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bshillam
Joined: 21 Aug 2007
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City/Region: Bellingham
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 Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 10:17 pm Post subject: Boats with a flybridge? |
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Well, things are starting to heat up on the Willard. In this last week I have had three separate inquiries on the vessel. Of which I am sure all three are seriously considering. However, they have not yet resulted in an offer. I am confident by the sounds of the last two that I am close to what it will sell for.
So that got me thinking,
Sell the van, check
Buy a larger truck to tow a 25', check
So now I have the truck and I have decided to start looking at our next adventure. Thought I would pull from the wealth of knowledge on this forum. Here is my check list for the boat,
Sleeping for three, convertible settee is ok for third. (Our son)
Head/shower must
I'd like to have somewhat decent fuel economy but speed is more important, after all that's one of the driving factors of selling the Willard.
Little to no wood on the exterior
I'd also like to have a flybridge that would be a definite plus. There are so many days I'd rather be outside than in. Sea Sport has a 27' Navigator that has a flybridge. That caught my attention.
No bayliners, nothing against them they are great boats but I'd like something different.
Easy to maintain and access systems.
I usually do all my basic maintenance but will hire out jobs that require skilled knowledge.
Without the flybridge a CD-25 is perfect blend of economy and comfort. As well I like the lines of the Rosborough, however they are slim pickings here in the PNW.
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012
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City/Region: SW Michigan
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| Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Aren't there a couple of pictures around of a CD where someone put a helm and a seat on the roof? With hydraulic steering and electronic engine controls it would be pretty easy to do. The roof is strong enough to support the weight. I have seen pictures of a TomCat that had a helm position on the roof as well (pretty clever folding one for trailering). |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006
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City/Region: Sequim
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| Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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Clearwater or Ranger Tug, on the big end. Armstrong Cat or a lawn chair on top of a TomCat and a remote control 
Fast with a fly bridge. Good luck.
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bshillam
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 12:11 am Post subject: Budget |
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I guess I should have put that in too,
Clearwater and Ranger are out as my budget is going to be around $50k. |
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Dreamer
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 1:46 am Post subject: |
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In the PNW, it's cool enough on the water to need partial or full canvas to make a flybridge useable. We had our Krogen 39 5 years and probably used the flybridge for cruising 4-5 times. If you enclose it in canvas, you're back inside!
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bshillam
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 2:01 am Post subject: Outside |
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| When I had my 34 Tolly you would find me up there as long it was dry. Once when it was 20, just because it was dry. I love being there, put on Sunscreen and add a bimini your good. I might just forego the flybridge but wanted to explore all the options for sure. |
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Wandering Sagebrush
Joined: 21 Jan 2005
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NewMoon
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 10:25 am Post subject: |
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That Sea Sport Navigator is fairly similar to our Bounty 257. Sea Sport 27's were solidly built, a bit on the heavy side. Either 454 gas, or Volvo diesels. Might be a good fit.
Our Bounty, a bit heavier, deeper-V, and a somewhat nicer interior, has a VP KAD44 diesel. She can cruise at 18 knots, and tops out at 25 heavily loaded. Also does well at 6 knots, when we're going for serenity and fuel economy. The 257 is pretty hard to find used - only 30-some were built before Bounty went out of business.
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PaulNBriannaLynn
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 11:09 am Post subject: |
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| The seasport 27 is a cool boat. We saw at least a half dozen of them with the fly bridge going in and out of fisherman bay last weekend. More than any other brand of boat. it appears they're well loved with the halibut fishermen. |
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starcrafttom
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MikeR
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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Tolly made a trailerable 25' flybridge with the amenities on your list, but is harder to find than the wider and more abundant 26. Sounds like you're probably already aware of this model as a former Tolly owner...
http://www.tollycraft.net/carns.html |
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bshillam
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 7:54 pm Post subject: Tolly 26 |
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Yeah I have given them consideration. They are on the list but I do like the Sea Sport look. A bit smaller of a package and slightly newer. Keep them coming!  |
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Kushtaka
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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That's my home, the Copper River Delta, and guess what, THAT's MY BOAT!!! This pic has been hanging in our local outboard shop for years!
The ladder setup has since been removed. |
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Kushtaka
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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| MikeR wrote: | Tolly made a trailerable 25' flybridge with the amenities on your list, but is harder to find than the wider and more abundant 26. Sounds like you're probably already aware of this model as a former Tolly owner...
http://www.tollycraft.net/carns.html |
+1 for the tolly, or even a uniflite of the right vintage. You would be hard pressed to find even commercial hulls built as well. Lots of commercial fishermen in my area still use old uniflite and tollycraft hulls for commercial fishing, and they are all going strong!
The downside is that they are fairly heavy, so you will $$$$ at the pump, unless you go displacement, or diesel. |
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chimoii
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| Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 1:41 am Post subject: |
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We had a 28 Carver Mariner. The Mariner did not have the lower helm otherwise the boats were very similar. Twin 305s. It was the best use of space on a 28 I have ever seen. The settee worked great for our son. It was a double. Some times his buddy would come along and use the table, also a double. We had a double up front with our own sink. The head/shower was great. A decent galley though you lost some of that with the lower helm version. Not much cockpit space, rather CD sized but 4 could easily sit up top. The helm bench flicked back and there was a table between the seats. Ours was an 88. A bit long in the tooth now but I believe it is still going strong. The hull is virtually indestructible. I saw one for sale in Maple Bay on Vancouver Island recently. The broker told me it was in great condition. Asking about 25k but probably go for 20. At that price I was tempted. I could even repower and have change to upgrade all the systems that needed it.
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