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

[Steadman Uhlich]

Originally Posted by svTrance

Hello Steady Hand,

Good point, please see below a few short videos of the deck and hard dodger. I also included some design drawings. Additional photos of the boat can be found at For Sale - $139,000

The admiral deserves all the credit for the upholstery and will be pleased with your comment. It is indeed very comfortable and easy to clean.

Cheers,

svTrance

Thanks for adding the videos and drawings.

Unfortunately I cannot view those videos on my iPad (something about unsupported video type Message). Hopefully others will not have the same problem.

[svTrance]

The videos work on my computer. Hopefully, they work for others as well. Original videos were in m4v format, but had to convert to mp4 or else the forum would not allow upload. Am new to this so may be wrong.

[Steadman Uhlich]

There is a wise saying about sailboats:

"It is not the age of the boat that matters most, it is the condition that matters most."

Keeping in mind that wisdom, when I am looking at boats I look for style, design, asking price, location, features, and most important of all, condition.

You Know that it is easy to see older boats that are neglected and have deferred maintenance. The smart boat shopper will look for a boat in very good condition, and will be willing to pay more than average for that boat, because a boat in very good to excellent maintenance condition, regardless of age, is one that is very likely going to cost less to own in the long run.

Here is a boat that appears to fit the description of "Well Maintained."

I saw this boat and was impressed by the condition shown in the photos. It looks outstanding, and so I am including it here in this thread about Outstanding Boats.

Aside from condition, this is also a boat that will likely please many sailors who may be looking for a comfortable boat for coastal cruising and possibly live-aboard. The interior of this boat looks especially nice, and with the large deadlights (windows) in the cabin, it offers lots of light and views.

But, there is more to it than just pretty cushions and nicely maintained teak wood interior. I was also struck by the clean and orderly anchor locker and the hidden systems areas too. Very nicely kept and exceptionally clean. That is a good sign. To see what I mean, go see the photos on the sale listing. There are several that show how well kept this boat appears to be. I will post just a few below, but there are more on the listing.
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CAL 35

Asking Price = $34,900
Location = Southern California

Sale Listing:
1975 CAL 35 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com


Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Specs
Keel: Full

Dimensions
LOA: 35 ft 11 in
Beam: 11 ft 0 in
LWL: 28 ft 9 in
Maximum Draft: 4 ft 8 in
Displacement: 15000 lbs Dry Load
Ballast: 5000 lbs

Engines
Total Power: 50 HP

Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Perkins
Year Built: 1975
Engine Model: 4-107
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller: Folding propeller
Drive Type: V Drive
Engine Power: 50 HP

Cruising Speed: 7 knots
Maximum Speed: 8 knots

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 Plastic (110 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 2 Aluminum (66 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: 1 Plastic (18 Gallons)

Accommodations
Number of single berths: 1
Number of double berths: 2
Number of cabins: 2
Number of heads: 1

[svTrance]

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

Thanks for adding the videos and drawings.

Unfortunately I cannot view those videos on my iPad (something about unsupported video type Message). Hopefully others will not have the same problem.

Hi Steady Hand, I uploaded the videos again. This time in a different format, so hopefully they work.

[Steadman Uhlich]

SV TRANCE,

I just tried to view the newly uploaded videos using my ipad over a high speed internet connection (on which I view videos all the time).

I could not get them to play.

Here is the message I received in a dialog box over the video player:

The video could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported: http://videos.oogala.com/show_video....moRka0bIF5qHqb
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Perhaps others do not have that problem.

[mitiempo]

Both formats played for me.

[Steadman Uhlich]

MAXI 72 "Cannonball"

I think a good name for this boat would be "NARWHAL" (and I mean that in appreciation for that white whale with its sleek form and beauty and pointed tusk up front). So, a compliment.

[Smokeys Kitchen]

Originally Posted by mitiempo

Both formats played for me.

Both formats for me as well. Marina side H/P laptop w/ wireless connection

[Steadman Uhlich]

Another photo of MAXI 72 "Cannonball"

And why I would have named this boat "Narwhal."

[Steadman Uhlich]

Blue Moon Yawl

Steady's Notes:
This boat caught my eye. It is a small boat, but one that looks like it would be fun to sail and own. Some wood boats are like that, full of character and more than just a hull and sails.

I happen to like Tom Gilmer designed boats.

And I like boats with a Gaff Rig and a bowsprit. Like this one.
For me, as an artist who paints boats, I find the look of a traditional boat or a gaffer appealing. Just one of those personal style things that either appeals to one or not.

And of course "Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder."
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From the Sale Listing:
http://www.unlikelyboatbuilder.com/2...-for-sale.html

The Tom Gilmer-designed Blue Moon Yawl is a comfortable, round-bottom, full keel ocean cruiser with accommodations for two. It was the boat Tom designed and built for himself after WWII. The original model was built in Norway and is still sailing strong in the Pacific Nortwest. This particular Blue Moon is featured in the book: "An Unlikely Voyage -- 2000 miles alone in a small wooden boat".

Asking Price = Priced for quick sale at $5,000 firm.

LOD: 23.00' / 7.01m
LWL: 20.00' / 6.10m
Beam: 8.50' / 2.59m
SA: 410 ft2 / 38.09 m2
Draft: 4.00' / 1.22m
Displacement: 8050 lbs./ 3651 kgs.
Ballast: 2300 lbs. / 1043 kgs.
SA/Disp: 16.38
BA/Disp: 28.57%
Disp/Len: 449.22

LOCATION = Available for viewing in Huntington, NY.

Construction: WOOD Strip planked with Douglas Fir planking on laminated frames.

Sails:
- Gaff main (3 seasons)
- Topsail (lightly used)
- Foresail on boom (used)
- Yankee Jib (3 seasons)
- Lug mizzen (lightly used)

Also included are several used sails, including a mainsail.

Engine: Yamaha T9.9 long shaft outboard with winter stand and Yamaha shop manual. Excellent condition.

Accommodations: Starting from bow,
- Forecastle with portapotty and storage for lines, etc.
- Fixed bunk to starboard, storage under
- Bench for two with sitting headroom
- Pipe berth over bench
- Galley with shelves for dishes (set of 4 included with boat.)
- Storage under bridgedeck

Equipment:
- Origio alcohol stove
- Folding seat cushions (West Marine)
- Spare rope for rigging
- Canvas winter covers
- Full set of plans
- 33 lb Lewmar claw anchor with rode/chain main
- 22 lb Lewmar claw anchor with rode/chain kedge

Cockpit with two large scuppers and two large drains

Profile - rigged as cutter

Full keel with attached, aft-hung rudder
Bottom and topsides painted Fall 2016

Wide bunk to starboard with 4" mattress

Very comfortable pipe berth to port. Best sea berth.

Sitting headroom on port side bench

Porta-potty and storage forward of the mast

Galley with lots of stowage and dish rack with dishes for four.

Dish rack under construction - now installed in galley

Fuse panel, battery monitor, and 12V utility socket

Mast inspected and painted Fall 2016

New bowsprit 2015, new boomkin 2013

Featured in 2016 book by the owner "An Unlikely Voyage"

[alansmith]

U r right Steady Hand, she just shivers me timbers to look at her. You know, at that price, maybe I should have two wooden boats... he he... one in the east coast and one in the west coast. Wad..ya..think?

[Steadman Uhlich]

Originally Posted by alansmith

U r right Steady Hand, she just shivers me timbers to look at her. You know, at that price, maybe I should have two wooden boats... he he... one in the east coast and one in the west coast. Wad..ya..think?

I think you and I think alike!

I would love to have more than one boat, as they each offer something different.

At this price, it does seem hard to pass up. It really looks like a sweet little boat for some fun on the water.

I do hope this listing helps another CF member find a new love (boat). And if so, I hope they will post and let us know in the future. (As you did, Alan. Thanks!)

[Scout 30]

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

I think you and I think alike!

I would love to have more than one boat, as they each offer something different.

At this price, it does seem hard to pass up. It really looks like a sweet little boat for some fun on the water.

I do hope this listing helps another CF member find a new love (boat). And if so, I hope they will post and let us know in the future. (As you did, Alan. Thanks!)

A word of caution. This is a disease. I've got 4 & can't stop looking for another one. I'm sure glad Blue Moon is far far away from me.

[alansmith]

Please explain to me the difference between disease and affliction. I may have both.

[alansmith]

Steady Hand, may I ask who painted the picture of the pretty little yawl? We see it at the end of the boat pictures.