Interesting boats

[Donsan]

Per stats on sale page:

Geezz, not too shabby! – 1100 gallons fuel at approx. 6.4 nmpg = 6336 nautical miles with 110 gal (10%) fuel reserve… that’s at 7k; wonder the range at 6k?

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: Stainless steel (560 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (1100 Gallons)

Engine and Mechanical
Economical 135 hp Lugger L6414D diesel with John Deere block (4400 hrs) only burns 1.1 gallons an hour doing 7k @ 1350 rpm. Single lever Morris controls. Fuel filtration and transfer system. Halon fire suppression system. Dripless shaft gland. Trolling valve.

I like everything but the 5 foot draft. That probably isn't an issue in the NW.

 

[Animal]

Per stats on sale page:

Geezz, not too shabby! – 1100 gallons fuel at approx. 6.4 nmpg = 6336 nautical miles with 110 gal (10%) fuel reserve… that’s at 7k; wonder the range at 6k?

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: Stainless steel (560 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (1100 Gallons)

Engine and Mechanical
Economical 135 hp Lugger L6414D diesel with John Deere block (4400 hrs) only burns 1.1 gallons an hour doing 7k @ 1350 rpm. Single lever Morris controls. Fuel filtration and transfer system. Halon fire suppression system. Dripless shaft gland. Trolling valve.

I hadn't even looked at the specs page!!

 

[pilothouse king]

If you've ever wondered what kind of boat a billionaire from the mid





west who could afford to buy one of the biggest boats in the world would buy if he didn't want to show off- here she is!

 

[dwhatty]

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Looks somewhat like a Wilbur.

 

[Art]

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I'd guess... Old School Money! Not Nouveau riche!

 

[MurrayM]

I'd guess... Old School Money! Not Nouveau riche!

My guess as well. That, and he must be the kind of guy who likes to go places to discover things, as opposed to the kind of guy who goes places and revels in his assumption that everybody envies him.

 

[hollywood8118]

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You sure that is not one of the Dinghy's he keeps in the big yacht's garage?
:lol:
HOLLYWOOD

 

[Fish Catcher Jim]

If you are tired of being cut off by "running shoe" drivers you might want to consider one of these. A bit unusual to see it on the Great Lakes as something called the Rush Bagot treaty prevents any warship going there and this one, heading to a museum needed special permission.

Now thats pretty cool!!

 

[Fish Catcher Jim]

Saw this off of Mitlenatch Island in the middle of Georgia Strait. Beautiful.

Yes she is beautiful thats for sure. Wonder what she looks like on the inside ?

 

[Steve]

The Columbus ship replicas are back in Houma, Louisiana. Seems strange they were just here in Feb. 2010 Welcome again!
See post #835 Loafs and Fishes saw them, I believe in Michigan, in September.

 

[loafs and fishes]

Wow. Although, I can't say that I blame them for getting out of the Great Lakes. You sure want to be well south in case the gales of November come early.

 

[Jbear]

Seen near Friday Harbor WA this summer. Russian banker I was told.

 

[cardude01]

Not real purdy IMO.

 

[LRC58Fan]

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Seen near Friday Harbor WA this summer. Russian banker I was told.

Yacht A - in San Francisco also earlier this summer.

More info here:

A (yacht) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Marin]

We saw A in Bellingham Bay the other month. I very much like the look of it. With its reverse-raked stem it reminds me of a modern interpretation of a WWI battle cruiser.

 

[BaltimoreLurker]

How to build the world’s largest ship

BBC - Future - How to build the world?s largest ship

 

[MurrayM]

Found this while checking out Dutch Barge websites...it's a dang purdy, low windage, bilge keeled, ocean crossing capable 52' steel trawler available in kit form;


Trawler | Branson Boat Design Dutch Barges

 

[Art]

Found this while checking out Dutch Barge websites...it's a dang purdy, low windage, bilge keeled, ocean crossing capable 52' steel trawler available in kit form;


Trawler | Branson Boat Design Dutch Barges

Have not time for full review at the moment. First blush - I like the design! Plan to review soon. TY for posting link.

 

[Tad Roberts]

Found this while checking out Dutch Barge websites...it's a dang purdy, low windage, bilge keeled, ocean crossing capable 52' steel trawler available in kit form;


Trawler | Branson Boat Design Dutch Barges

$66,334.00 Canadian dollars for some of the steel. Not including shipping. Of course you would be better off buying the cutting files and having it cut locally. Then find a couple of welders and a helper, three months later you have a bare shell. That's when it really starts to cost big money.....Which is why most just buy a DD from China and go cruising.

 

[Diesel Duck]

....... Which is why most just buy a DD from China and go cruising.

Hey, I resemble that remark. Not to mention I couldn't have said it better myself!

 

[MurrayM]

$66,334.00 Canadian dollars for some of the steel. Not including shipping. Of course you would be better off buying the cutting files and having it cut locally. Then find a couple of welders and a helper, three months later you have a bare shell. That's when it really starts to cost big money.....Which is why most just buy a DD from China and go cruising.

Since when did logic enter the picture when admiring purdy boats

Give the choice, money, and time (none of which I have to spare) I'd rather have that boat, built by my own hands and modestly appointed, than any big name *Bling* boat. But, then again, I kicked logic off the bus when we bought Badger!

 

[healhustler]

It's a good looking boat, I'll give you that. I'd like to be in the position of suffering over the choice of that one or the DD.

 

[siestakey]

75 Viking MY

interesting boat passed it on the ICW yesterday and then Viking had a open house when I got back to the Marina

this is hull number1

 

[siestakey]

More pics

 

[BruceK]

There is a steam powered launch called "ENA", which greatly resembles "The Florence" identified by jeffnick. Currently chartering in Melbourne, she was restored and operated as a private yacht by a group of wealthy Sydney businessmen, and was a joy to behold on the Harbor.

 

[MurrayM]

50' Category B Dutch Barge;

Thomas 50/57/66ft Luxemotor Dutch Barge | Branson Boat Design Dutch Barges

Sigh...

 

[GeorgS]

50' Category B Dutch Barge;

Thomas 50/57/66ft Luxemotor Dutch Barge | Branson Boat Design Dutch Barges

Sigh...

Good looking vessels, very sturdy. Love the twin dry stacks on the photograph ;-)

Here's a 65ft barge towed by the RNLI in "Category A"-conditions: Dover RNLI volunteers rescue 65ft barge in heavy seas - YouTube
from the comments: "the engine room flooded when the coolant pipe came adrift"

 

[pilothouse king]

Who built this beauty? I saw her yesterday in Ft. Pierce. She has the lines of an early model Cheoy Lee (most which had rotted away by 1980) AND a Durbeck. Left me scratching my head- thought you trawler experts might know. She's beautiful and in Bristol condition for sure. Kudo's to her owner.
Look a rubrail- exactly where they are supposed to be!!

 

[rpeterson]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=871854276173284


Check this out. All of comforts of home.....

 

[GeorgS]

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Who built this beauty? I saw her yesterday in Ft. Pierce. She has the lines of an early model Cheoy Lee (most which had rotted away by 1980) AND a Durbeck. Left me scratching my head- thought you trawler experts might know. She's beautiful and in Bristol condition for sure. Kudo's to her owner.
Look a rubrail- exactly where they are supposed to be!!

Looks like a Cheoy Lee 47 SeaMaster, Bill Garden design.