Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 03-30-2016, 08:36 AM   #21
Guru
 
City: Melbourne, FL
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,731
Quote:
Originally Posted by Diesel Duck View Post
Actually Dan, it was less than two years ago, May of 2014 to be precise, when we were in Anacortes, WA. Great time for sure spending time aboard the Seahorse Marine Diesel Duck 462 'Shearwater' and the Seahorse Coot 'Comorant' featured above. Couldn't agree with you more about the condition of Cormorant.
What is the benefit of having a folding swim platform, other than to minimize docking fees?
stubones99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2016, 09:01 AM   #22
Guru
 
Nomad Willy's Avatar
 
City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 18,743
Quote:
Originally Posted by hardalee1 View Post
How old is the Willard 30?
Can't give you a DOB for the W30 but mine is a 74. And I don't recall any earlier. Just off the top. The 36 Willard was made in the 60's. Some W30's were made in the late 80's and four PH W30's in about 2000. Willard still makes boats (if you can call them that) but most are dinosaur sized rubber duckies for the military and law enforcement use. Willard toyed w the idea of building a 50' boat w a typical Willard hull not too long ago but Willard makes no pleasure boats at this time and seemingly has no plans. The 2016 Rendezvous is coming up in May.
Attached Thumbnails
willard 006 copy.jpg   DSCF0758 copy.jpg   DSCF1014 copy 2.jpg   DSCF1010 copy 2.jpg   all to 12-15-09 421 copy.jpg  

__________________
Eric

North Western Washington State USA
Nomad Willy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2016, 09:14 AM   #23
Guru
 
Hawgwash's Avatar
 
City: Sidney
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 2,258
Quote:
Originally Posted by manyboats;
The 2016 Rendezvous is coming up in May.
May 16, Port Angeles; hmmm...maybe I can pop in. How many Willards usually attend?
Hawgwash is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2016, 04:09 PM   #24
Master and Commander
 
markpierce's Avatar
 
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,559
Quote:
Originally Posted by stubones99 View Post
What is the benefit of having a folding swim platform, other than to minimize docking fees?
I didn't order the swim platform option on my Coot. The builder mistakenly installed it so I got it free.

I rarely use the platform and keep it raised since it drags in the water while underway. The platform is low, so it makes a good bow landing for a soft-bottomed dinghy. When raised, ducks can't use it and deposit their droppings.



__________________
Kar-KEEN-ez Koot
markpierce is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2016, 05:43 PM   #25
Guru
 
BruceK's Avatar
 
City: Sydney
Vessel Name: Sojourn
Vessel Model: Integrity 386
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 13,329
You can see in pic 2 above why a swim platform is often called a duckboard in Australia.
__________________
BruceK
2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
BruceK is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2016, 06:33 PM   #26
Veteran Member
 
City: Richmond Va
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 33
I can't even make up my mind between monohull or cat...but every time I see a Coot I fall in love with it!
Cervelo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2016, 07:15 PM   #27
Guru
 
Codger2's Avatar
 
City: San Diego
Vessel Name: Circuit Breaker
Vessel Model: 2021..22' Duffy Cuddy cabin
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,691
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cervelo View Post
I can't even make up my mind between monohull or cat...but every time I see a Coot I fall in love with it!
I know exactly what you mean...they are very "salty" looking.
__________________
Done with diesel power boats! Have fallen in love with all electric!
Codger2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2016, 08:13 PM   #28
Guru
 
City: Melbourne, FL
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,731
Quote:
Originally Posted by BruceK View Post
You can see in pic 2 above why a swim platform is often called a duckboard in Australia.
In that case, it would probably be a Gator board in South Florida
stubones99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2016, 09:37 PM   #29
Art
Guru
 
Art's Avatar
 
City: SF Bay Area
Vessel Model: Tollycraft 34' Tri Cabin
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 12,569
In Louisiana Bayou - "Snake Board"!
Art is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2016, 11:04 PM   #30
Guru
 
BruceK's Avatar
 
City: Sydney
Vessel Name: Sojourn
Vessel Model: Integrity 386
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 13,329
Quote:
Originally Posted by stubones99 View Post
In that case, it would probably be a Gator board in South Florida
Like to hear from anyone in northern Queensland, or the Northern Territory(doubt we have any TF member there)if they have seen a crocodile on the "board". I`ve seen crocs in the water in Cairns, they can grow to 4 metres, that`d look good on the board.
__________________
BruceK
2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
BruceK is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2016, 04:24 AM   #31
Enigma
 
RT Firefly's Avatar
 
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,563
Greetings,
Hmmm....Ducks, snakes, gators...Sounds like fresh food storage to me. A live larder as it were.
__________________
RTF
RT Firefly is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2016, 09:47 AM   #32
Guru
 
Nomad Willy's Avatar
 
City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 18,743
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawgwash View Post
May 16, Port Angeles; hmmm...maybe I can pop in. How many Willards usually attend?

This was a Rondy of several years ago. I'd say about twenty boats HW.
http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s...ash-10029.html
__________________
Eric

North Western Washington State USA
Nomad Willy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2016, 10:17 AM   #33
Art
Guru
 
Art's Avatar
 
City: SF Bay Area
Vessel Model: Tollycraft 34' Tri Cabin
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 12,569
Quote:
Originally Posted by manyboats View Post
This was a Rondy of several years ago. I'd say about twenty boats HW.
http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s...ash-10029.html
Plenty of FB's
Art is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:48 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012