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01-02-2016, 09:10 AM
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City: Zion Hill, PA
Vessel Name: Half Moon Too
Vessel Model: 22' Devlin Surf Scoter
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 12
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Permission to come aboard?
New guy here. I'm Dave and I recently scratched a long time itch, with the purchase of a 1989 22' Sam Devlin Surf Scoter. I first saw an article about Sam and his boats in a copy of "Small Boat Journal" magazine in 1990. Fell in love with the boat and ordered a set of plans two years later. But as it often does, life got in the way and the boat never did get built. I got a lot of dreams out of those plans over the years. That alone was worth every penny.
Fast forward to 2013. Searching Craigslist and lo and behold, a Scoter for sale in Niagara Falls. Never having seen one in person, a 300 mile drive seemed reasonable. It was everything I'd ever dreamed of and more. Needed some work and sorting out but it has been a total labor of love. I've taken several month long cruises so far and the boat never fails to amaze me.
Take care.
Dave
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01-02-2016, 09:25 AM
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City: San Diego
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,580
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Terrific looking trawler! I love it!
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Done with diesel power boats! Investigating all electric!
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01-02-2016, 09:35 AM
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Guru
City: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Vessel Name: Gumbo
Vessel Model: 2003 Monk 36
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,882
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She looks great, enjoy her!
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01-02-2016, 09:48 AM
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Guru
City: Full Time Cruising East Coast
Vessel Name: Meridian
Vessel Model: Krogen-42
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,016
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what is your burn rate and speed?
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Meridian
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01-02-2016, 09:56 AM
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Guru
City: Seattle, WA
Vessel Name: Pau Hana
Vessel Model: 1989 PT52 Overseas Yachtfisher
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,482
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Welcome aboard! It's tradition to start with a detailed conversation about your anchor...
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Peter- Marine Insurance Guru & tuna fishing addict!
1989 52' PT Overseas yachtfisher
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01-02-2016, 09:57 AM
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Member
City: Zion Hill, PA
Vessel Name: Half Moon Too
Vessel Model: 22' Devlin Surf Scoter
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 12
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Terry,
1 gallon per hour at 2800 RPM's gives about 6 knots. I've seen her do 8 knots going downhill, I was afraid that I was going to tear out the bottom. She is a stout little boat though and inspires much confidence in her abilities.
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01-02-2016, 10:35 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: 5,036
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Really spiffy vessel!! Welcome aboard!
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"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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01-02-2016, 10:39 AM
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City: Trenton
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,270
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The smaller the boat, the bigger the adventure.
She looks like a great adventure.
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34' Marine Trader
"Angelina"
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01-02-2016, 10:55 AM
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Guru
City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 17,827
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I don't see the need to talk about burn rates or anchors as the OP didn't mention any problem w either.
I'd much rather hear about his several long trips. He's already out there runn'in all over the place. Burn rates and speed appears to be a non-issue to me. Who cares if he does these long trips at 6 knots, 12, or 24 knots?
One of the best cruises of my life was w a 17' OB cruiser.
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North Western Washington State USA
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01-02-2016, 11:11 AM
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Member
City: Zion Hill, PA
Vessel Name: Half Moon Too
Vessel Model: 22' Devlin Surf Scoter
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 12
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Eric,
Here is a link to a mini-cruise I took last year. July 4, 2015 New York harbor. The "Half Moon Too" is shown from about 49 seconds on. A whole bunch of fun in a small package.
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01-02-2016, 11:15 AM
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Senior Member
City: Toronto
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 271
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DPMacV
New guy here. I'm Dave and I recently scratched a long time itch, with the purchase of a 1989 22' Sam Devlin Surf Scoter. I first saw an article about Sam and his boats in a copy of "Small Boat Journal" magazine in 1990. Fell in love with the boat and ordered a set of plans two years later. But as it often does, life got in the way and the boat never did get built. I got a lot of dreams out of those plans over the years. That alone was worth every penny.
Fast forward to 2013. Searching Craigslist and lo and behold, a Scoter for sale in Niagara Falls. Never having seen one in person, a 300 mile drive seemed reasonable. It was everything I'd ever dreamed of and more. Needed some work and sorting out but it has been a total labor of love. I've taken several month long cruises so far and the boat never fails to amaze me.
Take care.
Dave
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Welcome Dave,
Niiiceeee boat, lot's of character. There are a lot of experienced guys here, you will learn a ton ...  enjoy ..... Frank B.
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01-02-2016, 11:37 AM
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Guru
City: Seattle, WA
Vessel Name: Pau Hana
Vessel Model: 1989 PT52 Overseas Yachtfisher
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,482
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Quote:
Originally Posted by manyboats
I don't see the need to talk about burn rates or anchors as the OP didn't mention any problem w either.
I'd much rather hear about his several long trips. He's already out there runn'in all over the place. Burn rates and speed appears to be a non-issue to me. Who cares if he does these long trips at 6 knots, 12, or 24 knots?
One of the best cruises of my life was w a 17' OB cruiser.
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Eric- note the smiley on the anchor post. Relax- all is well.
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1989 52' PT Overseas yachtfisher
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01-02-2016, 11:47 AM
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Guru
City: Duvall, Wa
Vessel Name: Beach Music II
Vessel Model: 2003 Mainship 430 Trawler
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 722
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Devlins are built just South of us, in Tumwater Wa. Beautiful boats and very well thought out. Several years ago we were invited on board a 42 ft trawler and it almost made me rethink owning a wood boat. Congratulations on finding your dream boat.
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01-02-2016, 11:51 AM
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Guru
City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 17,827
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Peter I'm fine but I don't see any smiley. Oh now I see it. This i-pad can't even walk at times.
Not usually into smileys as some mask acidic posts and think it's justified by adding the smile. It's the words that count.
I do love to see more smaller boats like this and hope our TF conversations go in that direction too. I just like smaller boats .. smaller than mine actually.
Porman I lusted over that 42 as well.
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North Western Washington State USA
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01-02-2016, 11:58 AM
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Guru
City: Port Townsend
Vessel Name: The Promise
Vessel Model: Roughwater 35
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,565
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Dave,
Welcome aboard, very salty boat. Cheers!
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01-02-2016, 12:52 PM
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Guru
City: Tri Cities, WA
Vessel Name: Beachcomber
Vessel Model: Sea Ray 550 Sedan Bridge
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,260
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Dave, permission to come aboard granted. Only a few show up with a nice trawler like yours. More pics would be appreciated.
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Mike and Tina
Beachcomber 1995 Sea Ray 550 Sedan Bridge
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01-02-2016, 02:44 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 15,130
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
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01-02-2016, 02:51 PM
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Guru
City: St Augustine,Fl
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,334
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Welcome aboard! Those Sam Devlin boats are sure nice. Not many on the east coast.
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01-02-2016, 03:45 PM
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Guru
City: Campbell River
Vessel Name: Okisollo
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 727
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Nice boat, good looks and OB as well.
Welcome
Ted
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01-02-2016, 03:51 PM
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Guru
City: Brookline, NH
Vessel Name: Blue Heaven
Vessel Model: Albin 43 classic double cabin, twin 135 Lehmans
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 2,003
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Dave, you have found yourself one great boat. May you have many happy voyages. Please do feel free to tell us all about your adventures. Welcome aboard!
Ken
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