Lou_tribal
Guru
Congratulations, very nice boat!
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Agreed, but I was impressed with the floating AC ground on that boat that does not connect with the hull or engine at all. That indicates the builder/owner knew what they were doing.
Nice! Ive been living aboard full time since last October. No regrets!
Anyplace is warmer than upstate NY in the winter, where you think of heading?
So we should expect you and your new to you boat in Fort Pierce in February?
Agreed, but I was impressed with the floating AC ground on that boat that does not connect with the hull or engine at all. That indicates the builder/owner knew what they were doing.
David
Yes, very important to be very careful about an aluminum hull and electricity because aluminum is highly susceptible to any kind of stray current as it will cause very bad corrosion very fast.
Aluminum anodes are now very popular for good reason.
Congrats Dave. Looks like a very cool boat.
Congratulations! Looks a well designed nicely fitted out boat, good for cruising and ample space to live aboard without feeling cramped. Keep the stars in your eyes under wraps while you do the "due diligence".
congrats on the boat! when is the survey and sea trial?. interesting to hear what her speed and fuel consumption is..
Have Fun
HOLLYWOOD
Congrats! Hope things go smooth!
(and the men in the little white coats are going to start looking for you if you really start lactating!)
Could you please explain the principle, in a few words and point me to the picture where you spotted it?Agreed, but I was impressed with the floating AC ground on that boat that does not connect with the hull or engine at all.
It's taken quite a while to find a surveyor. Several of the more reputable ones have retired recently, and many of the rest are booked solid to keep up with demand. A few turned me down just because they didn't have the equipment or skills to do an aluminum boat. I didn't expect it to be this tricky!
If needed call the mothership, MetalCraft, for a surveyor.
Ahh,,,Dave?
Remember who gets the first ride? It is either me or Northern Spy. We've been with you on this from the beginning before the bandwagon filled up.
I'd ask if you need crew to cross Lake Ontario but oh yeah, I guess you've been there, done that!
Good for you. I bet she surveys with flying colors since that is how she seems built.
Oh Bill, you guys are definitely on the list, haha. I'd be hard pressed to name anyone here I wouldn't welcome aboard. I've got a couple of TF burgees that I'm really looking forward to flying.
I may actually need some crew, specifically for the Welland Canal portion. I've never been all the way through there, and never on anything less than 600 feet, so that'll be an entirely new adventure. I believe I'll be required to carry two crew in addition to myself.
Interesting. Almost came back to NY this summer. Instead I sent my son. He's waxing the topsides of my parents Mainship at the Seneca Lake State Park marina this week.
Here is the boat I think your boat is modeled after, from the Derecktor website.
Check out that hard chine.
Congratulations and I hope all goes well next week for your survey. That is a beautiful boat!
Incidentally, I'm looking forward to never needing to wax this boat.
Good to hear that you have the survey challenge conquered!
Man... that is one cool boat! I dig it!
Been living on my 44 since March... I'm always asked if it was better or worse than expected. Better in every way.
Here's to the survey and sea trial going well for you. Hope to meet up down in the Keys or elsewhere hopefully in 4-5 years if I can retire and get this Trojan on the Loop!!
Congrats!
Why would you think you'll not need to polish/wax. It's painted, correct? It's going to be outside in the weather and not inside an air-conditioned and heated building, right?
Color me confused,
Sidney
It's 100% possible that I don't know what I'm talking about. (I should probably make that my signature...) I was just going on something the current owner told me. It's not a glossy finish, so I was perfectly willing to believe him.
Dave:
Your post from July 30, 2018 was my favorite posting ever on this forum. For those who haven't seen it, Dave talked about how he had finally found the resolve, and formed a plan, to buy a liveaboard boat.
http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s30/long-rambling-thoughts-indecisive-man-39728.html
So when I saw this thread, my first thought was "Woohoo! Dave is on his way!" I showed it to hubby Dan, and as we sat in the cockpit watching the sun go down, in our berth on the Tennessee River last night, we raised a toast to Dave and his (hopefully) new boat.
We both really like your potential new boat/home. I hope she passes the surveys with flying colors.
And I have a question, too. It appears you are 3 and 1/2 years ahead of schedule of the plan you formulated in 2018. If you don't mind sharing, what changed? Did you already sell your house?
Cheers,
Mrs. Trombley
Dave
That's great news... really like the look, lines and layout.
It looks like a very livable boat... best of luck w the due diligence and closing.
I think I've been in that yard w the commercial builds going on.
Have you picked where to fly your TF burgee yet??