bholderman
08-08-2009, 11:21 AM
Greetings,
Its been some time since I posted here, even my lurking opportunities have been few and far between. That said, I recently visitied the Madeline O who is on the chainsaw bubble. She's a gorgeous craft, but way beyond my means. Several planks near the transom were spngy as was the entire transom itsle fit appeared. Also, the engine currently does not run, so she needs to be towed. Those were the two biggies for me. The owner is simply asking for transfer of title, a promise of faith for a good restoration and would prefer she stay in San Diego (but that isnt mandatory). If anyone is interested, let me kow and I can get the owner's contact information to you.
On seeing her, above the waterline she is in real good shape. However, some of the planking near the transom was spongy to the touch, and it appared the entire transom was rotted. The Madeline O is a 32’ bridge deck motor yacht built by the venerable Fellows and Stewart Shipyard in 1926. In appearance, she resembles some of the pre-war Lake Union bridge deck motor yachts, with the classic enclosed cockpit and deckhouse aft, cabin amidships, ports along the topsides fore and aft, and a ventilating skylight. Madeline O is in trouble, and needs a new home—she’s to be removed from the San Diego Yacht Club very soon. She is available to individuals or organizations who would make a commitment to keep her in service, but quick action is required. Lots of work, but the price is right.
One of the main attractions of this boat is that she’s an original San Diego vessel, having been home-ported here since new. So, it’s a part of the local waterfront, and part of our maritime heritage going back many years. However, it’s also remarkable that she’s an “all-original time capsule.” Nothing has been changed or modified. She’s fitted with a galley containing a two-burner stove and icebox. There’s a bronze compass and original clock and barometer. Anchors, antique windlass, etc. The engine is the original gas inboard 4-cylinder Kermath,
that, when running, made a cruise speed of 7 knots. So, this is a real picnic boat for the Big Bay of San Diego.
Its been some time since I posted here, even my lurking opportunities have been few and far between. That said, I recently visitied the Madeline O who is on the chainsaw bubble. She's a gorgeous craft, but way beyond my means. Several planks near the transom were spngy as was the entire transom itsle fit appeared. Also, the engine currently does not run, so she needs to be towed. Those were the two biggies for me. The owner is simply asking for transfer of title, a promise of faith for a good restoration and would prefer she stay in San Diego (but that isnt mandatory). If anyone is interested, let me kow and I can get the owner's contact information to you.
On seeing her, above the waterline she is in real good shape. However, some of the planking near the transom was spongy to the touch, and it appared the entire transom was rotted. The Madeline O is a 32’ bridge deck motor yacht built by the venerable Fellows and Stewart Shipyard in 1926. In appearance, she resembles some of the pre-war Lake Union bridge deck motor yachts, with the classic enclosed cockpit and deckhouse aft, cabin amidships, ports along the topsides fore and aft, and a ventilating skylight. Madeline O is in trouble, and needs a new home—she’s to be removed from the San Diego Yacht Club very soon. She is available to individuals or organizations who would make a commitment to keep her in service, but quick action is required. Lots of work, but the price is right.
One of the main attractions of this boat is that she’s an original San Diego vessel, having been home-ported here since new. So, it’s a part of the local waterfront, and part of our maritime heritage going back many years. However, it’s also remarkable that she’s an “all-original time capsule.” Nothing has been changed or modified. She’s fitted with a galley containing a two-burner stove and icebox. There’s a bronze compass and original clock and barometer. Anchors, antique windlass, etc. The engine is the original gas inboard 4-cylinder Kermath,
that, when running, made a cruise speed of 7 knots. So, this is a real picnic boat for the Big Bay of San Diego.