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Hi , thought I would share a couple of photo's of the change in Hull colour for Liberty our Halvorsen 57. The Flag Blue was not a good choice for the harsh conditions in Australia, and we are planning on taking Liberty across to New Caledonia and Vanuatu in May 2019, so this colour will be a...

Hi, wondering if anyone has had experience with purchasing, carrying , and using Fuel Bladders above deck on vessels. We are planning on taking Liberty from Australia across to New Caledonia ( 880 nautical miles) next May for a few months and although on paper we have more than sufficent fuel...

Hi has any one heard or viewed how the Marinas faired at Abel point and Hamilton ? We are considering heading up in winter , but after today we might give it a miss for a year, as I assume the places will requiring some rebuilding first ? Regards Chris D Liberty

Hi, Currently we have the Naiad 252 stabiliser system installed in the vessel since launch in 1990. I am interested in doing the conversion to the new Multi sea system offered by Naiad. I am interested if anyone on the forum has already completed this and what were the benefits , cost , and...

Tried to post this last night, but I don't think it got there ? can't find it anyway. Wanting opinions/ experience with the best material to use in clears on the flybridge. I have seen some vessels imported into Australia with some exceptional clears that are as clear as glass , .... well...

Hi All, a bit over 14 months ago we stripped back the old varnish and recoated using the Awlwood system, so I thought I would share a few photo's with you taken yesterday. Conditions could have been better just after some rain here in Sydney. I am really happy with the finish, which is not...

Hi All, interested on opinions, observations, and recommendations in regards to a repaint on our Fibreglass hull. We currently have Alexseal on her and it has serviced us well and we have it buffed and waxed once a year. Regardless of this I am always open minded about what is currently the...

Just sharing these photo's of Emma the 90 foot Halvorsen with twin 2,700 Hp MTU , she is next to our Boat getting a two pack paint job. They are rolling and tipping her. If you look carefully you will see one photo where they have completed a test area and you would swear it is sprayed. She...

Hi All, I have the largest Timber Halvorsen ever constructed coming to be my neighbour for a month this coming week. She is approx. 92 feet. I will get some photo's this weekend if she arrives as scheduled. When launched in the 70's she was capable of 30 something knots I am told. I will...

Some photo's from this week ends event.

Hi All, we are thinking we would like to come to the states to do a couple of weeks cruising either on the ICW or PNW. In relation to the PNW wondering what is the best to do, time of year, and any suggestions for Self drive Charter vessels in that area ? I look forward to any feedback...

Hi all, I am wanting information regarding Cruising the ICW. We live in Australia, and I would like to come across and do a section of the ICW and wanting information on whether you can Charter self drive vessels ( probably around 42 - 50 feet ) and also what is the nicest part to do ( I know...

thought I would share these boats I came across on a trip I did from Newport RI to Bar Harbour Maine. the detail and finish is superb.

Hi All thought I would share these photo's I took of some Halvorsens off Sydney early one morning

Hi all, The Timber Boat boat festival held at the RMYC Newport ( Broken Bay Pittwater) is coming up on the weekend of the 31st of October. It's a great show with plenty of power and sail vessels , and a good show of Halvorsens. They are running a ferry service from the public wharf at the base...

Would like to know those out there that are using fuel additives in their tanks, and if you do what product do you us , and what are the improvements you are hoping for ,or experiencing ? Chris D Liberty

Hi Any one had experience with Twin disc gearboxes, we are experiencing low gear box pressure on the Starboard engine, at first I thought it was possibly a faulty gauge / wiring , however this does not appear to be the issue. The engine is going in and out of gear ok and we can cruise along at...

Hi All, I am considering a new fresh water pump for our vessel, we have multiple heads and fixtures through out the boat, wondering if anyone has had experience with Head Hunter Excalibur 24 volt pumps ? Or does any one recommend an alternative that I should consider ? Chris Liberty 2015

Hi, Wondering if anyone has experience with Caterpillar 3406 Engines ? We have a pair in our vessel, they are massive Engines in size and weight, having a displacement of 14.6 litres. Interested in fuel consumption and any issues that may have surfaced? Chris D Liberty 2015

Hi, Our vessel Liberty is a custom F/G Halvorsen 57. We have some photo's of her on our page under albums. She was built in 1990 for a local Sydney Businessman and kept at Halvorsens home at Bobbin head just North of Sydney. Mark Halvorsen was the project manager on her, And I met with Mark...

Hi, We have Niad 252 active fin stabilisers fitted to our boat, I have been investigating with the manufacturer an upgrade of the system to electronic controls. Basically it measures the velocity of roll and reacts to the sea state and predicts it , where as the old systems basically react, so...

Hi All, Just recently joined, and this is all new to me. We have a 57 foot Halvorsen built in 1990 called Liberty( there are some pictures in our vessel Album) We keep the vessel in Newport , just North of Sydney Australia on beautiful Pittwater. Some spec's on Liberty. length 57 feet Beam...