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healhustler
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Yeah!! Now if I were in a place like Alaska, that would be my style, for sure, although I can't say I'm so partial to the bosuns perch.
bligh
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Xsbank
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That was us, headed for Lund to top up on fuel for the boat and cinnamon buns for us. Spent the afternoon anchored at Savary so the widgets could swim, then on to Ballet Bay for a lovely quiet night. Back in the big city now until the long weekend is over, yuk. Spent a day on Thormanby too, but too many yahoos there for my taste.
You should say hello, I'm usually good for a beer (after anchoring!).
You should say hello, I'm usually good for a beer (after anchoring!).
MurrayM
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That takes me back! On our paddle south we stayed on the south beach, at the east end. Savary is an amazing place...ever see the teeny get-a-way log cabins there?
bligh
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Only 25 grand!
Any takers?
Any takers?
Moonstruck
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Well, I must say Rusty, that you have come up with the most interesting boat.
healhustler
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Man, that one is really weird. What's that hanging on there...a mini swim platform?
CPseudonym
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I like that one Rusty, it almost has enough quirks to satisfy me.
Northern Spy
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Thanks for the info! It's a beautiful boat. It sure doesn't look that old.
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That's an old US Navy YTB. If you buy it, I can help with the engine. I still remember a fair amount about those ND 8 1/8. I'm sure a few others on this board do too.
Nomad Willy
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I know that boat.
It belonged to a man I worked for in the 80s.
As I recall it has an oversized engine w V drive all the way back in the stern. That probably brought about the need for that big trim plate on the stern. Both the engine being heavy, all the way into the stern and having way too much power.
I think it was self righting.
The owners interests went on to steam boats a bit smaller than the Witch.
It belonged to a man I worked for in the 80s.
As I recall it has an oversized engine w V drive all the way back in the stern. That probably brought about the need for that big trim plate on the stern. Both the engine being heavy, all the way into the stern and having way too much power.
I think it was self righting.
The owners interests went on to steam boats a bit smaller than the Witch.
healhustler
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2013 Downeast Fly, all aluminum, twin Cummins/Hamilton jets, 2.7" draft, all set up for cruising in the shallows of Big Bend, FL, under 300K
2013 Simmons Custom Pilothouse Aluminum Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
2013 Simmons Custom Pilothouse Aluminum Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
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CPseudonym
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There has got to be a story to this boat. Looks as though the owner is taking a huge beating to sell it.
2013 Downeast Fly, all aluminum, twin Cummins/Hamilton jets, 2.7" draft, all set up for cruising in the shallows of Big Bend, FL, under 300K
2013 Simmons Custom Pilothouse Aluminum Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Larry - I like that boat! If the wood work was just a couple shades darker I buy it in a jiffy!
Joking aside... Went through many picts; did I miss picts of her bottom on the hard?? 25 knts at WOT for 1/2 knt per gal could get costly! I wonder what she burns at a bit below hull speed and just on plane, maybe around 15 knts?
Tad Roberts
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2013 Downeast Fly, all aluminum, twin Cummins/Hamilton jets, 2.7" draft, all set up for cruising in the shallows of Big Bend, FL, under 300K
2013 Simmons Custom Pilothouse Aluminum Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
1000 HP and 50 gph.....to do 25knots wide open? Woof! I can understand the price drop........give it away.....
Nomad Willy
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Some people can actually afford that.
My dad built (had built) a 50' jet boat (sled) with a Kevlar hull and twin 8-71 turbo'd Detroit's and it went way over 25 knots.
The boat "Stikine Princess" was intended to be run on the river of her name to Telegraph Creek. Quite a few people owned her down through the years. Heard stories about her being run over large log jams at speed (40 knots or so) but then stories are stories. The seats were all angled so people could look at the riverbank fly by w/o looking sideways. Dad's idea.
Dad didn't build the Princess for himself but wanted to see high speed boat service on the Stikine River. Several owners made a short go of it but I last saw the Princess in Kake owned by an admirer since launch day. He finally managed to buy her for cheap.
My dad built (had built) a 50' jet boat (sled) with a Kevlar hull and twin 8-71 turbo'd Detroit's and it went way over 25 knots.
The boat "Stikine Princess" was intended to be run on the river of her name to Telegraph Creek. Quite a few people owned her down through the years. Heard stories about her being run over large log jams at speed (40 knots or so) but then stories are stories. The seats were all angled so people could look at the riverbank fly by w/o looking sideways. Dad's idea.
Dad didn't build the Princess for himself but wanted to see high speed boat service on the Stikine River. Several owners made a short go of it but I last saw the Princess in Kake owned by an admirer since launch day. He finally managed to buy her for cheap.
Eric - Picts??
