Check out this Ocean Going Machine!

[minaret]

This is a Ben Seaborn designed ketch, Tatoosh.

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A few more...

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Don't know why I took so many pics, maybe just cuz she's such a beauty...

[Cheechako]

Never did like Seaborn's "eye for beauty much", but cool photos none the less.

[minaret]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

Never did like Seaborn's "eye for beauty much", but cool photos none the less.

Really? Don't see how anyone could think this yacht was less than stunning, but to each their own. Perhaps I'm biased, I obviously like big heavy motorsailor ketches....

[Cheechako]

Yeah, probably just me, but it looks like spare parts from three boats to my eye! a pinched stern, a big square box on top and a rounded bow with lots of sheer forward.... nothing like a Herreschoff etc....

[minaret]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

Yeah, probably just me, but it looks like spare parts from three boats to my eye! a pinched stern, a big square box on top and a rounded bow with lots of sheer forward.... nothing like a Herreschoff etc....

Maybe she just doesn't photograph well, I wonder what you'd think in person. Some boats are like that, especially big ones.

[Cheechako]

seen her in person years ago (shilshole right?) one can certainly appreciate the craftmanship.

[Tony B]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

Never did like Seaborn's "eye for beauty much", but cool photos none the less.

Although I am not familiar with the designer or the builder, have to agree with you on your taste. The only thing nice I can say about this boat is that it is big. I don't find it pleasing to the eye at all.

[minaret]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

seen her in person years ago (shilshole right?) one can certainly appreciate the craftmanship.

Just sailed up from San Diego, caught her at the fuel dock. She was built at Vic Franks in the late 50's, but spent most of her life as a Hollywood boat, as Peter Fonda owned her for many years.

[Cheechako]

at any rate.... keep posting these wonderful pictures!

[delmarrey]

Originally Posted by minaret

.............as Peter Fonda owned her for many years.

Better hope it doesn't ever get boarded with drug dogs.

[minaret]

Originally Posted by delmarrey

Better hope it doesn't ever get boarded with drug dogs.

LOL! I hear you there, no telling whats fallen into the bilge over the years. If only she could talk...

[minaret]

Interestingly, the owner told me that his passage north was a fluke, as he was able to hold a single tack for 600 miles up the coast, with the wind out of the NW and WNW all the way. Sounded like a great trip!

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I'll just throw in a few shots of the Nevada Faye again from a slightly better angle as well...