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cardude01 said:
I really like those Kasten designed boats. Purposeful looking. Don’t know if I have the skills to own an aluminum boat however. Don’t they take extra vigilance to battle corrosion, similar to steel boats?
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I've watched this one and been on it many times. Because it is painted, I was interested in how well the paint holds up, but I can tell you, it has held up incredibly well. I believe my friend put an articulating rudder on her, but the specs would tell.
 

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OldDan1943 said:
They really must have let it go to hell.
BUT, you have permission, call them and get a copy of a recent survey. :angel:
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I think the issue is that few people are interested in such a size.
It is a wonderful boat and I would love to own it.
It would be a real shame to see such a boat going to scrap.

L
 
Delfin said:
That is the boat I was mentioning. It is in splendid condition, nice JD motor and very clean. Owned by a vet friend who is moving back inland in California.
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I guess he is willing to captain the boat back??? He has a lot of knowledge both on the boat and also he years at sea.

No problem getting up a crew from here. Just chain us to our oars.
Of course, the price of the stores might be a bit expensive.... Donation any one?
LOL
The price of the fuel..... That might be the greatest expense. More donations?
Pay for the ride the abuse. LOL
 
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MurrayM said:
Sigh...

Went down to MK Bay marina for a sunset dinghy ride here in Kitimat, BC, and saw this 'wipe the drool off your chin' Michael Kasten design...Moresby Mist out of Vancouver;
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LOL!! What I know of you Murray, I can well vision the look on your face!! Heck, I would be there with a equal drool expression.:thumb: That is a perfect cruiser for our parts of the world, no doubt. I bet you couldn't wait to post the photo.
Thanks for sharing.

Friend Al- a bit more North of you.:flowers:
 
Al said:
LOL!! What I know of you Murray, I can well vision the look on your face!! Heck, I would be there with a equal drool expression.:thumb: That is a perfect cruiser for our parts of the world, no doubt. I bet you couldn't wait to post the photo.
Thanks for sharing.

Friend Al- a bit more North of you.:flowers:
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Yup, purpose built for our coast :thumb:

While admiring it again today it dawned on me that there's another thing I like about this boat; it appears to be have been designed from the outside in rather than from the inside out. Meaning, it was designed first and foremost to handle 95% of what this coast can throw at it, then the interior was made to fit the hull and cabin shape, rather than the other way around...that and no *bling*
 
114' modern built by old methods viking ship;

Video one: construction

Video two: Storm in Labrador Sea


 
Murray - Although I had much to accomplish this morn... I watched all three. WOW, WOW, WOW!! Thanks!


I sent the links and video titles on to a friend of mine that helps support Spaulding Marine Center / Boat Works in Sausalito CA. Spaulding Marine Center


On occasion, I donate to Spaulding to help keep up their efforts for:


"Preserving our maritime heritage by teaching traditional and contemporary marine skills."​
 
Greetings,
Mr. b2. "I bet she'd make it across the Pacific." Looks to me like she'd have fairly low freeboard. I wouldn't want to be caught out in any serious seas. PLUS where does one get parts for an Atlas Imperial engine?
 
RT Firefly said:
Greetings,
Mr. b2. "I bet she'd make it across the Pacific." Looks to me like she'd have fairly low freeboard. I wouldn't want to be caught out in any serious seas. PLUS where does one get parts for an Atlas Imperial engine?
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Freeboard and engine spares, both good points. It appears she drains well so freeboard may not be an issue. The engine I didn't take into account as I was primarily focused on her lower hull. It seems like a shape for a long range well offshore cruiser.
 
RT Firefly said:
Greetings,
Mr. b2. "I bet she'd make it across the Pacific." Looks to me like she'd have fairly low freeboard. I wouldn't want to be caught out in any serious seas. PLUS where does one get parts for an Atlas Imperial engine?
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Get real close and personal with a good metal part fabricator/machinist! :thumb:
 
Al said:
Even if this required re-plating at this price it appears a grand deal for a live aboard. The engine doesn't worry me. Sources for Atlas parts exit. A repower as a resort still places this on the surface (No pun intended!) , a good project were I some years younger.

Al-Ketchikan
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I bet she'd roll the cream out of my coffee. Very stately though.
 
Methinks it would cost more than $10K to have a lift put her back in the water.:oops:
 
I dont see any port lights in the hull. Maybe wasted space forward or the engines.

Over all, I am sure it is a wonderful and capable boat. It is not the boat I would choose. I do hope the owners' are very happy with it and may it bring them many happy hours of boating.
 
OldDan1943 said:
I dont see any port lights in the hull. Maybe wasted space forward or the engines.
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One Honda outboard full aft in each hull. The manufacturer's site only pictures an empty hull forward of the engines. The site isn't real helpful with the kind of info a TFer would want.

Not my cup of tea.
 
There is a lot of space in those empty hulls.
 
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