Halvorsen 2002 Island Gypsy 32'

[terryo123]

MOD NOTE*** Thread closed at OP's request, boat now listed with broker.

2002 Halvorsen Island Gypsy Gourmet Cruiser 32’ (35’10” LOA)

Engine: Cummins 330 HP turbocharged wit new after-cooler 2010, 770 hours, Maintenanace records for all work is well documented..
Hull: Bottom Paint, zincs (every six months), prop and shaft etch and paint spring 2010
Deck Gear: 33# Bruce w/110ft of 5/16” chain and 150ft line rode. New Maxwell 800 series electric windlass with 2 controls stations 2010.
Davit – Roskelly/Olsson stainless steel with block and tackle
New canvas - Bimini, flybridge cover, window cover, and exterior cushion upholstery 2010
Electrical: New 8D AGM 240AH house bank 4each, and one new 8D AGM 240AH start battery, 2010.
Inverter: 2500watt @120V AC Heart Interface Freedom 25 inverter/charger
Battery Charger: 130AMP Heart Interface Phase Three 40amp
New Pioneer Stereo CD/MP3 Player
New 19” Flat Screen with built in DVD Player
New Sharp Microwave/Convection oven
Navigation & Communication:
Auto Pilot:Raymarine ST6000
Radar: Raytheon, 24 miles with LCD display
Direction Finders: Two- Raytheon RL 70C GPS/Plotter/Depth/Radar and Raytheon RL760GPS/Plotter/Fishfinder.
Fathometer: Two-Raytheon RL760 and RaytheonST60
Interior:
New upholstery and window coverings 2010. New galley faucet.
Small Vessels:
West Marine 280 RIB 9’-3” with 8HP Johnson motor.

 

[dwhatty]

Absolutely beautiful boat.

 

[Codger2]

That boat has been for sale for several years. Notice the ladder to the fly bridge. It's straight up and down which is a shame as the boat seems to be in excellent shape. The photo, however, is several years old.

 

[BruceK]

Lovely looking boat. Never understood why "Gourmet" crept into the name. A nice well maintained boat for someone, priced well below where it would be in OZ.

 

[Codger2]

. Never understood why "Gourmet" crept into the name.

I can shed some light on that question!

In 2006, I bought a 2005 Halvorsen "Gourmet Cruiser." After a few months of operating the boat and wanting to know more about it, I had the opportunity to have lunch with Harvey Halvorsen, in Newport Beach, CA. He told me how intrigued he was with the Hinkley Picnic Boats and how much he wanted to be in that market. While having lunch in a Hong Kong restaurant, he started sketching his version of a Picnic boat on a table knapkin. He used the Island Gypsy 32 hull, removed the fly bridge, beefed up the hardware, added a nice cabin, queen size island birth, separate shower from the head, roomy cockpit, bigger engine, blue hull and white topsides and voila! The Gourmet Cruiser was born! Why Gourmet Cruiser? Because Harvey was convinced that his boat was not just a day boat, but a boat that a couple could take on a cruise, in complete comfort, with a real galley, capable of creating gourmet meals. And folks, that's a true story!

2005 Gourmet Cruiser SeaHorse II

 

[ARoss]

Walt, I note that in comparing yours and the subject boat, the flybridge is an obvious difference, but yours also has the side rails running much farther aft. Is this a model year change? One of my concerns with boats like this, and the Camanos, is the precarious footing for a "senior" first mate going forward to handle lines. One of the reasons we like our walk-around MT.

 

[Codger2]

...but yours also has the side rails running much farther aft. Is this a model year change?

No, not really. The fly bridge models (of the Gourmet series) all had the rails terminating early, so to speak. The 32 and 34 models are like mine but the 38 Gourmet Cruiser is completely different.

Pic #1 32 & 38
Pic # 2 32 Island Gypsy Europa (Courtesy of dwhatty)
pic #3 LtoR 2012 32 Gourmet Cruiser & 2005 Gourmet Cruiser.

All these boats were built on the proven Island Gypsy 32 hull. (Extended for the 38.)

Now, I know everyone on this forum loves their boat but in all seriousness, the IGs are one hell of a boat!

 

[BruceK]

I can shed some light on that

That is interesting. I`ve met Mark, I`d like to meet Harvey. Our IG 36, single sleeping cabin with semi island bed, has a separate shower, installed by the PO replacing a dressing table/wardrobe. I call it the "selfish couple`s fitout", though the saloon converts to a good double. Our galley is a one full side of the saloon, too much really. I`d be happy with no flybridge, the many timber cruisers Halvorsen built and hired out (25-38/40ft), including to me, had none. Your boat follows that traditional concept, very much updated of course. Old timber Halvo cruisers are restored and prized like vintage cars.
Happy onboard gourmet cooking on your Gourmet Cruiser!
PS. Photo 1 in post 9 may have been taken on the Hawkesbury River, not far from Bobbin Head where Halvorsen`s hire business were based.

 

[Codger2]

Old timber Halvo cruisers are restored and prized like vintage cars.

I always liked the Halvo 36 and I'll bet you do too!

Harvey sent me this photo about 6 years ago.