Interesting boats

[Airstream345]

Currently tied up next to this beauty. Kinda feels like our KK54’s father.

“Fortitude, I am your father!”

Kinda makes me want to go to the dark side (a woody).

 

[oscar]

Kinda makes me want to go to the dark side (a woody).

I have frequent thoughts about this.... And then I scream. My clear and present danger is that I have the ability to keep one afloat, in style, and it would be a ton of fun, and incredibly satisfying. It would take SO much time though.....

https://www.yachtworld.co.uk/boats/1973/trumpy-classic-3642427/

 

[RonR]

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2018/custom-independence-cruiser-39-3206366/

I kind of like the looks of this independence cruiser.

 

[ssobol]

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2018/custom-independence-cruiser-39-3206366/

I kind of like the looks of this independence cruiser.

Layout is much like a sailboat. Bit more upright though.

 

[RonR]

Layout is much like a sailboat. Bit more upright though.

True.

 

[OldDan1943]

Layout is much like a sailboat. Bit more upright though.

I dont understand the lay out of the helm

 

[ssobol]

I dont understand the lay out of the helm

Emulates a sailboat cockpit. Maybe the owner's went from sail to power and wanted the same sort of set up.

 

[healhustler]

I dont understand the lay out of the helm

Exactly what I was thinking. I guess the thought was to maintain a minimum profile while keeping the lower deck head clearance. Nanni with a direct drive though.... For sure, an interesting vessel.

 

[Nickair]

Layout is much like a sailboat. Bit more upright though.

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2018/custom-independence-cruiser-39-3206366/


Looks like an efficient trawler, as said, emulating a plum bow sailboat.

 

[hollywood8118]

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2018/custom-independence-cruiser-39-3206366/


Looks like an efficient trawler, as said, emulating a plum bow sailboat.

Am I the only one here that think that boat seems cheap for it's year and size?

Kind of like a diesel duck that has been modernized.. or at least modern style.
HOLLYWOOD

 

[Nomad Willy]

A very slab sided thing ... and that helm!

 

[CaptainDwight]

Butt Ugly

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2018/custom-independence-cruiser-39-3206366/

I kind of like the looks of this independence cruiser.

I know, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", but this one is the essence of BUTT UGLY!

 

[slowgoesit]

I know, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", but this one is the essence of BUTT UGLY!

Yup, totally agree!

 

[Blind Owl]

They should have called this one the "Pushwater 58":

https://ca.boats.com/power-boats/2018-adagio-58-europa-6793744/

Kayakers beware!

 

[Nickair]

Am I the only one here that think that boat seems cheap for it's year and size?

Kind of like a diesel duck that has been modernized.. or at least modern style.
HOLLYWOOD

Yes, I was thinking that also. It is hard to describe this boat. Not Trawler??

 

[Wayfarer]

They should have called this one the "Pushwater 58":

https://ca.boats.com/power-boats/2018-adagio-58-europa-6793744/

Kayakers beware!

Splashyboi

 

[CaptainDwight]

Nearly butt ugly

They should have called this one the "Pushwater 58":

https://ca.boats.com/power-boats/2018-adagio-58-europa-6793744/

Kayakers beware!

Another example of design failure, another (nearly) butt ugly boat.

 

[CaptainDwight]

Not

Another example of design failure, another (nearly) butt ugly boat.

Here's something which to this beholder's eye is the antithesis of butt ugly: https://www.passagemaker.com/cruiser-reviews/pisces-one-mans-long-range-working-class-hero

 

[Bkay]

Here's something which to this beholder's eye is the antithesis of butt ugly: https://www.passagemaker.com/cruiser-reviews/pisces-one-mans-long-range-working-class-hero

I've got a bunch of photos of that boat when she was for sale. There's a lot to like about that one!!

 

[OldDan1943]

Here's something which to this beholder's eye is the antithesis of butt ugly: https://www.passagemaker.com/cruiser-reviews/pisces-one-mans-long-range-working-class-hero

the 6'6" draft does limit the boats destinations.

 

[boathealer]

I know, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", but this one is the essence of BUTT UGLY!

Looks like someone took Bebe's book a bit too literally....

 

[OldDan1943]

I've got a bunch of photos of that boat when she was for sale. There's a lot to like about that one!!

I really do like the outside design. Exterior, could use some changes. Engine room.... no pictures
Also, some mods need for east coast.....

 

[BandB]

Wifey B: I just laugh when people describe boats or cars as ugly or butt ugly. Sort of insulting to someone else's tastes but ok. Still just a reminder.

A few butt ugly cars, at least called that by many initially.

VW Beetle

Chrysler PT Cruiser

Morris Minor

There are more, but those are ones that come to mind that were great successes despite the early detractors.

 

[rslifkin]

Wifey B: I just laugh when people describe boats or cars as ugly or butt ugly. Sort of insulting to someone else's tastes but ok. Still just a reminder.

A few butt ugly cars, at least called that by many initially.

VW Beetle

Chrysler PT Cruiser

Morris Minor

There are more, but those are ones that come to mind that were great successes despite the early detractors.

I'm pretty sure the PT Cruiser counts as a marketing success more than anything. It's not attractive and it's a borderline POS in other ways, but they did a great job of convincing people they wanted it.

 

[Blind Owl]

Another example of design failure, another (nearly) butt ugly boat.

She's no beauty, but that wasn't what caught my eye. I laughed out loud when I saw the bow wave. Can you imagine that bathtub trying to punch into any kind of head sea? Couldn't be done.

Design failure is right. "Wave-making resistance, what's that? And anyway, who the hell cares?"

 

[BandB]

I'm pretty sure the PT Cruiser counts as a marketing success more than anything. It's not attractive and it's a borderline POS in other ways, but they did a great job of convincing people they wanted it.

Wifey B: For at least a while, it saved Chrysler. You say it's not attractive, but many people loved it. I think it was sort of cute.

 

[Al]

Not often one views the workings of interesting boats that serve to be of assistance to boaters of all size and configuration. Perhaps a moment to thank them for their unique service as you view one example underway in conditions. It qualifys as an "Interesting boat" one would believe.-

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Mr. Al. Good grief! Gives me the willies just watching that. Thanks, sorta...

 

[oscar]

Greetings,
Mr. Al. Good grief! Gives me the willies just watching that. Thanks, sorta...

The slasher movie music is not helping......

 

[long-cours.62]

If I remember , this Abeille (or one sister ship) had structural problem during their trial , frame on the fore part...