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[nemier]

Good morning TF crew!
Just found this thread, which is quite coincidental as I have just been organizing some photos for our website. Welcome to our boat, INFINITY #1 of 2

1. Julie & Andy on the hard, feb 37th, 2015
2. on the hard, Oahu, Hawaii
3. on the hard, Oahu, Hawaii
4. on the hard, Oahu, Hawaii
5. Tenacatita, MX, Sept, 2014
6. Bedwell Bay, Vancouver, BC - flopper stoppers out
7. Bedwell Bay, Vancouver, BC - early morning coffee
8. Ko Olina Marina, Hawaii - Julie blinging things up
9. Pilot House
10. main electrical panel in passage way

 

[nemier]

Welcome to our boat, INFINITY #2 of 2,,, (continued)


11. Galley - after our reno, 2013
12. Salon - after our reno, 2013
13. Salon - stbd side, at night, in Hawaii - 2014
14. Salon - port side, at night, San Diego - 2013
15. Main engine - Julie and I doing valve clearance adjustments, Oct 2014

Our M.E, is a Lugger 6125A, Komatsu block, 325 continuous HP, well over 8500 hrs so far,,, & purrs like a kitten.

 

[Rogerh]

Wow, Infinity is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Codger2]

But being a senior-plus citizen, I'm not too keen about the ladder.

I wasn't either, Mark, until I tried it a couple of times. It's no problem for me and if I didn't use it a couple of times a day I'd get no exercise at all!

The ladder has excellent hand rails at the bottom and the top. You are never out of reach of a hand rail.

 

[cardude01]

Wow. Nice boat indeed! ?

Are the panels above the engine removable to give more room? Kind of surprised with the lack of headroom in the engine room on such a big boat. Don't get me wrong, it's miles better than my dinky little engine "hole"--it just surprised me.

 

[N4712]

 

[nemier]

Wow. Nice boat indeed! ?

Are the panels above the engine removable to give more room? Kind of surprised with the lack of headroom in the engine room on such a big boat. Don't get me wrong, it's miles better than my dinky little engine "hole"--it just surprised me.

Hi,
No worries Dude, you are not alone, it's a common observation. That's one of the traditional traits with the N62, and most likely contributed to it's recent demise. The N63 has taken over. Owners wanted stand-up headroom.
It's a boat. You trade this for that. Fortunately, Julie and I can work in there pretty well, and we appreciate the solid A/B ratio for offshore passages.

The panels above the engine are indeed removeable, but we have never used this feature.

 

[Vashon_Trawler]

Wow! I am so impressed with the pictures--so many beautiful boats (yachts). The interiors are absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, I've come to the conclusion that I have no business on this forum! I'm embarrased even to post a pic of my humble little trawler/dinghy in this thread.

Quoting Chief Brody, "I'm going to need a bigger boat".

Seriously, great photos!

 

[tegdesign]

Wow! I am so impressed with the pictures--so many beautiful boats (yachts). The interiors are absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, I've come to the conclusion that I have no business on this forum! I'm embarrased even to post a pic of my humble little trawler/dinghy in this thread.

Quoting Chief Brody, "I'm going to need a bigger boat".

Seriously, great photos!

Nah! Show'em!
Being on the water in any way possible is the important thing to me!

 

[MurrayM]

Wow! I am so impressed with the pictures--so many beautiful boats (yachts). The interiors are absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, I've come to the conclusion that I have no business on this forum! I'm embarrased even to post a pic of my humble little trawler/dinghy in this thread.

Quoting Chief Brody, "I'm going to need a bigger boat".

Seriously, great photos!

There is no perfect boat, just the one with the least amount of compromises for its owners.

Ours is perfect for us...*seriously*...anything bigger or more complex would be overkill for exploring north coast BC's remote nooks and crannies

 

[janice142]

There is no perfect boat

And proof follows:

Seaweed at anchor:

Dinette, port side looking aft:

The helm:

My cabin:

She's not perfect, but we're working on that. I Really should have named her Theory. Everything works there.

 

[Al]

Janice,

Is the Bungee Cord the auto pilot or door close holder? Asked as I used a bungee cord on my last boat. Straight course for a while. (Pee call?)
I agree with Murry- to many systems and complex expensive have to haves makes boating confusing for me. We too just cruise the coast line so while the larger boats are exciting to view and visit the size and complex confuse this old beach combing bum!!
Truly enjoy all the boats submitted and proudly so. Thanks for the thread good idea.

Al- Marben pocket trawler

 

[Rogerh]

Janice, that first picture, was that at Specter Island? We were anchored there a while back and saw a boat similar. Thought it may have been you.

 

[janice142]

Is the Bungee Cord the auto pilot or door close holder?

Actually the cleat and bungee were intended as the auto pilot. That was another of those things that work in Theory but not aboard Seaweed. It's my belief Seaweed is the first of these 23' Schucker's built. She is stable (rocks three times and then stops) however tracking is not a strong suit. Later models have keels whereas I have a skeg.

And my interior isn't quite like that but is close enough -- no door on the head and my shower is just forward of the wheel down below. The galley is switched too from the schematic.

I'd LOVE an autopilot -- not one of the fancy ones either. A simple compass course is just what I need. That's how I run Seaweed anyway. Those 2k-plus ones that steer to a specific GPS coordinate are way above my budget and needs.

And that picture Rogerh was taken after Apalachicola. I painted the stripe green there. You could have called on Channel 16 you know. My radio is always on... just saying.

 

[FlyWright]

Yesterday I was perusing a book we own of art by Gregory Kondos called A Touch of Blue. He's a famous local artist who paints scenes from the California Delta, Sacramento area and his native homeland, Greece. I opened the chapter on the Sacramento River and found this picture that looks very much like my boat with an added cockpit cover like the way they were delivered from the factory. It's entitled Sacramento River with White Boat 2000.

 

[River Cruiser]

Northern Lights II, 1987 Bayliner 3870. The only interior pics I have were taken while doing different projects.
Heading up River

At the fuel dock last fall getting ready to winterize

Granddaughter manning the helm

Logic Marine 17' center console, we tow this when cruising.

The lower helm after mounting a Hella 12v fan

After mounting Bebi owl led anchor light

Bella the best boat dog ever

 

[ddalme]

Cute

 

[LarryM]

Boomarang back in her slip after a yard period. Oh, and my new cabin table, complete with boomerangs inlaid in the corners! Teak and holly cabin sole next, then I'll finally be finished. OK, it's never finished, but I'll take a break and go cruising for a while.

 

[Sailor of Fortune]

Larry, Your boat is small in a big way! I think it one of the nicest boats on the forum. I think it has such appeal because it looks like a boat.

 

[MurrayM]

Looking mighty fine there Larry

(Nifty-Neato berth guidance system you have there).

 

[FlyWright]

Very nice, indeed, Lawrence!! The boat and table look fantastic. Love the inlay work. Did you do that yourself?

 

[Codger2]

Boomarang back in her slip after a yard period.

Larry, I've always admired "Boomarang as an excellent example of "big is not always better." She is a lovely trawler that anyone would be proud to own.

 

[cardude01]

Really nice looking boat Larry.

 

[LarryM]

Sailor of Fortune, Thank you for the kind words. It is always nice when a respected peer appreciates your efforts.

FlyWright, I wish I had the skill to do that kind of work, but it was my boat carpenter who made it for me. Believe it or not, it was his Christmas gift to me in appreciation for the last three years work on my boat. I'm still speechless.

MurrayM, The table pedestal and base is made in Italy by Besnezone Marine Systems and is imported by Imtra. Superb quality yacht hardware.

And here is my boat carpenter, Linden Steyn of Linden's Marine Service in Santa Fe, Texas. It goes without saying he is a skilled craftsman. He's from South Africa and is funny as hell too. It makes it easier to hand him large sums of money.

 

[nemier]

Superb Larry!!
Love the table, love the boat

 

[Vashon_Trawler]

Okay, here I go. No, I don't have a helm that looks like it belongs on a 767, no granite countertops, no washer/dryer, no recessed interior or underwater lighting, and no photos that look like they belong in Mega-YachtWorld. I simply wanted a salty looking and seaworthy, full displacement trawler under 30'. Here are some before and after photos of Sherpa--she's essentially a new boat. The "old" pre-restoration photos are from circa 2008 or so.

She has been through three extensive restorations 2009, 2014, and 2015 (last two under my ownership); Sherpa is now in "like new" condition or darn close to it. There has been lots and lots and lots of fiberglass work, awlgrip top and bottom, new bulkheads, new windows, interior work, electrical, new electronics, and the list goes on.

 

[MurrayM]

When it all boils down to what's important, it's about hull shape and not too much top side to compromise what the hull can do, and Sherpa has that going in spades!!!

We looked high and low for a Vashon Trawler, Bartender, Allweather, or Coaster 23 (our intention was to get a small/seaworthy/trailerable boat) but stumbled across Badger at a really good price.

Sherpa is really easy on the eyes

 

[Portuguese]

Rainha Jannota - Trawler from Sunny Hot Bahia

Here's my boat

I have been adjusting her in small cruises. I have also been working hard to finalize payments for the final financial commitments before I retire.
U know what? I would have done it all over again if I had to.

 

[Codger2]

Here's my boat I have been adjusting her in small cruises.

I can't begin to imagine the commitment & dedication it took to take on a project like "Rainha Jannota". My hat is off to you for completing a truly wonderful vessel.

 

[IntervaleII]

Our last trip to the Bahamas.


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