daysgoneby
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I know the second owner of this yacht.
The original owner owned the Kahala Hilton
William Weinberg ran Kahala Hotel, 1928-2009 | The Honolulu Advertiser | Hawaii's Newspaper
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I know the second owner of this yacht.
The original owner owned the Kahala Hilton
William Weinberg ran Kahala Hotel, 1928-2009 | The Honolulu Advertiser | Hawaii's Newspaper
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OldDan1943
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The more I see these boats the more I cant think of any reason not to be satisfied with my AT34.
The maintenance and upkeep of this boat is more than enough for me.
The maintenance and upkeep of this boat is more than enough for me.
And from what I hear this boat is quite complex. I'm sure easier once figured out, but definitely not like jumping on a popular brand boat you're use to. This is the type boat that wouldn't be right for the vast majority of us, but for one person somewhere, this will be the perfect boat, a dream come true. As to the price, I imagine it's flexible.
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Well said, so annoying when people use that phrase, it's usually because they don't know and have nothing to offer to the discussion.
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Interesting. I crawled through and could have been serious about a boat listed by that brokerage. But she was considerably over priced.
The broker and seller kept bringing up replacement cost. I said the replacement cost of an older boat is irrelevant, they wouldn't budge. I moved on.
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I agree, replacement cost has nothing to do with the price of this boat.
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Sailing a boat around the world going to exotic ports, attending major sporting events, and preaching to the already converted; all on someone else money? Sign me up!
Although I would rather do it in the Peer Gynt trawler instead of the dorky solar boat. Ironically, the crew of that boat will be as pasty white and vitamin D deficient as I was after a 90 day Pearl to Pearl submarine run up to the Bering Sea.
No stops in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia or such... Wonder why?
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The 1 litre a nautical mile Strip Plank composite unicorn
Interesting get home engine arrangement
https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/oceantech-56-m-v-focus/231147
Bit to enclosed and tight for my liking.
Interesting get home engine arrangement
https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/oceantech-56-m-v-focus/231147
Bit to enclosed and tight for my liking.
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The 1 litre a nautical mile Strip Plank composite unicorn
Interesting get home engine arrangement
https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/oceantech-56-m-v-focus/231147
Bit to enclosed and tight for my liking.
I rather like it. Stats listed depict over 6,000 mile cruse capability.
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Not a Trawler but an interesting boat that I have heard talked about in the PNW is a full Carbon Fiber runabout, that's powered by a BMW electric motor/battery/modded electronics to turn the power down. Rumored to do over 70 for hours with no noise but the wind and water.. Intended as a tenderer for mega yachts as they have the power bank to re-charge the BMW packs. Rumored to be showing up at the Florida show in a few months. But you know how Airplane/Carbon/Teck goes in the Pacific North West, 3/4 of it is a pipe dream the other 1/4 is pure magic !
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Re. post #8171: Art, I spoke to the broker: the same get-home engine runs the genset, hence the hours on it. Nice idea. I was looking at this boat myself, but passed, simply because it does not have any form of stabilisation. The Admiral has insisted on this, after a few off-shore episodes on Seabiscuit. Sharpies have good points, but confused seas is not listed among them.
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Thats just a thing of beauty!
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Interesting that it was mentioned on another page I am on that she may be gearing up for a world circumnavigation like another local vessel here had, Nordlys.
A search found an old ad
Anchorline Yacht BrokersLike Page
February 16, 2018
NEW LISTING - NELSON RAEBEL 53
Very few Australian designed and built timber cruises can boast the cruising history of Nordlys, let alone one that was built in South-East Queensland. This ketch rigged motor cruiser has not only circumnavigated Australia, but also the world before returning home to the Gold Coast and then setting off on the Ambon (Indonesia) Rally. After being sold by her original owners she has since been to far north Queensland and onto Papua New Guinea before returning home to the Gold Coast where her current owners have enjoyed using her.
Nordlys is a big volume, long range motor cruiser is powered be a single 6LXB Gardner burning just 9 litres per hour (approximately) cruising at 8 knots. Perfect for cruising with family and friends, Nordlys provides a great layout with plenty of space. Her one level saloon, galley and helm is light and airy, functional and gives access to both port and starboard side decks. A three cabin layout includes a master stateroom aft with island berth and ensuite, double cabin and four berth cabin for guest’s or family, guest’s bathroom and separate laundry.
This spacious ketch rigged motor cruiser has a proven cruising ability and offers a layout rarely seen in similar classic Australian built motor cruisers. Sold by Anchorline Yacht Brokers to her previous and current owners and maintained by Regatta Marine (Douglas Fielding) for many years. For a full history, further details or to arrange an inspection please contact Garth Fielding (0408 755 337) or Andrew Fielding (0438 771 439). www.anchorline.com.au
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I see it`s called a Nelson Raebel 53. I believe Nelson Raebel was a marine designer or architect and boatbuilder, he surveyed a sailboat for a friend. Died in the Queensland floods of 2017.
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Noticed this beauty in Gig Harbor at Arabella's Landing. Not sure of the design but it took my breath away.
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She almost looks like a Lake Union Dreamboat But her sheer and transom are different.
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so beautiful this boat!
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Yes, beautiful lines. Reminds of the "rum runners" that plied the waters between Detroit and Canada.
But, all that exterior teak? No thank you.
But, all that exterior teak? No thank you.
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RT Firefly
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Greetings,
Mr. OD. Most likely the bright work is mahogany, I'm guessing.
Mr. OD. Most likely the bright work is mahogany, I'm guessing.
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Could be but still needs year round attention.
I do hope the 'spotted gun' is the heart wood. If they used sap wood, the job will need to be repeated sooner than later.
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If someone had the time and the money, they could use this hull for plug and go into the boat building business.
RT Firefly
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Greetings,
Mr. OD. Agreed. Both teak AND mahogany need to be kept up but it has been MY experience that mahogany "holds" varnish better than teak so any finish seems to last longer.
Mr. OD. Agreed. Both teak AND mahogany need to be kept up but it has been MY experience that mahogany "holds" varnish better than teak so any finish seems to last longer.
Correct! Varnish does "attach" better to Mahogany.
When young, for many years, in boat Yards of LI South shore in NY and in Maine's Penobscot Bay area... I applied A Lot of Varnish! Sure is beautiful when done. Sure gets ugly with much effort needed to restore if let go too long. Interior last quite a while, remaining in good condition. Exterior life-span pales in comparison; due to the elements.
