GalaxyGirl
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Looks like a very nice boat, in excellent condition, but too small for us. Thanks for posting it. Let me know if you spot anything else
Your requirements for number of cabins is one of the major problems -- most folks with the money to buy 60 foot boats are retired and not worried about long-term rugrat infestations. Hence they are more worried about big VIP guest suites than packing kids in bunks.
There is however one boat that I know of that will meet your needs. I have been aboard this boat and it's waaayyyy beyond creampuff. Originally built for Harry See, of See's Candy (and as an interesting aside, he sold the the wooden Garden in Portland to replace it with this boat). However the reason I know the design so well is because this is an exact sistership to Island Eagle. The layout for a family just does not get any better. Three roomy double cabins forward, one massive master aft. Full height, walk-around engineroom with exterior access. The one for sale has a captain's cabin in the pilothouse, which IE does not have. Saloon that seats 10 comfortably.
Price is a bit high, but I'm guessing there is some room for negotiations.
1967 Sutton/DeFever Steel Hull, LRC, PilotHouse Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Greetings,
Jay Bedford posted on this site a while back but he was mean-mouthed so badly, he left and never returned. (to the best of my recollection)
I moor my boat next to Idlewise. She is a fantastic boat and you simply will not find a boat in better condition overall than her. Her owner looks after her extremely well and she is 100% ready to go to sea for any trip.
However, i think you will have major issues taking her or any other Aus boat to the USA. Apart from astronomical ($100K plus) costs to ship her, the electrical wiring would not be correct for USA 110 volts. We have 240 volts here and as such the gauge of wiring only needs to carry the smaller amps with that voltage. In USA, your wiring is far more substantial than ours due to this fact. I bouat a USA boat and it is not an issue coming from USA to Aus as the wiring is now oversized for our lesser amps flowing through it.
As well, Idlewise is a massive boat 70 + tons and everything is big on boats this size. I certainly would not be wanting to take her on as a first boat, but i have followed the threads so far across various forums and this is obviously not a concern for you, so that must be fine.
Otherwise, Idlewise actually has a massive flybridge house with big captain's berth and table, head etc. So plenty of room. The engine room actually has 7 ft of headroom. She is a huge boat.
SOme of the Cheoy Lee boats for sale in Aus, actually were sailed out from USA. Would be strange to sail them back again...lots of money wasted in shipping over the life of the boat.
Good luck with your search, i certainly would not look here in Aus though...
Jay Benford as well? I know Chuck Neville was treated so poorly that he quickly moved on.
I moor my boat next to Idlewise. She is a fantastic boat and you simply will not find a boat in better condition overall than her. Her owner looks after her extremely well and she is 100% ready to go to sea for any trip.
However, i think you will have major issues taking her or any other Aus boat to the USA. Apart from astronomical ($100K plus) costs to ship her, the electrical wiring would not be correct for USA 110 volts. We have 240 volts here and as such the gauge of wiring only needs to carry the smaller amps with that voltage. In USA, your wiring is far more substantial than ours due to this fact. I bouat a USA boat and it is not an issue coming from USA to Aus as the wiring is now oversized for our lesser amps flowing through it.
As well, Idlewise is a massive boat 70 + tons and everything is big on boats this size. I certainly would not be wanting to take her on as a first boat, but i have followed the threads so far across various forums and this is obviously not a concern for you, so that must be fine.
Otherwise, Idlewise actually has a massive flybridge house with big captain's berth and table, head etc. So plenty of room. The engine room actually has 7 ft of headroom. She is a huge boat.
SOme of the Cheoy Lee boats for sale in Aus, actually were sailed out from USA. Would be strange to sail them back again...lots of money wasted in shipping over the life of the boat.
Good luck with your search, i certainly would not look here in Aus though...
Hey, GG, have you considered one of these. I was more impressed when I inspected this model at a recent boat show than any other type.
They have proven ocean-going capability, and 3 large cabins, and 2 heads. Great living areas. Beautifully finished and fitted out.
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I don't want you to feel like the Lone Ranger, Dave, so I'll agree! I'm sure that others agree also but PC being what it is, don't have the guts to admit it.103 entries on a BS request. IMHO.
I don't want you to feel like the Lone Ranger, Dave, so I'll agree! I'm sure that others agree also but PC being what it is, don't have the guts to admit it.![]()
Careful guys...we don't want to have to eat too many words when up go the pics of the boat they have actually bought, now do we..?I don't want you to feel like the Lone Ranger, Dave, so I'll agree! I'm sure that others agree also but PC being what it is, don't have the guts to admit it.![]()
I take it that you think there might be some crow to eat in the future? Well, should that day ever arrive, I like mine southern fried. The smart money says it won't happen.Careful guys...we don't want to have to eat too many words when up go the pics of the boat they have actually bought, now do we..?Just sayin'...
This appears to be what you are looking for a hotel on the water! 1991 Cheoy Lee LRC Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com Please let me know what you think!
This appears to be what you are looking for a hotel on the water! 1991 Cheoy Lee LRC Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com Please let me know what you think!
Nice looking boat. Cats, stabilizers, all the staterooms in the free world, what's not to like?
Except maybe for that transit from AK to MA. OTOH, that'd make a pretty good first adventure
-Chris
Originally Posted by fryedaze http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s3/find-my-boat-$5-000-reward-11544-6.html#post179060
103 entries on a BS request. IMHO.
Careful guys...we don't want to have to eat too many words when up go the pics of the boat they have actually bought, now do we..?
Just sayin'...
If this is true... go buy the Sea Ranger because apparently, the boat you seek is not for sale, so time to sit back for a while and wait for "perfect" to come on the market.I've actually seen every single boat on Yachtworld. I've also seen most of the Venture Yacht boats.
The only one I like is the Sea Ranger in San Diego. I've been trying to get my Mom on board with this boat for months. She feels it is too big at 75'. I think we could get away with it, but not sure. Love the raised pilothouse and 5 states is perfect. Plus, seems they have repaired the stabilizers which is great.
Don't like, don't click. Simple, really.
Some forums have an ignore thread button, for those without the self composure to not look at what annoys them![]()