I forget the full story on Poseiden but she was not originally a marina queen. She was commissioned by a local business person and later owned by a corporation who used her for entertaining. She obviously had the misfortune of being remodeled in the 1980s. For the times and for the area, she was sort of a mega-yacht, last of the bygone Era when the rich and famous would take their yachts to Catalina for the weekend thus large anchors were not really needed. Recall, the yacht Natalie Wood died on at Catalina was actually a bit smaller than this Poseiden (with Robert Wagner and Christopher Walken - three of the hottest stars I Hollywood at the time).Yeah, it doesn't look much worse than many other boats out there. When I see pix like that glass-looking sculpture perched on a granite table... I get the impression that was more dock queen than ocean-going.
60' Splendour has apparently seen better days:Recall, the yacht Natalie Wood died on at Catalina was actually a bit smaller than this Poseiden
Given the skyrocketing price of plywood these days that might be a spendy project.I found this interesting (Flo-Mo also has designs for kayaks, rowing shells, and wherry's)
Given the skyrocketing price of plywood these days that might be a spendy project.
Those boats cost around $700 to $800 using MAS epoxies and Okume marine ply, the cheapest current marine ply I can find in the sizes required. The cost of regular construction lumber has put many projects on hold for me this year. I miss those days of $1.98 8ft. studs.Given the skyrocketing price of plywood these days that might be a spendy project.
Because who wouldn't want a vessel with an operating engine order telegraph?
Apparently Lister Blackstone engines are at least partially supported by the successor, MAN Diesel.
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/19...yJS1gbU84JiAgpTYsBNpFGsCfBm6RxmRoCxfkQAvD_BwE
Of course...if I could, I would just buy MV Fintry instead, which still also has the telegraph mounted at the helm (if not as prominently), and is powered by Caterpillar.
Because who wouldn't want a vessel with an operating engine order telegraph?
Apparently Lister Blackstone engines are at least partially supported by the successor, MAN Diesel.
This boat is available for free and has a great name! How can you ever go wrong with that winning combination???View attachment 117054
An innovative solution to those persistent British engine oil leaks I suppose. I wonder if they have deck fills?
Looking at the scum lines, I think someone lost Hope a while ago!
Jim
Seen this morning in East Sound, Orcas Island, WA
This was posted to a Fujifilm camera forum and they are wondering what the story/history is here? I have no idea. Think it was taken in England.