Outstanding Boats - A Special Selection of Unusual and Noteworthy Boats I Find

[Steadman Uhlich]

[QUOTE=Scout 30;2594058]

Originally Posted by Steadman Uhlich

Phil Bolger PHUMA
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Steady, you have really outdone yourself this time. This is a great example of how truly creative Phil Bolger was. 126 feet long & just a 3.5 foot draft. Amazing. No one could think more outside the box than he did. His legacy lives on in the hundreds of boats built to his designs.

SCOUT30,
Thanks for the kind response and for adding another good comment about a boat design(er).

I looked at this boat and imagined it being something that could be an interesting vessel for traveling the US coast, such as the PNW inside passage or the Atlantic near the Keys or Gulf of Mexico, with its shallow draft it could go many places that even much smaller boats cannot because of their draft.

It is such an interesting (outstanding as different) boat design.

[Steadman Uhlich]

POLUX,
Thanks for continuing to add more about the Cigale and (any) boats you know. I learn something new from every one of your posts, and share your admiration for the designs of those "Interesting Boats."

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TO EVERYONE:
If you have not already done so, I encourage you to visit and read the really outstanding blog that POLUX has created that features his views on many very interesting boats. I have enjoyed his collection of boats, his insights into boat designs, and his shared knowledge, which is always well written. If you want to know more about excellent European high end boats and fast cruisers designed in Europe, visit his blog. It contains a wealth of knowledge about very interesting boats, and some very informative articles. I consider it one of the best personal boat blogs I have seen, both for its focus and admirable content. It is much more than just pretty pictures of sexy boats.

Here is a link to his home page on his blog.
Interesting Sailboats

[jefjo]

Originally Posted by Steadman Uhlich

POLUX,
Thanks for continuing to add more about the Cigale and (any) boats you know. I learn something new from every one of your posts, and share your admiration for the designs of those "Interesting Boats."

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TO EVERYONE:
If you have not already done so, I encourage you to visit and read the really outstanding blog that POLUX has created that features his views on many very interesting boats. I have enjoyed his collection of boats, his insights into boat designs, and his shared knowledge, which is always well written. If you want to know more about excellent European high end boats and fast cruisers designed in Europe, visit his blog. It contains a wealth of knowledge about very interesting boats, and some very informative articles. I consider it one of the best personal boat blogs I have seen, both for its focus and admirable content. It is much more than just pretty pictures of sexy boats.

Here is a link to his home page on his blog.
Interesting Sailboats

Great thread! I just binged on the whole thing. I love boat porn and Steadman always delivers! ok, off to binge on POLUX thread.

[hpeer]

Back to that Aluminum Boat Company aluminum boat, someone else already started a thread on that boat seeking info on the builder. My personal guess is that it was built by the company that is or became Alubat.

At first glance there is a lot to like there. Big boat, too much for us, we are mere mortals.

[Steadman Uhlich]

Buehler JUNO


Hull= Wood

Year= 2007
LOA = 36
Location= Portland, CT USA
Asking Price= $ 14,900

Ad
2007 Buehler Custom Juno Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

[Steadman Uhlich]

Whisstock 55' Ketch ALUMINUM
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Steady's Notes

The photos of the boat show a very nice looking boat, in what appears to be excellent condition. The photos immediately made me think: "Dream Boat" and "expedition yacht." This is the kind of boat I have dreamed of having for a circumnavigation or multiyear cruise, of living on for years. It is that nice.

I like what I see in the photos. A few things I particularly liked seeing:
1. Pilothouse design with raised helm/nav station and what appears to be good visibility from that station.
2. Very nice wood furniture and what appears to be a high quality of cabinetry work and finish.
3. Nice lines (profile of the boat) and nice deck.
4. Nice aft cockpit.
5. Nice saloon.
6. Very nice master stateroom with storage and nice wood.
7. Very nice guest cabins.
8. Good equipment, including recent engine etc.
9. Outstanding galley. This will make many sailing cooks envious.

The boat is currently on CF's Classifieds Forum, see the link down below, where you can read more about it and see the long list of gear and description by the owner.

There are more photos showing the interior and cockpit and details on the linked page. In addition, the owner has created a website for his boat, and it is an excellent website. The website has a nicely drawn layout of the boat, many photos, links to cruising logs, details, details, details, and videos including drone footage and walk through vids too. Well done for a private sale site.

As with any boat, a survey is a good idea. Caveat Emptor.
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Hull = Aluminum

LOA = 55'

Year = 1973

Location = Malaysia (See ad on CF for details)

Asking Price = $250,000 USD
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Specifications from Sale Ad Listing

See the ad on CF Classifieds.
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Link to Ad with contact info for owner. FSBO
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...er-198838.html
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All photos in this post are from THIS ad for THIS boat.
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My Disclaimers and Requests

I have no financial or other connection to this boat or the seller.
I have not seen this boat in person, nor have I sailed on it.
As with any boat, it is a good idea to research the design to learn about how they sail, common problems and owner opinions.
As with any boat, it is smart to have a qualified yacht surveyor perform a survey of the boat to assess its condition.
I am posting this to help others find boats. This one caught my eye, and I hope this thread helps others find a good fit for them.
I hope this thread proves helpful to CF Members. If so, let me know, as it is nice to know the time spent on it has helped others.
IF you purchase this boat, let me know (a PM would be OK).
IF you purchase this boat, I would enjoy seeing it, or going for a sail on it, if I am ever in your area. Or, if you own a similar or sister boat send me a PM. I enjoy sailing on a wide variety of boats and would like to get some time on many designs, including this one.

[Emouchet]

Following that interresting thread!

[Steadman Uhlich]

CCYD 83' Twin Screw C/B Schooner

Steady's Notes
Here is a boat for a sailor with $500K to spend, but for someone who is not thrilled by spending it on a production plastic boat.

This boat has a provenance that has some value, at least in certain circles. You could be sailing a boat that was formally owned by true royalty, including Princess Grace of Monaco. That may have some significant value and bragging rights at the yacht club and any anchorages or marinas.

Designed by Ron Holland. Recently refitted (imagine the cost).

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Hull = Steel
Year Built = 1984
Located In:
Viareggio, Italy
Hull Material:
Steel
YW#:
80212-3189280

1984 CCYD 83 Twin Screw C/B Schooner Sail Boat For Sale -

Current Price:
EUR 480,000 Tax Not Paid (US$ 592,848)
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Description (Excerpt)

Originally built for Prince Ranier III of Monaco, VALIMIRO is a comprehensively refitted and updated steel-hulled twin screw centreboard schooner from CCYD to designs by Ron Holland.

FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:

VALIMIRO was originally built by CCYD in Venice in 1984 as ‘STALCA II’ to the order of HH Prince Ranier III of Monaco and his American actress wife Grace Kelly for sailing with their three children: Stefanie, Albert and Caroline. From their combined names, came the boat name STALCA.

Following their ownership, STALCA II (now VALIMIRO) passed through two further ownerships, a German businessman and an Italian industrialist. In 2009, she was laid up ashore for 4 years before being acquired by her present owner who has subsequently undertaken a comprehensive rebuild of the yacht to bring her back to her former glory. During this refit, almost every aspect of the yacht was worked through, including:-

Complete zero-hour rebuild of the twin Caterpillar engines
Teak Deck replaced 2014
Fitment of new Onan generator and full rebuild of secondary Onan generator
Fitment of new teak decks
Complete repaint of all exterior and interior metalwork
New hydraulic systems
New air-conditioning system
New electronics
Remodelled bathrooms with electric heads

With the practicality of an easily-handled schooner rig, the robust nature of the steel hull and the ‘go-anywhere’ nature of her centreboard keel, VALIMIRO is the prefect adventure yacht. Her fantastic 5-cabin plus crew interior is also luxurious enough for charter or liveaboard duties, whilst her fascinating history is sure to create conversation in any anchorage she visits.

MANUFACTURER’S BACKGROUND:

CCYD is the acronym of “Costruzioni e Charter Yacht Diporto”, a shipyard founded in Venice by Mr. Gianfranco Padoan during the '70s. The shipyard became famous during the ‘80s for his quality in the production of steel custom made boats designed from famous designer such as Tommaso Spadolini, Gae Aulenti, German Frers and Ron Holland.
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All photos in this post are from THIS ad for THIS boat.
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My Disclaimers and Requests

I have no financial or other connection to this boat or the seller.
I have not seen this boat in person, nor have I sailed on it.
As with any boat, it is a good idea to research the design to learn about how they sail, common problems and owner opinions.
As with any boat, it is smart to have a qualified yacht surveyor perform a survey of the boat to assess its condition.
I am posting this to help others find boats. This one caught my eye, and I hope this thread helps others find a good fit for them.
I hope this thread proves helpful to CF Members. If so, let me know, as it is nice to know the time spent on it has helped others.
IF you purchase this boat, let me know (a PM would be OK).
IF you purchase this boat, I would enjoy seeing it, or going for a sail on it, if I am ever in your area.
IF you have a sister boat, I encourage to post some comments about it in this thread.
IF you own a similar or sister boat, I would enjoy sailing on it with you. Why? I enjoy sailing on a wide variety of boats and would like to get some time on many designs, including this one.

[Scout 30]

Originally Posted by Steadman Uhlich

Buehler JUNO


Hull= Wood

Year= 2007
LOA = 36
Location= Portland, CT USA
Asking Price= $ 14,900

Ad
2007 Buehler Custom Juno Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

My kind of boat! Looks like the listing is gone so I must not be the only one.

[DSDman]

Originally Posted by Steadman Uhlich

CCYD 83' Twin Screw C/B Schooner

Steady's Notes
Here is a boat for a sailor with $500K to spend, but for someone who is not thrilled by spending it on a production plastic boat.

This boat has a provenance that has some value, at least in certain circles. You could be sailing a boat that was formally owned by true royalty, including Princess Grace of Monaco. That may have some significant value and bragging rights at the yacht club and any anchorages or marinas.

Designed by Ron Holland. Recently refitted (imagine the cost).

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Hull = Steel
Year Built = 1984
Located In:
Viareggio, Italy
Hull Material:
Steel
YW#:
80212-3189280

1984 CCYD 83 Twin Screw C/B Schooner Sail Boat For Sale -

Current Price:
EUR 480,000 Tax Not Paid (US$ 592,848)
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Description (Excerpt)

Originally built for Prince Ranier III of Monaco, VALIMIRO is a comprehensively refitted and updated steel-hulled twin screw centreboard schooner from CCYD to designs by Ron Holland.

FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:

VALIMIRO was originally built by CCYD in Venice in 1984 as ‘STALCA II’ to the order of HH Prince Ranier III of Monaco and his American actress wife Grace Kelly for sailing with their three children: Stefanie, Albert and Caroline. From their combined names, came the boat name STALCA.

Following their ownership, STALCA II (now VALIMIRO) passed through two further ownerships, a German businessman and an Italian industrialist. In 2009, she was laid up ashore for 4 years before being acquired by her present owner who has subsequently undertaken a comprehensive rebuild of the yacht to bring her back to her former glory. During this refit, almost every aspect of the yacht was worked through, including:-

Complete zero-hour rebuild of the twin Caterpillar engines
Teak Deck replaced 2014
Fitment of new Onan generator and full rebuild of secondary Onan generator
Fitment of new teak decks
Complete repaint of all exterior and interior metalwork
New hydraulic systems
New air-conditioning system
New electronics
Remodelled bathrooms with electric heads

With the practicality of an easily-handled schooner rig, the robust nature of the steel hull and the ‘go-anywhere’ nature of her centreboard keel, VALIMIRO is the prefect adventure yacht. Her fantastic 5-cabin plus crew interior is also luxurious enough for charter or liveaboard duties, whilst her fascinating history is sure to create conversation in any anchorage she visits.

MANUFACTURER’S BACKGROUND:

CCYD is the acronym of “Costruzioni e Charter Yacht Diporto”, a shipyard founded in Venice by Mr. Gianfranco Padoan during the '70s. The shipyard became famous during the ‘80s for his quality in the production of steel custom made boats designed from famous designer such as Tommaso Spadolini, Gae Aulenti, German Frers and Ron Holland.
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All photos in this post are from THIS ad for THIS boat.
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My Disclaimers and Requests

I have no financial or other connection to this boat or the seller.
I have not seen this boat in person, nor have I sailed on it.
As with any boat, it is a good idea to research the design to learn about how they sail, common problems and owner opinions.
As with any boat, it is smart to have a qualified yacht surveyor perform a survey of the boat to assess its condition.
I am posting this to help others find boats. This one caught my eye, and I hope this thread helps others find a good fit for them.
I hope this thread proves helpful to CF Members. If so, let me know, as it is nice to know the time spent on it has helped others.
IF you purchase this boat, let me know (a PM would be OK).
IF you purchase this boat, I would enjoy seeing it, or going for a sail on it, if I am ever in your area.
IF you have a sister boat, I encourage to post some comments about it in this thread.
IF you own a similar or sister boat, I would enjoy sailing on it with you. Why? I enjoy sailing on a wide variety of boats and would like to get some time on many designs, including this one.

Yep, that would do! If only I could maintain it and afford to feed it.

[Colin A]

Originally Posted by Steadman Uhlich

Buehler JUNO


Hull= Wood

Year= 2007
LOA = 36
Location= Portland, CT USA
Asking Price= $ 14,900

Ad
2007 Buehler Custom Juno Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

Just noticed this is near me on the CT river. Cool boat.

[Steadman Uhlich]

Naranja 34 ALUMINUM CB
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Steady's Notes

The photos of the boat show a nice looking boat, in what appears to be good condition. As with any boat, a survey is a good idea. Caveat Emptor.

I like what I see in the photos. There are more photos showing the interior and cockpit and details on the linked page.

The boat has similar styling of an Alubat OVNI, with typical "open layout" (which I like at this size).

The boat has a numerous ports and deadlights for letting in light. I like the integral hard dodger over the companionway too.

I like what I see in the equipment list and upgrades (see my bold highlighting below).

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Hull = Aluminum, Centerboard

LOA = 34'

Year = 1987

Location = Langkawi, Malaysia

Asking Price = $54,000
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Specifications from Sale Ad Listing

"Designed by Phillipe Harle and robustly built in AG4MC Aluminium by Chantier Allias (Dieppe- France) She was launched in 1987. “MOIRA” is powered with a Yanmar 3GM30F 27hp diesel. She features a retractable centre board and cruisers at 4kn at 1500rpm with a maximum speed of 5.5kn at 3000rpm. A very good sail inventory includes a fully battened mainsail with lazy bag and jacks, Genoa on Profurl furler, Spinnaker and sock with an extra light spinnaker and running rigging was replaced in 2017 with a full rig inspection carried out.

“MOIRA” has a PSS shaft seal (2017) and a three bladed bronze prop with spare. All electronics were replaced in 2017 including a Furuno DRS4W radar, Simrad TP32 autopilot, with a spare RaymarineX5 smart pilot, Garmin GPS60 GPS, 1 x Icom IC-M56 VHF, plus 1 x portable Cobra /1 x Icomhandheld VHF and Mastervolt battery charger.

She has an Aerogen Wind Generator and 1 x Panasonic 240w Solar Panel plus a 350w Inverter.

“MOIRA” features 6 berths - 2 x Doubles plus 2 Singles in saloon. Saloon /dinette seating for 6 and a nav area, a good galley with twin S/S sinks and head with 1 x Lavac toilet ensure your comfort.

“MOIRA” has a Lofrans Cobra electric anchor winch, 46m x 10mm chain, 30m and a 60m rope, a Zebec 2.4m dinghy with 3.5hp Yamaha (new 2017), 1 x spare Caravelle dinghy, 3 x new inflatable life jackets (2017), Bimini (2017) and a full cover in 3 x parts (2017).

“MOIRA’s” safety features include an Aqua Link EPIRB and a Sea Safe life raft, flares, dock lines and fenders plus compass.

She is French Registered and a well presented shoal draft yacht suitable for long passages offshore yet able to cruise in shallow waters and is offered For Sale at a very sensible price by a motivated Vendor.."
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Link to Ad with contact info.
1987 Aluminum Cruiser NARANJA 34 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
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All photos in this post are from THIS ad for THIS boat.
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My Disclaimers and Requests

I have no financial or other connection to this boat or the seller.
I have not seen this boat in person, nor have I sailed on it.
As with any boat, it is a good idea to research the design to learn about how they sail, common problems and owner opinions.
As with any boat, it is smart to have a qualified yacht surveyor perform a survey of the boat to assess its condition.
I am posting this to help others find boats. This one caught my eye, and I hope this thread helps others find a good fit for them.
I hope this thread proves helpful to CF Members. If so, let me know, as it is nice to know the time spent on it has helped others.
IF you purchase this boat, let me know (a PM would be OK).
IF you purchase this boat, I would enjoy seeing it, or going for a sail on it, if I am ever in your area.
IF you have a sister boat, I encourage to post some comments about it in this thread.
IF you own a similar or sister boat, I would enjoy sailing on it with you. Why? I enjoy sailing on a wide variety of boats and would like to get some time on many designs, including this one.

[Steadman Uhlich]

Norman Dallimore Traditional Bermudan Ketch

Year Built = 1947
Hull = Wood, Mahogany and Larch on Oak
Location = France
Asking Price = $63,000 USD

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1947...m#.WsAF49FOmhB
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Steady's Notes:

This boat is a classic. I like the styling. I like the interior. I like the berths. I like the portlights. I am sure she is an outstanding head-turner when in any anchorage or marina. I would love to go for a sail on her. Or better yet, a long cruise along the coast of France.

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Description from the ad:

"Wooden Ships Comments on this Norman Dallimore Ketch

Blue Bonnet was custom-designed by Norman Dallimore, built by Tucker Brown in 1947.

Commissioned as a cruising boat for a Colonel, his wife insisted on having standing headroom throughout so there is a step in the deck just forward of the cockpit and a gently rising foredeck to achieve this. They carried a paid hand so she has a berth in the focsle where the hand lived.

She has received much alteration and improvement over the years, not least in the present 33-year ownership. Originally a sloop with a very long boom, she was altered to a ketch to make sail handling easier and the wheelhouse was fitted with an inside helm giving comfortable cruising in heavy weather. Regular refits by Lallows in Cowes have kept her sound including a new engine in 2013 and a complete interior re-paint from bilges upwards with a new transom and teak stern deck and rails. Raised exterior helm gives all-round vision and communication with crew.

Blue Bonnet has cruised frequently around northern Europe , the Channel, Biscay, the French canals and the Mediterranean. She is a wonderful summer home, stable and with plenty of space. Although she has the looks of a motor sailer, her performance under canvas alone is very respectable with frequent passages in heavy and light winds without the engine on all points of sail. She has been sailed single-handed. For a period she was a retirement home in the Mediterranean and later as a base for a City banker in St Katherine’s dock.

At less than 40′ she offers a lot of capability and volume for her size, and in an era where size is charged it is important to not buy too large a yacht. An iconic, well- loved and interesting yacht with fine looks.

Length on Deck 39’3″
Length Waterline 37’3″
Beam 10’2″
Draft 4’6″
Thames Tonnage 10TM
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Construction

Planked in mahogany above the waterline, larch below, copper fastened to closely-spaced steamed oak timbers. Grown oak floors across the centreline, copper fastened.

Topsides painted with a 2 pack paint system.

External lead ballast keel with bronze keel bolts, x-rayed in 2010.

T&G laid pine decks sheathed in glass fibre and finished in blue/grey deck paint. Scrubbed-teak toe rails and rubbing strake all round with bare teak stern decks, varnished teak hatches.

Varnished teak wheelhouse with bronze framed windows and a sheathed plywood roof.

Large aft very deep, safe cockpit with comfortable seating all round (non self draining). Full-height door leading into the wheelhouse.

[Scout 30]

Originally Posted by Steadman Uhlich

Norman Dallimore Traditional Bermudan Ketch

Year Built = 1947
Hull = Wood, Mahogany and Larch on Oak
Location = France
Asking Price = $63,000 USD

1947 Traditional Norman Dallimore Ketch Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
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Steady's Notes:

This boat is a classic. I like the styling. I like the interior. I like the berths. I like the portlights. I am sure she is an outstanding head-turner when in any anchorage or marina. I would love to go for a sail on her. Or better yet, a long cruise along the coast of France.

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Description from the ad:

"Wooden Ships Comments on this Norman Dallimore Ketch

Blue Bonnet was custom-designed by Norman Dallimore, built by Tucker Brown in 1947.

Commissioned as a cruising boat for a Colonel, his wife insisted on having standing headroom throughout so there is a step in the deck just forward of the cockpit and a gently rising foredeck to achieve this. They carried a paid hand so she has a berth in the focsle where the hand lived.

She has received much alteration and improvement over the years, not least in the present 33-year ownership. Originally a sloop with a very long boom, she was altered to a ketch to make sail handling easier and the wheelhouse was fitted with an inside helm giving comfortable cruising in heavy weather. Regular refits by Lallows in Cowes have kept her sound including a new engine in 2013 and a complete interior re-paint from bilges upwards with a new transom and teak stern deck and rails. Raised exterior helm gives all-round vision and communication with crew.

Blue Bonnet has cruised frequently around northern Europe , the Channel, Biscay, the French canals and the Mediterranean. She is a wonderful summer home, stable and with plenty of space. Although she has the looks of a motor sailer, her performance under canvas alone is very respectable with frequent passages in heavy and light winds without the engine on all points of sail. She has been sailed single-handed. For a period she was a retirement home in the Mediterranean and later as a base for a City banker in St Katherine’s dock.

At less than 40′ she offers a lot of capability and volume for her size, and in an era where size is charged it is important to not buy too large a yacht. An iconic, well- loved and interesting yacht with fine looks.

Length on Deck 39’3″
Length Waterline 37’3″
Beam 10’2″
Draft 4’6″
Thames Tonnage 10TM
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Construction

Planked in mahogany above the waterline, larch below, copper fastened to closely-spaced steamed oak timbers. Grown oak floors across the centreline, copper fastened.

Topsides painted with a 2 pack paint system.

External lead ballast keel with bronze keel bolts, x-rayed in 2010.

T&G laid pine decks sheathed in glass fibre and finished in blue/grey deck paint. Scrubbed-teak toe rails and rubbing strake all round with bare teak stern decks, varnished teak hatches.

Varnished teak wheelhouse with bronze framed windows and a sheathed plywood roof.

Large aft very deep, safe cockpit with comfortable seating all round (non self draining). Full-height door leading into the wheelhouse.

Awsome boat. I'm in love.

[Steadman Uhlich]

To SCOUT30,
I thought you would like that Ketch.
She is a beauty. I would be very happy to care for her, sail her, live with her.