Interesting boats

[slowgoesit]

Nice boat - Thanks! Volvo engines though... I'll leave it at that.

Yep, totally agree. Interesting looking design though . . .

 

[backinblue]

This is worth a watch

 

[Art]

If nothing else, this is interesting

https://www.facebook.com/popularmechanics/videos/flying-shark-boat/646126272468103/

I'm gonna show that to my multi millionaire son!!

 

[backinblue]

I'm gonna show that to my multi millionaire son!!

Not too bad, $80-100K toy, custom built for the individual. More fun than a Tesla!

 

[Art]

This is worth a watch

60 mph top speed does not impress me... especially for a boat probably costing +/- a million $$$. Heck... my buddy's 27' Fountain does over 90 mph at WOT. It would leave that fancy-dan in the its wake!

 

[backinblue]

60 mph top speed does not impress me... especially for a boat probably costing +/- a million $$$. Heck... my buddy's 27' Fountain does over 90 mph at WOT. It would leave that fancy-dan in the its wake!

I think it's probably well-suited for it's mission. It's not the fatest boat on the water, but that's what heliocoptors are for.

 

[Alaskaflyer]

And radios.

60mph in a utility vessel is plenty fast. Amazingly fast.

 

[slowgoesit]

60 mph top speed does not impress me... especially for a boat probably costing +/- a million $$$. Heck... my buddy's 27' Fountain does over 90 mph at WOT. It would leave that fancy-dan in the its wake!

Yep, but it's pretty hard to outrun that radio!:lol:

 

[OldDan1943]

Yep, but it's pretty hard to outrun that radio!:lol:

60mph in a small boat?
I'll remain ashore and watch the crash.

I dont know of any 'look ahead' or standard depth sounder that will give you enough warning to react.

And then we have folks who think the ICW is a big RR. Put the autopilot on 'course to follow'. They will get a BIG surprise when the go aground.

 

[localboy]

A serious beauty.

https://youtu.be/4JB98U-ugXE

 

[backinblue]

A serious beauty.

https://youtu.be/4JB98U-ugXE

No doubt a serious boat, but beauty is subjective.

 

[FlyWright]

This is worth a watch

What...no head?

 

[backinblue]

I thought that was strange too, or maybe they just didn't show it. But it does come with some good firepower!

 

[Art]

I think it's probably well-suited for it's mission. It's not the fatest boat on the water, but that's what heliocoptors are for.

I didn't mention... That friend of mine is quite rich - not from hard work!

 

[OldDan1943]

the 2 inboard engines seem to be a bit smaller.
The head is super secret so they could not show it to you.

 

[rslifkin]

the 2 inboard engines seem to be a bit smaller.
The head is super secret so they could not show it to you.

The center engines are often mounted lower with triples and quads. Presumably to keep them at the right height relative to the V shaped hull bottom (but moving the outboards down would add drag).

 

[OldDan1943]

The center engines are often mounted lower with triples and quads. Presumably to keep them at the right height relative to the V shaped hull bottom (but moving the outboards down would add drag).

Your explanation makes sense.
Initially I thought they were 'get home' engines. LOL

 

[FlyWright]

Your explanation makes sense.
Initially I thought they were 'get home' engines. LOL

That's so Trawlerist of you!!!!!!!!

 

[OldDan1943]

Another entry.

2011 Legacy 32 MKIII Monroe, Michigan - Pier 33

 

[Gdavid]

Another entry.

2011 Legacy 32 MKIII Monroe, Michigan - Pier 33

Pretty boat, reminds me of a Fisher motor sailor. Hull looks very similar.

 

[OldDan1943]

I noticed a lot of galvanized piping that, IMO, should be replaced with bronze.
Maybe the 'need' is not so demanding in fresh water but....

Now, where to put the A/C??

I must be missing something.... 'How to raise and lower the mast without using a crane.'

 

[HTurner]

I noticed a lot of galvanized piping that, IMO, should be replaced with bronze.
Maybe the 'need' is not so demanding in fresh water but....

Now, where to put the A/C??

I must be missing something.... 'How to raise and lower the mast without using a crane.'

Mast is probably in a pulpit... just hinges forward. The boom is used as a lever.


Nice boat.

 

[Mako]

Wow that’s super cute!

Reminds me of a Michael Kasten style.

 

[phillippeterson]

Perhaps this one...

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2014/aluship-vripack-trawler-explorer-vessel-79--2638999/

 

[HTurner]

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1986/lord-nelson-victory-3863117/

 

[backinblue]

Perhaps this one...

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2014/aluship-vripack-trawler-explorer-vessel-79--2638999/

Not my style, but if you plan to cross oceans should do the job.

 

[healhustler]

That's so Trawlerist of you!!!!!!!!

Al: Couldn’t you use your influence to make “Trawlerist” a descriptive member category like Guru, especially for us full-displacement, slow moving enthusiasts? (Notice, I didn’t say “purists”).

 

[Art]

Another entry.

2011 Legacy 32 MKIII Monroe, Michigan - Pier 33

Neat!!

 

[cardude01]

Neat!!

That one resembles my boat, but mine is not as “cute” IMO.

 

[backinblue]

That one resembles my boat, but mine is not as “cute” IMO.

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I recognized it as an Island Packet and owned one but never saw something quite like it. What's the history?