Almost-Yacht Spotting in Seattle

It appears to be a Northern Marine 151. The lines of the hull and super structure look like the other Northern Marine yachts "After Eight" and "Bella Bri".

Well -

You have Westport:

40 meter plant in Westport.

112' plant just up Gray's harbor in Hoquiam.

50 meter plant and the cabinet shop for all

In Port Angeles.

And the 85' Pacific Mariner, in LaConner joined the Westport brand

A year or so ago.

You have Northcoast in Tacoma.

Christensen in Vancouver.

Of course, Delta in South Seattle.

Northern Marine in Anacortes,

Though they are struggling right now.

Nordic Tug, also north of Seattle, just outside of LaConner,

Builds a sweet line of smaller boats. They too have had their challenges.

CEO died in a terrible motorcycle accident about 18 months ago.

Also Nordlund, though I don't have a clue as to where they are at right now.

North of the border, in BC

You have a reborn and relocated Crescent,

And Sonship and the Richmond yard,

Which both also seem to be struggling.

We are all going through a pluperfect son of a ***** of a market,

But NOBODY in the Northwest is

Backing down in terms of quality or workmanship.

"If it was easy, anybody could do it."

Just my say.


jsi

http://www.northernmarine.com/151trideck.php

Nice paparazzi photos CaptTom and great spotting ... I really hope they keep the duo tone for the final yacht ... looks nice that way.

It probably is a Northern Marine 151. Perhaps on its way to Delta for completion.

Northcoast launched their 125' two weeks ago. It's now on lake union being finished. Nordlund hasn't launched a boat in over a year. They still exist but are doing repair work and hibernating.

Northern Marine 151 Hull #3

Howdy Captain Tom, You sure do get around I am glad you carry your camera with you as you always offer interesting "up close and personal" pics.
The Northern Marine 151 has always looked a bit unique to me and i recognized her immediately. I remember reading somewhere a couple years ago that the owner of hull #1, After Eight had purchased the company to insure the completion of his yacht as the company teetered. Then along came Bella Bri and now apparently a third. I hope this is signaling good news for Northern Marine.
I also really enjoy photos of yachts in build.
Happy Travels and take good care of your camera.

The reason for Delta finishing hull #3 is that Northern Marine is closed.

Wow -how did you see that. I must not look as close or need to put on my glass's

I am sadened to hear about the failure of a venerable American yard. I hope the employees are able to find meaningful jobs.

here is a link to the yacht that mast is attached to. A very nice looking yacht in my opinion. Delta yachts always look very ordered iand clean in their design. Interesting hull color as well; reminds me a bit of Oceanco Sunrays.

http://www.************.com/focard3.php?foo=FC007

I forgot this site dosent allow links to other yachting sites; there is a really nice shot of silver shalis available with a relatively easy google search.