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It is fifty-fifty, the hull is steel, the superstructure is made of aluminum.
 
I think it was built as a yacht.
 
Halvorsen Viking 32 For Sale. Stunning painstaking restoration would have cost $$$, no wonder it`s "expression of Interest" priced. Broker is a timber Halvorsen specialist shipwright who does a little brokering as well.
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PS. Some photos background our favourite cruising grounds.
 
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I walked by it a couple of weeks ago. It's a big boat with a lot of sheer, high bow, and acres of teak deck in imperfect condition.
 

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That’s funny @Mac2 , I didn’t even notice that.

Weird how the shipyard said they sandblasted and painted her, yet the photo clearly shows horrible corrosion on that overhang. I hate when brokers only make half an effort to post current information.
 
Some pics of the engine space. This girl is gunna take alot of work!
Thanks! Did the broker send to you? I see they're still not in the listing... I wonder why... :)

Still kind of hard to tell much from them, other than the general disconnect between the attention clearly paid to the living spaces versus the engine room. Which is of course not a great sign.
 
I saw this while driving down the Great River Road (always gawking as we pass marinas) and had to pull over and take a look as we were going through Grafton. A google image search told me that it was a Monk Comfort and was for sale.
 

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What do you guys think about this? When we did the Northwestern Exploration cruise on the 46 Grand Banks, I noted our Mother Goose boat we followed was a 49 GB. I thought if I could find a perfect 49, one that someone has sunk a ton of money in and redone I would consider it. What do y'all think about this?




If you are looking for the finest of the finest, this is the GB49 To See. The seller has resources at his disposal from owning a famed large boatyard and poured those into this passionate refit.

Redone from stem to stern by a boatyard owner with a taste for doing things to perfection this GB49 needs to seen to appreciate. Complete engine repower with brand new Lehman's, redone decks, new fuel tanks, and a list of other upgrades that is quite lengthy. 3 Stateroom inflatable boat, 2 Head layout. Powered with Lehman Straight Shaft 355hp Diesels that are bristol and live in the cleanest engine room you will find.

Do not buy another 49 Classic without at least seeing this one first. CALL THE LISTING BROKER FOR MORE DETAILS AS THE BOAT IS CRUISING THE CHESAPEAKE PRESENTLY.

These are all new items replacing old

Water tank 2021
Nav electronics 2021, 2023
Auto pilot 2022 new thru hulls 2021
Topside awlgrip 2022,
Teak stern transom 2023
Tempered glass for FB wind screen 2023
Electric dingy davit 2022
Dingy 2022
New batteries 2023
Hard top 2022
Track vision for tv and starlink 2023
Replaced Niad stablizers, and main housing 2022
fin size was increased
Engine room sound shield, aluminum diamond plate2021
Shore power electrics 2022 & 2023
A/C electric panel 2022 & 2023
12 volt electric panel 2022
Electric for anchor windless
Hi test anchor chain 2022
Electric heads 2022
Fresh water pressure pump system 2022
Refrigators Isotherm 2023
Ice maker 2023
Custom helm chair salon 2023
All FB seating replaced 2023
Water circulation pumps2023
2500 watt inverter 2023
Life raft 2022
Dickerson stove 4 burner with oven 2021
Replaced Splendie washer/dryer ventless to Splendie Vented 2023
Head liner replaced 2022
All main level decks replaced
All FB teak decks replaced
I've noticed RIBs (rigid inflatables) don't seem very popular in Australia or at least with the fishing community. They are very popular in Europe especially around the Mediterranean coast even with anglers.

What is the reason for the seemingly unpopularity of rib boats. Heat expanding tubes,durability of tubes, ride, cost, hooks/gaffs? I had one for a very long time and never once put a hole in it with a hook, gaff or knife.

Thanks guys, I'd be interested in your thoughts.
 
Just speculating. My main dinghy, a Stabicraft, and my main anchor, Sarca Excel, is made in Australia and New Zealand. There is a lot of thought into making these items bulletproof. Something that is filled with air is not bulletproof. The Aluminum Stabicraft is unsinkable and easy to maintain. The anchor has a stainless tip (so as not to rust) and steel ballast (no need to melt out lead to re-galvanize). They make things to last as long as possible, which means less maintenance as well (stainless, aluminum, etc). A rib has a ticking clock on life expectancy along with the added maintenance that comes with maintaining it.
 
I've noticed RIBs (rigid inflatables) don't seem very popular in Australia or at least with the fishing community. They are very popular in Europe especially around the Mediterranean coast even with anglers.

What is the reason for the seemingly unpopularity of rib boats. Heat expanding tubes,durability of tubes, ride, cost, hooks/gaffs? I had one for a very long time and never once put a hole in it with a hook, gaff or knife.

Thanks guys, I'd be interested in your thoughts.
I have an aluminium dinghy with outboard. Not interested in a RIB in any way for the following reasons;

1. The harsh UV in Australia means a limited lifespan
2. Cannot run them easily onto a rocky beach
3. They require more power (fuel) compared to an equivalent size aluminium dinghy
4. Problematic to fish out of due to knives, hooks, fish with sharp teeth, etc. around the inflatable tubes
5. Not suitable to run crab pots due to worry about damaging the tubes
6. More expensive
7. Large tidal ranges mean you often have to drag the dinghy across sand/rocks to launch it from the beach.

Turn it around, what are the benefits of a RIB?

Why would I want a RIB when I have a robust aluminium dinghy that is easy to drive, doesn't have the worry of a limited lifespan, is cheaper and more robust to use in a harsh environment.
 

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