Halvorsen 39 Hard Top Express
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Welcome aboard Nate. Your Halvorsen model may have sold in Australia with FB. Most older timber models had no FB, so yours is quite traditional.
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Thanks. Actually is a one of a kind. Designed by Harvey Halvorsen to compete against the Eastbays and eventually the Sabrelines in downeast cruising. She appeared in the 1996 Miami boat show and ultimately never went into production for unknown reasons.
She has a 40 Island Gypsy hull with the sheer lines cut down. Great semi displacement hull and about a 17kt cruise running a little better than 1gph. Enjoy her very much. One owner before me.
She has a 40 Island Gypsy hull with the sheer lines cut down. Great semi displacement hull and about a 17kt cruise running a little better than 1gph. Enjoy her very much. One owner before me.
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
Welcome aboard.
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Nice boat. She looks like the forerunner of the Gourmet Cruisers. Welcome to TF.
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Pic 2 post 5 is very "Halvo" in character. There is a Halvorsen Club here, but unless it`s timber you can`t be a full member, which excludes IG owners.
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Don, great to hear from you. Previously you and I connected when I did a ground up restoration of a 36 Sabreline Express 1998 via another forum. Glad you are here as well.
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Well, Nathan you have good taste in boats. Glad you found TF. Good group here.
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Very nice, Welcome!
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Nicely proportioned boat.
Like especially the opposing and heavily slanted lines on the wheelhouse.
Like especially the opposing and heavily slanted lines on the wheelhouse.
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We've undertaken significant hull and deck restoration work this winter. Apparently the fairing material that was used has failed so we are going after it with a vengeance which will ultimately end with a new paint job at launch in April. Knowing the root cause finally after several years of frustration is exciting. We will also update the nonskids with a lighter more modern look.
I also believe I've finally found the right screw cover strips for around the windows. More on that once confirmed.
This is my second boat restoration, and probably my last. But well worth the journey.
I also believe I've finally found the right screw cover strips for around the windows. More on that once confirmed.
This is my second boat restoration, and probably my last. But well worth the journey.
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I can't wait to see this beauty in all her glory! Beautiful lines!
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