Interesting boats

[Northern Spy]

I think because of the type of boat that it is comparable to.

Some Malahides and Romsdals had twin diesels with one shaft.

Some Romsdals had Detroits with belt drives, IIRC.

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Mr. b. Here's one: https://www.djurgardsvarvet.se/en/ships-en/shipid/920/rescue-vessels_3_dan-brostrom. Many more but I haven't the time to look...

 

[OldDan1943]

Many Navy ships have 2 engines, a reduction gear and one shaft.
No big deal.

 

[CharlieO.]

Well, we had 4 engines and two shafts.

 

[long-cours.62]

This one twin engine 1 shaft now probably scrapped :-( we know her when she was near new and named Magno

https://www.inautia.com/used-boat-27086100191051524910157100494945.html

 

[Gdavid]

A PBY Catalina had its wings clipped. I find this one interesting, I wouldn't say desirable but certainly interesting:

https://planehistoria.com/civil-avi...LbgAu2omL8aUp3Z23Pj4IGuLnLAwa0A7TxP8GIQf6Z-OU

 

[Conrad]

Was this statement necessary?

"She is powered by twin Volvo diesels each turning there own props"

Yes, many of the old Romsdals and Malahides had twin Volvos that were connected to a single prop.

 

[backinblue]

Yes, many of the old Romsdals and Malahides had twin Volvos that were connected to a single prop.

OK just another example how I always learn seomthing new on this site. Comment withdrawn.

 

[Serene]

Many Navy ships have 2 engines, a reduction gear and one shaft.
No big deal.

Oliver Hazard Perry class FFG's. Two gas turbines, single shaft and a variable pitch propellor.

 

[OldDan1943]

Nuclear subs? LOL I wont tell you. <chuckle>

 

[BruceK]

Pre WW2 Halvorsen

Original Chrysler gas engines.
Used by Military during WW2
Cover over FB, practical but ugly and out of character.
Something going on wood wise behind the dunny,but dunny seat is piece of art.

https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boat...-an-australian-classic-rich-in-history/289662

 

[Adopo]

Just took this in Corsica, beautiful Bonifacio. Watched them stern tie in the wind for 20 minutes. Ice class French built. BTW On our first Ponant cruise Le Lyrial. I highly recommend them so far. 170 total passengers 140 crew 466 ft.

https://www.charterworld.com/news/ocea-classic-72-motor-yacht-aldabra-launched-ocea-shipyard

For lunch just now Del Ferro...

 

[backinblue]

Original Chrysler gas engines.

Write-up say it was re-powered 40 yrs ago.

 

[Adopo]

A few more

 

[twistedtree]

Yes, many of the old Romsdals and Malahides had twin Volvos that were connected to a single prop.

But I think this sort of arrangement is pretty much non-existing in recreational boats over the past 30-40 years, right?

 

[Adopo]

Just finished our walk about just a few more. I just met the owner he has had it for one year and will charter with captain, steward, chef for 40k per week. Wife says Greece, Turkey, or Italy.

 

[Snapdragon III]

I thought this one was pretty cool. Doesn't seem like a realistic price to me.

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2001-covey-island-47-shallow-draft-tunnel-drive-8869867/

 

[phillippeterson]

I thought this one was pretty cool. Doesn't seem like a realistic price to me.

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2001-covey-island-47-shallow-draft-tunnel-drive-8869867/

Throw a big price on the hook and see who bites. Um, not me.

 

[BruceK]

Write-up say it was re-powered 40 yrs ago.

Glad someone reads the advert properly, if not me!. Many Halvorsens came with Chrysler gas engines OEM. i recall chartering one and having my nose down the ER sniffing carefully, easily flooded but needed choke to start. I don`t recall one blowing up so Halvorsen, which operated as a both builder and charterer,maintained them well in charter. Their old charter base operates as a large marina,well located in a National Park,we might get a berth there yet.

 

[BruceK]

Another Gracious Old Halvorsen

"Hiawatha" a 50ft Halvorsen, located in Western Australia. The FB looks to have probably been sympathetically extended.

https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boat...-boats/halvorsen-50-flybridge-hiawatha/286283

 

[Adopo]

I thought this one was pretty cool. Doesn't seem like a realistic price to me.

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2001-covey-island-47-shallow-draft-tunnel-drive-8869867/

Very cool boat. I wonder what mechanicals were renewed or replaced. I like the boat but looking for less than 3800 hours on the engine. To bad they did not replace or rebuild this. Yes I know they can go much longer.

 

[Adopo]

Not exactly a boat but interesting. Largest true sailing ship since the Preussen.

 

[Pascall]

Eilco Kasemier, arsitect Dick Koopmans, sails with motor yacht from east to west around the world. In less than 200 days and that's a record in a 39 foot motorboat that still hasn't been matched. 1883/1984.
Here the ship;

 

[Hippocampus]

Any links to get more information?

 

[OldDan1943]

Very cool boat. I wonder what mechanicals were renewed or replaced. I like the boat but looking for less than 3800 hours on the engine. To bad they did not replace or rebuild this. Yes I know they can go much longer.

Tunnel drives never were popular. I wonder why

 

[Pascall]

Any links to get more information?

If you search for the name of the ship, Bylgia, architect Koopmans, you will find similar ships.
Little can be found about the ship itself, which has sailed around the world.
An extensive newspaper clipping, but that is in Dutch.
It is a ship built in aluminum

https://youtu.be/52Hoim-Js5U

 

[slowgoesit]

Only took him 101 years!

Eilco Kasemier, arsitect Dick Koopmans, sails with motor yacht from east to west around the world. In less than 200 days and that's a record in a 39 foot motorboat that still hasn't been matched. 1883/1984.
Here the ship;

 

[hollywood8118]

If you search for the name of the ship, Bylgia, architect Koopmans, you will find similar ships.
Little can be found about the ship itself, which has sailed around the world.
An extensive newspaper clipping, but that is in Dutch.
It is a ship built in aluminum

https://youtu.be/52Hoim-Js5U

Pretty good clip, around the world in 199 days, part of it solo.

lets not forget it was 1983/84 too.

Much easier to do it today.
Hollywood

 

[Miz Trom]

Jeff Bezos' new yacht

My NY Times subscription allows me to "gift" articles on social media.

Anyone here on TF should be able to read this article for free (no paywall).

From the article:

"Koru will be trailed by Abeona,a 246-foot support vessel. Superyachts often have support vessels following along behind them. These “shadows,” as they are colloquially known, are for the “toys” — the ATVs, supercars, seaplanes, motorcycles, smaller boats, scuba gear, personal submarines and even helicopters that pleasure boaters might bring on a trip."

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/...RYD86Z6appciPS6NXphAJJgzIOvezM&smid=url-share



There is one more photo of the 417-foot vessel in the article.


Cheers,
Mrs. Trombley

 

[long-cours.62]

When I saw

Just took this in Corsica, beautiful Bonifacio. Watched them stern tie in the wind for 20 minutes.

https://www.charterworld.com/news/ocea-classic-72-motor-yacht-aldabra-launched-ocea-shipyard

For lunch just now Del Ferro...

the photo of the trawler I thinking : damned who paint my boat during the night !! :lol:
Same designer in reality a younger little taller brother of our