Quiz... What is this boat?

[Wild Dingo]

The following pic of a mystery boat arrived in our local marina yesty... I have no idea of what she is Halverson? perhaps but shes about 45 or so feet and gorgeous!! couldnt get any closer without getting drippin wet in the doin this bloody marina is locked up tighter than a whatsit! :mad: which actually is okay for the owners but not so good for this oggler!! :rolleyes:

Anyways here she be...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid53/p51ca33c69e8c5c60fa2628969f375363/fc90bef8.jpg

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Shane you couldn't Talk your way into that marina :confused: :confused: :D

[Rocky]

Looks like your next boat Shane. Bet your daughters would approve. Looks longer than 45.

[ 03-02-2003, 12:33 PM: Message edited by: Rocky ]

[Tim.Diebert]

I have a way that always works for me when you want to get into a secure marina.

First...make sure you look like it is possible you could be a boat owner. In my case that requires lots of props.

Then get fairly close to the gate...but not too close. Make sure you can see anyone that is inside making their way to the gate. Timing is critical. You should be on one knee tieing your shoe then get up and turn around and head for the gate just as they are going through. A little acting goes a long way. :D

There has never been marina that could hold me back. :cool:

Also, it is important to look cool :cool: ... and still boatownerish whilst happily wandering the floats. There is always the chance someone will question you...be prepaired with a good lie. tongue.gif

I think I learned this trick partly through my hobby during high school in the '70's. I test drove every car that I wanted to try simply by starting the conversation with the saleman. "Hi, I just inherited some money from my Uncle." And I was wondering.... :rolleyes:

[Wild Dingo]

Joe I tried mate really I did :( ... but seems Im gonna have to revert to more covert means to gain access {see Tims post above!} :cool:

Rocky it could well be mate I admit I took a wild guess based on the pic and my dodgey at best memory... but thinking on it Im probably shy about 5 feet no more than 10. :eek: now thats a close margin!! :rolleyes:

She has some of the most beautiful timber work Ive seen on any boat down there!... I mean this is one serious bit of boat porn and its right here!!! truely Amazing!! :cool:

I was hoping ol Dave or someone with a better eye for a particular design would come in and take a stab at naming her design... aahhh well I will have to resort to some serious subtefuge tomorrow am and get closer!! :cool:

Damn! you know I just figured if I had have finished them flamin canoes I coulda just tossed one in and paddled over and got as close a gander as I could want!! :mad:

aaah well tomorrow am I will try to get at least next to her if not ON her!... I reckon if I can just get at the owners I will get aboard people just LOVE talking about and showing there boats off to enquiring minds ;)

[Mr. Know It All]

It kinda looks like a "Dawn Cruiser" (pictured below) from the 1930's Shane but I really don't know. Nice boat though.

http://www.michacbs.com/images/aurora.jpg

Peace---> Kevin in Ohio

[David N.]

they are both nice boats , although they would look better in Alaska with a fishing pole and me on board !! .

Kevin did I read somewhere you were rebuilding an old B model mack , a twin stick ?? .

[ion barnes]

Best way into a lock-up marina is by boat. A small boat, row or paddle from tne nearest public warf, beach, or boat ramp.

[Rocky]

Back in the days when I was a gentleman in San Francisco my lady had a friend who owned a 65-foot cutter built in the twenties, long and narrow rather like this one. The day after Pearl Harbor the Navy took it as a tender for the submarine net across the Golden Gate. After the war they didn't even bother to tell him it was available, they just put it up for auction! He bought it back. All the brightwork had been painted over of course. A real charmer. My brother was hanging with the Transpac crowd down at St. Francis, some of those big sailers were wood then. Unfortunately for me I had no eye for wooden boats at the time (early 80's - ancient history). Like Oscar Wilde said...

[ 03-02-2003, 09:42 PM: Message edited by: Rocky ]

[Mr. Know It All]

David.......I'm restoring a 1961 Lyman Outboard/Runabout. I hope it looks like this when I'm done--->

http://www.antiqueboat.com/boats/images/snod16-2.jpg

Shane refers to it as a "stinkpot" :D

[rbgarr]

Are you familiar with David Koroknay's website for Lyman Boats?

[Mr. Know It All]

Do you mean Tom Koroknay (aka Doc Lyman)?
I've met him a few times at wooden boat shows and his website is a blessing to all Lyman owners.

http://lymanboat.com/ smile.gif

Peace---> Kevin in Ohio

[David N.]

I came up with a 17' Thompson that looks alot like that , it needs some planks replaced in the transom area and spiffed up , but it looks solid otherwise .
Read somewhere someone ( thought it was you sorry about that ) was rebuilding an old B model mack that was the reason for the Question .

Still say either of those big boat's would look great up in Alaska with a nice salmon on the grill !! .