Vashon Pocket Cruiser

WOW!

That's a LOT OF BOAT for $30,000!!!

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Want to look inside one? HERE

Nice Diesel Inboard Pocket Cruiser for the price of a CD-22!!!

So who needs a Ranger Tug?

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
That's a very cool boat.
Would be quite rolly with that underbody (just to create some negativity in my own mind.... :evil:)
 
BrentB":2pewrbj9 said:
engine uses a mere 1.5 quarts per hour at cruising speed
:shock:
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At $4.50/gallon, that's about $1.70/hr, albeit at about 7-9 mph (?)

= about $0.21/mile.

Hows that compare with a CD-22 or 25 at displacement speed?

(~6-7 mph, 6-8 mpg) ???

need to get some more precise numbers here!!!

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
Damn, thankfully I'm a bit older and not as free with my money - otherwise that would be a great boat to purchase in SE Alaska and cruise back to the PNW and resell.

We plan on taking our CD22 up to SE Alaska in 2015 & 2016 - might be cheaper to buy and resell this one.

But I need to act like a grownup now...no more boats...
 
Ya gotta admit though, she's a cute little thing ,roomy too. Vern
 
Sea Wolf":17ho3vgf said:
BrentB":17ho3vgf said:
engine uses a mere 1.5 quarts per hour at cruising speed
:shock:
Click to expand...

At $4.50/gallon, that's about $1.70/hr, albeit at about 7-9 mph (?)

= about $0.21/mile.

Hows that compare with a CD-22 or 25 at displacement speed?

(~6-7 mph, 6-8 mpg) ???

need to get some more precise numbers here!!!

Joe. :teeth :thup
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At displacement speed, we burn about a gallon per hour at 1800 RPM, usually seeing 6 knots (dependent on conditions). I think that diesel is more efficient. :wink: But, I can run it up to 20 knots, if I want. (CD-25)

Neat boat, though.
 
BrentB":21cdedno said:
engine uses a mere 1.5 quarts per hour at cruising speed
:shock:
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to dream....
 
JamesTXSD":3v68nzmb said:
Sea Wolf":3v68nzmb said:
BrentB":3v68nzmb said:
engine uses a mere 1.5 quarts per hour at cruising speed
:shock:
Click to expand...

At $4.50/gallon, that's about $1.70/hr, albeit at about 7-9 mph (?)

= about $0.21/mile.

Hows that compare with a CD-22 or 25 at displacement speed?

(~6-7 mph, 6-8 mpg) ???

need to get some more precise numbers here!!!

Joe. :teeth :thup
Click to expand...

At displacement speed, we burn about a gallon per hour at 1800 RPM, usually seeing 6 knots (dependent on conditions). I think that diesel is more efficient. :wink: But, I can run it up to 20 knots, if I want. (CD-25)

Neat boat, though.
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Jim- Thanks! I wasn't sure about the displacement consumption on the 22 and 25, but remember the general neighborhood the figures typically come in at, so it looks we have roughly a gallon and hour of gas vs. a quart and a half of diesel, about $1.70 vs. $4.30, depending on prices, exact mileage, etc. Maybe slow is the way to go, though the trawler has no other option, like a C-Dory.

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
Hi, everyone. I am a C-Dory fan, forum lurker, and very proud Vashon trawler (troller) owner. It is rather rare to find one for sale so this post caught my attention. I just wanted to share some information!

The Vashon is full-displacement and typical cruise is 5.5 to 6 knots (7 knots when currents/winds are in my favor). I have a Volvo 29HP with a 16x8 prop and only burn 1/2 gallon to 3/4 gallon per hour--she is extremely economical. Draft is around 3'3" and I can attest that she handle rough water extremely well (I had my Vashon, Sherpa, in 4' to 6' seas off Tampa--not a fun experience but I was very please with her handling.

There were only 50 or so Vashons built according to the original builder. Half were made for commercial salmon fishing--these had fish holds in the rear (where my engine compartment is located and a smaller cockpit). They are generally very well-used from experience. Much time/money was spent on mine to bring her back to like-new appearance.

They are great vessels, sea-worthy, and receive a lot of looks--particularly in Florida waters.
 
Hi, everyone. I am a C-Dory fan, forum lurker, and very proud Vashon trawler (troller) owner. It is rather rare to find one for sale so this post caught my attention. I just wanted to share some information!

The Vashon is full-displacement and typical cruise is 5.5 to 6 knots (7 knots when currents/winds are in my favor). I have a Volvo 29HP with a 16x8 prop and only burn 1/2 gallon to 3/4 gallon per hour--she is extremely economical. Draft is around 3'3" and I can attest that she handle rough water extremely well (I had my Vashon, Sherpa, in 4' to 6' seas off Tampa--not a fun experience but I was very please with her handling.

There were only 50 or so Vashons built according to the original builder. Half were made for commercial salmon fishing--these had fish holds in the rear (where my engine compartment is located and a smaller cockpit). They are generally very well-used from experience. Much time/money was spent on mine to bring her back to like-new appearance.

They are great vessels, sea-worthy, and receive a lot of looks.
 
vashon_trawler,

Thanks for your input. That is one cool looking boat. AND I like the economy and room. I saw one a couple years back, but no one around to ask, so thought it was a home built, one of a kind. Good to know more of the story.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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You are welcome, Hardee. Sorry for the double post. Here is a recent photo of my Vashon--hopefully this will work. She has been completely restored inside and out. At times I wish I had the speed of a C-Dory though!

M/V Sherpa -- 24' Vashon Diesel Cruiser
MD2030 29HP Volvo Penta
http://kaypro.freeshell.org/Sherpa.jpg
 
Very Nice. If this works the picture might be here:

Sherpa.jpg


Oh WOW, That is BIG now. Sorry,

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
Here is a photo of Sherpa. I re-sized it to fit the page a bit better. Very nice looking vessel :thup

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Vashon-trawler,

Beautiful boat. There is one at Copper Harbor, Michigan (northern most point in MI) on Lake Superior. It is owned by a retired DNR commercial fishing inspector who I believe is a decendent of a commercial lake trout fishing family; it's not quite as pretty as yours but still gets around just fine.

Jay
 
Thanks Sunbeam.

Harvey
SleepyC:moon
 
My 22 Cruiser w/ Suzuki 90A burns 1/2 gallon an hour at a little over 5 mph, (1500 RPM) they have really gotten the fuel injection dialed in on the newer motors.
Roger
 
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