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10-20-2014, 02:17 AM
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Member
City: Las Vegas, NV
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 5
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new 462 Duck owner says "Hello!"
After having spent years lurking here I thought it time to join. Currently in Doumen, China getting ready to take delivery of my new 462 Duck. This is my ninth boat. I have owned a Nordhavn, 2 Grand Banks, Custom Watson/Pacific Motoryachts 72' Steel trawler, Hans Christian 38 sailboat etc. I cruised extensively on my Nordhavn 55 and Hans Christian sailboat for many years and many 1000s of miles. After selling my N55 I decided I wanted something with the luxury of my N but with efficiency of my HC38 and that incorporated the safety features of both. I have outfitted my "Green" Duck motorsailer/trawler to be able to be completely powered with renewable resources. It has the ketch sail rig and 5 blade Max Prop Whisper fully feathering in the water pitch adjustable prop for complete sail operation, motorsailing efficiency, ability to lie a hull in bad conditions and for stabilization and get home ability. With 2000 gallons of fuel for my JD4045 my range will be almost unlimited. ALL lighting is LED. Paravane system for additional underway and at anchor stabilization. Most of the major systems (refrigeration, water maker etc.) are 24V and can be powered by the 800amph 24V battery bank which is charged by both solar panels and wind generator plus 9kw NL generator for the dive compressor, washer/dryer and a/c. Dickinson diesel furnace for heating. The interior/flybridge with Stidd chairs and teak and granite match the comfort that was in my N. I could go on but I am sure you get the drift. All boats are compromises in one way or another. I think I have accomplished my goal of building the most efficient, safest, and comfortable trawler possible. Looking forward to getting help with planning my cruise across the Pacific after taking delivery of my boat in China like most Duck owners do. Hong Kong to the Philippines to......
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10-20-2014, 02:30 AM
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Guru
City: Mooloolaba
Vessel Name: Flora
Vessel Model: Timber southern cray boat
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,858
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Pictures, pictures , we all love pictures.
Boat sounds like it may tick all the boxes.
safe sailing.
Cheers
Benn
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10-20-2014, 06:10 AM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,245
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
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RTF
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10-20-2014, 07:18 AM
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Curmudgeon
City: Stoney Creek, MD
Vessel Name: Moon Dance
Vessel Model: 1974 34' Marine Trader Sedan
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,775
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mv moby duck
After having spent years lurking here I thought it time to join. Currently in Doumen, China getting ready to take delivery of my new 462 Duck. This is my ninth boat. I have owned a Nordhavn, 2 Grand Banks, Custom Watson/Pacific Motoryachts 72' Steel trawler, Hans Christian 38 sailboat etc. I cruised extensively on my Nordhavn 55 and Hans Christian sailboat for many years and many 1000s of miles. After selling my N55 I decided I wanted something with the luxury of my N but with efficiency of my HC38 and that incorporated the safety features of both. I have outfitted my "Green" Duck motorsailer/trawler to be able to be completely powered with renewable resources. It has the ketch sail rig and 5 blade Max Prop Whisper fully feathering in the water pitch adjustable prop for complete sail operation, motorsailing efficiency, ability to lie a hull in bad conditions and for stabilization and get home ability. With 2000 gallons of fuel for my JD4045 my range will be almost unlimited. ALL lighting is LED. Paravane system for additional underway and at anchor stabilization. Most of the major systems (refrigeration, water maker etc.) are 24V and can be powered by the 800amph 24V battery bank which is charged by both solar panels and wind generator plus 9kw NL generator for the dive compressor, washer/dryer and a/c. Dickinson diesel furnace for heating. The interior/flybridge with Stidd chairs and teak and granite match the comfort that was in my N. I could go on but I am sure you get the drift. All boats are compromises in one way or another. I think I have accomplished my goal of building the most efficient, safest, and comfortable trawler possible. Looking forward to getting help with planning my cruise across the Pacific after taking delivery of my boat in China like most Duck owners do. Hong Kong to the Philippines to......
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Pics!
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10-20-2014, 08:04 AM
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Guru
City: Longboat Key, FL
Vessel Name: Bucky
Vessel Model: Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,195
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A dream boat with few compromises, for sure.
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"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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10-20-2014, 08:54 AM
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Guru
City: Salvador - BA
Vessel Name: Rainha Jannota
Vessel Model: Curruira 46
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 667
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Welcome Mobyduck
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10-20-2014, 08:57 AM
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Guru
City: Stuart FL
Vessel Name: Lucky Lucky
Vessel Model: Pacific Mariner 65
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,734
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You are certainly living the dream. Congratulations and fair seas. Howard
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Lucky Lucky
Stuart, FL
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10-20-2014, 10:19 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Pierce
Vessel Name: Florita Ann
Vessel Model: 1982 Present
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 1,935
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Sounds like a perfect to me (being a long time Buhller disciple), excluding the pocket book issue. Sure would like to see pictures to confirm my jealousy.
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10-20-2014, 12:44 PM
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Guru
City: NC
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,284
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mv moby duck
After having spent years lurking here I thought it time to join. Currently in Doumen, China getting ready to take delivery of my new 462 Duck. This is my ninth boat. I have owned a Nordhavn, 2 Grand Banks, Custom Watson/Pacific Motoryachts 72' Steel trawler, Hans Christian 38 sailboat etc. I cruised extensively on my Nordhavn 55 and Hans Christian sailboat for many years and many 1000s of miles. After selling my N55 I decided I wanted something with the luxury of my N but with efficiency of my HC38 and that incorporated the safety features of both. I have outfitted my "Green" Duck motorsailer/trawler to be able to be completely powered with renewable resources. It has the ketch sail rig and 5 blade Max Prop Whisper fully feathering in the water pitch adjustable prop for complete sail operation, motorsailing efficiency, ability to lie a hull in bad conditions and for stabilization and get home ability. With 2000 gallons of fuel for my JD4045 my range will be almost unlimited. ALL lighting is LED. Paravane system for additional underway and at anchor stabilization. Most of the major systems (refrigeration, water maker etc.) are 24V and can be powered by the 800amph 24V battery bank which is charged by both solar panels and wind generator plus 9kw NL generator for the dive compressor, washer/dryer and a/c. Dickinson diesel furnace for heating. The interior/flybridge with Stidd chairs and teak and granite match the comfort that was in my N. I could go on but I am sure you get the drift. All boats are compromises in one way or another. I think I have accomplished my goal of building the most efficient, safest, and comfortable trawler possible. Looking forward to getting help with planning my cruise across the Pacific after taking delivery of my boat in China like most Duck owners do. Hong Kong to the Philippines to......
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Welcome aboard Moby! 
Later,
Dan
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10-20-2014, 01:06 PM
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Guru
City: Port Townsend
Vessel Name: The Promise
Vessel Model: Roughwater 35
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,568
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Welcome aboard! Fantastic, can't wait to see pics.
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10-20-2014, 01:49 PM
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Guru
City: I need a bigger boat!
Vessel Model: Cheetah 25' Powercat.
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 925
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Congratulations on a great choice of boat.
I ordered study plans for a Diesel Duck back in the late 90's when George Buehler was first starting out; I built something else instead.
A well thought out design with proven abilities. 
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10-20-2014, 03:45 PM
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Guru
City: Adelaide
Vessel Name: Kokanee
Vessel Model: Cuddles 30 Pilot House Motor Sailer
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 3,215
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Welcome & nice choice!
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10-20-2014, 04:09 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,719
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Nice to have you onboard, Moby Duck. We've got a few Coots in these waters, too...not sure if there's another Duck. I hope we'll see your regular posts in Diesel Duck - Trawler Forum .
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10-20-2014, 04:47 PM
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Guru
City: Vallejo, California
Vessel Name: Mahalo Moi
Vessel Model: 1986 Grand Banks 42 Classic
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,088
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...used to be diesel duck up the Napa River near the "mud hut".
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"Mahalo Moi"
1986 GB-42 Classic
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑβΕ
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10-23-2014, 09:01 PM
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Senior Member
City: St Louis
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 270
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I'm a huge Duck fan and can't wait to see pics of your Green Duck!!
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10-23-2014, 10:30 PM
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Guru
City: Santa Cruz, CA
Vessel Name: Concerto
Vessel Model: 1980 Cheoy Lee
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,531
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Welcome! I love ducks and coots! Congratulations. It sounds like you have a vast experience and many miles under your keel(s). Cant wait to hear some stories.
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10-23-2014, 11:01 PM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,549
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Giggitoni
...used to be diesel duck up the Napa River near the "mud hut".
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(The Ark was subsequently painted a dark color.)
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Kar-KEEN-ez Koot
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10-23-2014, 11:20 PM
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Guru
City: Campbell River
Vessel Name: Blue Sky
Vessel Model: Nordic Tugs 42 Hull #001
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,970
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For the Duck fans...these photos were taken in Von Donop Inlet (Desolation Sound BC) in late August 2013.
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Berthed in
Campbell River BC
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10-24-2014, 01:42 AM
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Guru
City: Vallejo, California
Vessel Name: Mahalo Moi
Vessel Model: 1986 Grand Banks 42 Classic
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,088
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markpierce
(The Ark was subsequently painted a dark color.)
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That's it, Mark! She is the very first Diesel Duck. She was built by the Millerick Bros. Marine Construction near Cotati, CA in about 1991. She was first named Patti Ann.
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Ray
"Mahalo Moi"
1986 GB-42 Classic
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑβΕ
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10-24-2014, 02:03 AM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,549
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Where'd you find that photo, Ray?
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Kar-KEEN-ez Koot
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