingly enough, my great grandfather, John Andrews, built boats on the Thames River in England. He pioneered a new design that had a sloping stern, giving rise to the "slipper launch".
Slipper launches still "HOT" - Henley Sales & Charter
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slipper_launch
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Before buying the Farrell, I was considering building a boat from plans, and I went as far as purchasing the Devlin Surf Scoter 26 plans, and the Devlin stitch and glue books. - plans for sale if anyone is interested- pm me.
However, I saw an ad in the paper (back in those days!) for the Farrell, and it was going to be cheaper and faster to get out on the water with buying a used boat.
I bought the boat at a great price point, because at the time, the marina it was at was closing, and the owner wanted to move south. My family and I have enjoyed some great adventures and fishing on this boat. That being said, underneath the white paint, the wooden house was rotting, and now the time has come to do something about it.
As I looked closer and deeper into the boat, it was clear that the renovation would be substantial, but I would try to save what I could. In the end, the whole thing was gutted, which was a relief in a way, as I now had a blank slate to work with.
I'm going to share my journey in this thread. Please join in with me, as I hope you will find it entertaining. :lol:
About 8 years ago, I purchased a 29' converted ex-gillnetter fishing boat, built by Barry Farrell. I think the boat is from the mid-1970's. It is currently powered by a turbocharged and after-cooled Volvo AD41B 200hp (mid-1980s).
The Farrell design is ubiquitous to the BC coast, and one can expect to see a Farrell in virtually every marina in BC. These solid fibreglass hulled boats have stood the test of time.
Vessels Built by the Farrell Family.
Harbour Publishing: Boats in My Blood
-----------
Interestingly enough, my great grandfather, John Andrews, built boats on the Thames River in England. He pioneered a new design that had a sloping stern, giving rise to the "slipper launch".
Slipper launches still "HOT" - Henley Sales & Charter
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slipper_launch
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Before buying the Farrell, I was considering building a boat from plans, and I went as far as purchasing the Devlin Surf Scoter 26 plans, and the Devlin stitch and glue books. - plans for sale if anyone is interested- pm me.
However, I saw an ad in the paper (back in those days!) for the Farrell, and it was going to be cheaper and faster to get out on the water with buying a used boat.
I bought the boat at a great price point, because at the time, the marina it was at was closing, and the owner wanted to move south. My family and I have enjoyed some great adventures and fishing on this boat. That being said, underneath the white paint, the wooden house was rotting, and now the time has come to do something about it.
As I looked closer and deeper into the boat, it was clear that the renovation would be substantial, but I would try to save what I could. In the end, the whole thing was gutted, which was a relief in a way, as I now had a blank slate to work with.
I'm going to share my journey in this thread. Please join in with me, as I hope you will find it entertaining. :lol: