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Close up of radar, post and light bar.  The radio antenna is very easily reached from helm window.
Close up of radar, post and light bar. The radio antenna is very easily reached from helm window.
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The "Betty Ann" holding its own with 27' to 37' sailboats at Anacortes Slip J32. *
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Dave's Marinaut taken one day before our test ride.  This picture reveals the true size of this boat, and is a good view of the bow.
Dave's Marinaut taken one day before our test ride. This picture reveals the true size of this boat, and is a good view of the bow. *
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My wife Betty and Les Lampman on the day we picked up our boat.  Sadly, this was the last time we saw him with his beard;  he shaved it off two weeks later on our return
My wife Betty and Les Lampman on the day we picked up our boat. Sadly, this was the last time we saw him with his beard; he shaved it off two weeks later on our return
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Overhead view of the Betty Ann at Brewer Wickford Marina
Overhead view of the Betty Ann at Brewer Wickford Marina
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Betty Ann at Brewer Wickford Cove Marina in Naragansett Bay, Rhode Island..  The temperature was near 90, so we installed our window covers to keep out the sun.
Betty Ann at Brewer Wickford Cove Marina in Naragansett Bay, Rhode Island.. The temperature was near 90, so we installed our window covers to keep out the sun.
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Rear Cockpit Screen.  We have a total of 3 screens for the cockpit -- the other two are located in the forward cockpit port and starboard panels.  These were effective at keeping out those no-see-ums and other obnoxious, insect denizens of the night.
Rear Cockpit Screen. We have a total of 3 screens for the cockpit -- the other two are located in the forward cockpit port and starboard panels. These were effective at keeping out those no-see-ums and other obnoxious, insect denizens of the night.
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Marinaut 215 Bow and Anchor Lights At Night -- no problem with other boats seeing us!
Marinaut 215 Bow and Anchor Lights At Night -- no problem with other boats seeing us!
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Highlight for Album: Photos of the Washington Area during our 2011 Maiden voyage of the Betty Ann
Album: Photos of the Washington Area during our 2011 Maiden voyage of the Betty Ann
Changed: 02/14/12
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Mitchell Park Marina, Greenport, NY
Mitchell Park Marina, Greenport, NY
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For those of you who think your waters are unsafe, in Connecticut on the Thames River, we have to contend with pirates!  We had to turn sharply to starboard and show her our stern as we sped out of harm's way (just kidding.)
For those of you who think your waters are unsafe, in Connecticut on the Thames River, we have to contend with pirates! We had to turn sharply to starboard and show her our stern as we sped out of harm's way (just kidding.)
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Coecles Harbor, Shelter Island, NY, July 2, 2012
Coecles Harbor, Shelter Island, NY, July 2, 2012
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Town of Wickford, located on the shore of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island.  The town is beautiful, its friendly inhabitants take great pride in maintaining their yards and gardens, benches for weary visitors abound, and it has many fine shops and restaurants.  We stayed at Brewer Wickford Cove Marina, which is very well maintained and convenient for transients, with less than a 1/2 mile walk to the center of town.  We highly recommend visiting this historic town, regardless of whether you are a transient boater or wish to take a car trip.
Town of Wickford, located on the shore of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. The town is beautiful, its friendly inhabitants take great pride in maintaining their yards and gardens, benches for weary visitors abound, and it has many fine shops and restaurants. We stayed at Brewer Wickford Cove Marina, which is very well maintained and convenient for transients, with less than a 1/2 mile walk to the center of town. We highly recommend visiting this historic town, regardless of whether you are a transient boater or wish to take a car trip.
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The below left picture (taken by Les) shows our Marinaut 215 with Bimini top only, that is not as aesthetically pleasing as with the full camper back configuration as shown at the bottom right.  The above left picture shows my Scion XB, which has a tremendous storage capacity.  The above right hand picture shows my first boat:  Porta-Bote 10.5' with 4 HP 4S kicker.  While my Scion XB is wonderful in function it lacks, in my opinion, aesthetics.  The Marinaut 215, in my opinion, strikes an excellent balance of function and aesthetics, which is the point I'm trying to make.
The below left picture (taken by Les) shows our Marinaut 215 with Bimini top only, that is not as aesthetically pleasing as with the full camper back configuration as shown at the bottom right. The above left picture shows my Scion XB, which has a tremendous storage capacity. The above right hand picture shows my first boat: Porta-Bote 10.5' with 4 HP 4S kicker. While my Scion XB is wonderful in function it lacks, in my opinion, aesthetics. The Marinaut 215, in my opinion, strikes an excellent balance of function and aesthetics, which is the point I'm trying to make. *
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Highlight for Album: C-Dory 16 Cruiser
Album: C-Dory 16 Cruiser "C-Nile" Sold May 2011
Changed: 10/16/11
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10 HP Tohatsu Kicker Powering Marianut 215 Home on 20 Mile Trip
10 HP Tohatsu Kicker Powering Marianut 215 Home on 20 Mile Trip
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An inexpensive spinner for under $20.
I have one of those oval wheel tubes, and did not want to spend an arm and a leg for a spinner. Here's how it was done with a spinner made for automobiles. The spinner is out of the way, and has improved docking immeasurably.
An inexpensive spinner for under $20.
I have one of those oval wheel tubes, and did not want to spend an arm and a leg for a spinner. Here's how it was done with a spinner made for automobiles. The spinner is out of the way, and has improved docking immeasurably.
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Highlight for Album: TOHATSU 9.8 HP BENT TILT STOPPER ISSUE AND RESOLUTION
Album: TOHATSU 9.8 HP BENT TILT STOPPER ISSUE AND RESOLUTION

Tohatsu 9.8 HP Bent Tilt bracket issue and my Rube Goldberg solution to what, in my opinion, is the result of a poor engineering design.
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World War II Army Patch.  Not exactly related to boating, but it represents an Island that in order to travel there used to be only via water.  My great uncle served there from 1943 through 1945. It's Ascension Island. The stars represent the constellation Southern Cross. The Three Sisters mountains on the island are represented.
World War II Army Patch. Not exactly related to boating, but it represents an Island that in order to travel there used to be only via water. My great uncle served there from 1943 through 1945. It's Ascension Island. The stars represent the constellation Southern Cross. The Three Sisters mountains on the island are represented.
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Leatherback turtle spotted in Long Island Sound near Plum Gut
Leatherback turtle spotted in Long Island Sound near Plum Gut
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Close up of our broken EZ-Steer bracket.  Here's the rub: we never used it, it shows no signs of ever being hit or damaged.  It just broke.  We recommend pursuing other options for linking the kicker motor to the main engine steering, although we think that the models with rounded corners may not have the same problem that we experienced.  Please note, too, that this could be a one-off failure and that others may not have experienced the same issues as we did.
Close up of our broken EZ-Steer bracket. Here's the rub: we never used it, it shows no signs of ever being hit or damaged. It just broke. We recommend pursuing other options for linking the kicker motor to the main engine steering, although we think that the models with rounded corners may not have the same problem that we experienced. Please note, too, that this could be a one-off failure and that others may not have experienced the same issues as we did.
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Broken EZ Steer Brcket Cross Section
Broken EZ Steer Brcket Cross Section
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The Irish Queen and the Betty Ann docked at Mitchell Park Marina in Greenport, NY for the first annual gathering of Marinaut 215's on the East Coast
The Irish Queen and the Betty Ann docked at Mitchell Park Marina in Greenport, NY for the first annual gathering of Marinaut 215's on the East Coast
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In my opinion, the Irish Queen is the most well-equipped Marinaut 215 built at the point of her manufacture
In my opinion, the Irish Queen is the most well-equipped Marinaut 215 built at the point of her manufacture
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