Monk trawler 1971, Skalu II

[saxe]

I joined the forum as I now have a passion for Wooden boats. Have always dreamed of living on a boat and at the age of 51 I had a deal I could not refuse. She had be left floundering as the owner had another boat and only so much time in a day. We made a spectacular arrangement with the handshake asking me to take the time to restore her to her formal beauty. August 1st I will be taking her for a trip from Brentwood bay to her new slip in west bay Esquimalt. This is the first cruise since I picked her up 18 months ago.

New fluids , steering check, electrical, cooling She is ready to go. Bringing 3 friends with skills, electrical, mechanical and one skilled captain and best friend,

Looking forward to reading other peoples experiences. She is 53 years old and looking great.

 

[Kaniksu]

It is not unusual on this forum to receive comments such as a free boat is the most expensive boat. I say have fun and cruise her while you work on her. Good luck, she is a beauty!

 

[CharlieO.]

Have you looked up Peter Knowles? You can find him on Youtube the channel is "Cruising with Geordie", I enjoy watching his content restoring, maintaining and upgrading 3 different wooden boats. I also believe he is in your neck of the woods.

 

[ljk]

Just looked him up on YouTube, FANTASTIC!

Its Travels with Geordie, BTW.

 

[CharlieO.]

Just looked him up on YouTube, FANTASTIC!

Its Travels with Geordie, BT

I’ll have to be sure to give out the correct name when recommending his channel.

 

[Max Simmons]

As another old Monk trawler owner, I'm looking forward to hearing updates on this endeavor. She looks like very close to a Jones Goodell build that a friend owned for years, although she was a Garden design.