new 462 Duck owner says "Hello!"

mv moby duck said:

After having spent years lurking here I thought it time to join. Currently in Doumen, China getting ready to take delivery of my new 462 Duck. This is my ninth boat. I have owned a Nordhavn, 2 Grand Banks, Custom Watson/Pacific Motoryachts 72' Steel trawler, Hans Christian 38 sailboat etc. I cruised extensively on my Nordhavn 55 and Hans Christian sailboat for many years and many 1000s of miles. After selling my N55 I decided I wanted something with the luxury of my N but with efficiency of my HC38 and that incorporated the safety features of both. I have outfitted my "Green" Duck motorsailer/trawler to be able to be completely powered with renewable resources. It has the ketch sail rig and 5 blade Max Prop Whisper fully feathering in the water pitch adjustable prop for complete sail operation, motorsailing efficiency, ability to lie a hull in bad conditions and for stabilization and get home ability. With 2000 gallons of fuel for my JD4045 my range will be almost unlimited. ALL lighting is LED. Paravane system for additional underway and at anchor stabilization. Most of the major systems (refrigeration, water maker etc.) are 24V and can be powered by the 800amph 24V battery bank which is charged by both solar panels and wind generator plus 9kw NL generator for the dive compressor, washer/dryer and a/c. Dickinson diesel furnace for heating. The interior/flybridge with Stidd chairs and teak and granite match the comfort that was in my N. I could go on but I am sure you get the drift. All boats are compromises in one way or another. I think I have accomplished my goal of building the most efficient, safest, and comfortable trawler possible. Looking forward to getting help with planning my cruise across the Pacific after taking delivery of my boat in China like most Duck owners do. Hong Kong to the Philippines to......

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mv moby duck said:

After having spent years lurking here I thought it time to join. Currently in Doumen, China getting ready to take delivery of my new 462 Duck. This is my ninth boat. I have owned a Nordhavn, 2 Grand Banks, Custom Watson/Pacific Motoryachts 72' Steel trawler, Hans Christian 38 sailboat etc. I cruised extensively on my Nordhavn 55 and Hans Christian sailboat for many years and many 1000s of miles. After selling my N55 I decided I wanted something with the luxury of my N but with efficiency of my HC38 and that incorporated the safety features of both. I have outfitted my "Green" Duck motorsailer/trawler to be able to be completely powered with renewable resources. It has the ketch sail rig and 5 blade Max Prop Whisper fully feathering in the water pitch adjustable prop for complete sail operation, motorsailing efficiency, ability to lie a hull in bad conditions and for stabilization and get home ability. With 2000 gallons of fuel for my JD4045 my range will be almost unlimited. ALL lighting is LED. Paravane system for additional underway and at anchor stabilization. Most of the major systems (refrigeration, water maker etc.) are 24V and can be powered by the 800amph 24V battery bank which is charged by both solar panels and wind generator plus 9kw NL generator for the dive compressor, washer/dryer and a/c. Dickinson diesel furnace for heating. The interior/flybridge with Stidd chairs and teak and granite match the comfort that was in my N. I could go on but I am sure you get the drift. All boats are compromises in one way or another. I think I have accomplished my goal of building the most efficient, safest, and comfortable trawler possible. Looking forward to getting help with planning my cruise across the Pacific after taking delivery of my boat in China like most Duck owners do. Hong Kong to the Philippines to......

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Giggitoni said:

...used to be diesel duck up the Napa River near the "mud hut".

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markpierce said:

(The Ark was subsequently painted a dark color.)

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Conrad said:

For the Duck fans...these photos were taken in Von Donop Inlet (Desolation Sound BC) in late August 2013.

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markpierce said:

Since Seahorse Marine custom paints their steel boats at no extra cost for the buyer, their Ducks and Coots are individually recognizable, unlike boats with the ubiquitous all-white scheme.

I have no problem with being readily recognized.

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mv moby duck said:

For those of you who have asked about pictures go to ducktalk.net and go to the photo albums section and look for 462-14. My website mvmobyduck.com is currently under construction but also has some construction photos of my boat.

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dannc said:

Moby,

Thanks for the info on your website. The info on getting to DD central will be very helpful.

Later,
Dan

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Diesel Duck 492 said:

@dannc:

You're too late! The gangs all here at DD central in Doumen, in fact, the soon to be owner of a highly modified DD462 sedan, Anders, along with Tom, the owner of the first DD542, departed yesterday. It's now just me and the owner of Moby Duck (462-14) here at the shipyard.

BTW, I found that getting here the first time was a piece of cake so you shouldn't have any problems.

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