Interesting boats

[socalrider]

BTW, why is there a pillow strapped to the shaft? Is that to absorb any drips from the dripless stuffing box???

Maybe a spot to kneel on when operating those valves?

Or reserve buoyancy?

 

[KnotYet]

BTW, why is there a pillow strapped to the shaft? Is that to absorb any drips from the dripless stuffing box???

That looks like a 'throwable' flotation cushion that began life in the dinghy, IMHO.

 

[Pascall]

https://youtu.be/Ly6tuzgB0Pk

 

[Hippocampus]

Truly impressive. And it looks like a purposeful vessel not a floating condo. Delighted someone is repurposing this ship.

 

[Pascall]

Currently, many Dutch, similar cutters, and many younger ones like this one, are being scrapped.

 

[Pascall]

These ships are extremely seaworthy, and are designed to withstand any storm, therefore have a draught of approximately 3.5 meters.
The torso is truss shaped and jogged.
The power ranged from 2000 to 3000 hp, one engine, here in Holland they say, two engines is twice misery!

 

[Art]

These ships are extremely seaworthy, and are designed to withstand any storm, therefore have a draught of approximately 3.5 meters.
The torso is truss shaped and jogged.
The power ranged from 2000 to 3000 hp, one engine, here in Holland they say, two engines is twice misery!

Single Screw: The one engine stops working = Misery!

Twin Screw: One engine stops working = Not too big a deal!

 

[DDW]

Single Screw: The one engine stops working = Misery!

Twin Screw: One engine stops working = Not too big a deal!

But, twice as likely to happen.

 

[Art]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Art View Post
Single Screw: The one engine stops working = Misery!

Twin Screw: One engine stops working = Not too big a deal!

But, twice as likely to happen.

Agreed!

But... Misery is "likely" to be many times worse than... Not too big a deal!

 

[BruceK]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Art View Post
Single Screw: The one engine stops working = Misery!

Twin Screw: One engine stops working = Not too big a deal!



Agreed!

But... Misery is "likely" to be many times worse than... Not too big a deal!

Or reduce the risk of engine failure to zero.
By having no engine

 

[DDW]

Or reduce the risk of engine failure to zero.
By having no engine

I have a thing called a "sailboat", which has an engine but also near zero risk in case it fails.

 

[backinblue]

I have a thing called a "sailboat", which has an engine but also near zero risk in case it fails.

Well, not exactly. If you are motoring your sailboat it should be because conditions are not good for sailing. Could be no wind, or bad wind direction, currents, etc. At least on a motorboat, the engine is likely better maintained and used more regularly. The fuel is also probably fresher and better maintained. To some sailors, the engine is just an afterthought. The only time I had to radio for a tow was when my (new to me) sailboat diesel quit because the fuel pickup was clogged with goo and there was zero wind.

 

[Art]

At sea in sailboat with no motor and no wind = Being in Chains! Better have plenty food and drinking water! Twin screw boat has little chance of being in chains... less of course... you run out of fuel!

In either case... Ship to Shore radio will probably save the day!

 

[backinblue]

At sea in sailboat with no motor and no wind = Being in Chains! Better have plenty food and drinking water! Twin screw boat has little chance of being in chains... less of course... you run out of fuel!

In either case... Ship to Shore radio will probably save the day!

To my knowledge at least, the term is "being in irons" but same idea either way. Actually being in irons does not mean no wind, but rather directly into the wind.

 

[Art]

To my knowledge at least, the term is "being in irons" but same idea either way. Actually being in irons does not mean no wind, but rather directly into the wind.

I was recalling incorrect marine vernacular... from my past lives during the 15th and 16th Centuries. - LOL

 

[Hippocampus]

On a leeshore in serious weather having a working ancillary screw is a wonderful thing. Having sat for days in the Sargasso Sea it helps as well. Think on both power and sail there’s folks who maintain their boats and those who don’t. With smaller engines and at least three sided access with little issue with “engine room headroom servicing a sailboat engine usually involves a lot less boat yoga.

 

[hollywood8118]

Saw this on Craigslist Seattle.


I have very conflicting views about this boat
It's "unique" kind of different looking for sure.
Probably you either love or hate the look.
Interesting lines.


Hollywood


https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/boa/d/la-conner-1983-modutech-45my/7612340860.html

 

[KnotYet]

Fiberglas? If so that dent in the keel is worrisome...

 

[Cargile]

I have no confliction what so ever and am taken by it. I do have a penchant for unique boats. I own a Cargile Cutter. If it surveyed well, at $39K and 45' I would be on board. The killer is it is 3K miles north west of me. Que lastima!

Saw this on Craigslist Seattle.
I have very conflicting views about this boat
It's "unique" kind of different looking for sure.
Probably you either love or hate the look.
Interesting lines. Hollywood https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/boa/d/la-conner-1983-modutech-45my/7612340860.html

 

[Art]

Saw this on Craigslist Seattle.


I have very conflicting views about this boat
It's "unique" kind of different looking for sure.
Probably you either love or hate the look.
Interesting lines.


Hollywood


https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/boa/d/la-conner-1983-modutech-45my/7612340860.html

Read this in the linked ad: "The vessel suffered minor grounding damage on the undercarriage, so they've reduced the price. Boat is seaworthy even with the damage."

Then look at the crushed center of keel bottom photos: That hull's keel and surrounding bottom area is DAMAGED!! Hogged in its center.

 

[darkside]

To my knowledge at least, the term is "being in irons" but same idea either way. Actually being in irons does not mean no wind, but rather directly into the wind.

Pretty close. To be in irons means the boat won't tack when more or less directly into the wind, and light wind at that. You will have to back the jib, or even back down, to achieve the desired tack. Happens quite a bit on heavy catamarans and some just gybe to avoid it.

 

[slowgoesit]

From the Ad: "The vessel suffered minor grounding damage on the undercarriage, so they've reduced the price. Boat is seaworthy even with the damage"

Translation: "She hasn't sunk . . . . yet."

 

[Art]

From the Ad: "The vessel suffered minor grounding damage on the undercarriage, so they've reduced the price. Boat is seaworthy even with the damage"

Translation: "She hasn't sunk . . . . yet."

Good one! Nothing like boat speak!!

 

[OldDan1943]

Broke the “back” the back????

 

[backinblue]

Pretty close. To be in irons means the boat won't tack when more or less directly into the wind, and light wind at that. You will have to back the jib, or even back down, to achieve the desired tack. Happens quite a bit on heavy catamarans and some just gybe to avoid it.

Correct, I just didn't bother going into that detail. Also happens on very light cats like Hobies. You need a bit of speed to successfuly tack, or as you said, you can gybe upwind, so to speak.

 

[phillippeterson]

Fiberglas? If so that dent in the keel is worrisome...

"Minor dent in the keel" my donkey. Lop off two or three zeros on the price and I'd still not take it.

 

[phillippeterson]

From the Ad: "The vessel suffered minor grounding damage on the undercarriage, so they've reduced the price. Boat is seaworthy even with the damage"

Translation: "She hasn't sunk . . . . yet."

"Handyman's dream", to copy a realtor phrase.

 

[Cargile]

Read this in the linked ad: "The vessel suffered minor grounding damage on the undercarriage, so they've reduced the price. Boat is seaworthy even with the damage."
Then look at the crushed center of keel bottom photos: That hull's keel and surrounding bottom area is DAMAGED!! Hogged in its center.

Thanks a lot. So what was your profession, raining on parades?

 

[Art]

Thanks a lot. So what was your profession, raining on parades?

Truth... just the facts. Nothing more. nothing less. Pictures are worth a thousand words.

Would you purchase that boat at that price and "try" to repair extreme damage from an obviously severe grounding that crushed the keel and warped the boat's bottom plane??

Read some of the posts after mine.

 

[Adopo]

I like these Cheoy Lee yachts, this one looks like it is in really good condition with just over 1,000 hours. Why are all of these boats so far away?

Somebody in the area should look at this.

https://www.yachtworld.co.uk/yacht/2003-cheoy-lee-lrmy-8839086/