Project Vessel

Colvin,

You would get a better response from our members if you didn't post threads that read like a book, with tons of questions. Few people have the time to answer all of them at once. You've already had good responses from several members. When you open new threads on similar subjects, it's a slap in the face to those who have tried to help you.

Cool it on the new threads, get to the point and keep it brief.

Hi there again!

Any restoration will depend on the condition of the boat it self, which will not be obvious until the whole boat is stripped down to bare metal and the engines are out and opened up. No doubt that if the engine is at least running or firing up MIGHT be a good sign for lower cost. Picking the surgical candidate for your project is a different thing and once you start shopping, I think you will need another thread and add pictures of what you see in that. What I see as an advantage of such project is the provided choice of a conversion of a professional work boat to a yacht if you are really looking for a reliable off shore vessel design, at the same time this will mean it has minimal equipment, less clutter inside and many other advantages and disadvantages alike that you surely can anticipate by working on one your self.

Hull... Corrosion can be patched and fixed, what I worry more about is core material and isolation, you will find many threads around talking about the subject.

Interior... Check this link out to see a very nicely executed restoration by a member of this forum:
http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/general-yachting-discussion/14499-restoring-lost-perl.html
Material will be defined by your taste and budget, if you like solid wood joinery then that it is, otherwise there are veneers, cork, corian, etc. One thing to keep in mind, you need to have an interior that will handle the conditions you will be in or might face, so moving tables and lite chairs if not stowage friendly then they are out of question. Also, you have to utilize the space that you don't loose any corner that you can't store something at and at the same time can reach that easily, you will need special space for more provisions and spare parts etc., Living space, specially staterooms should be very comfortable and have large enough heads and full showers so you don't hate the second you came into boating! You will spend lots of time on the boat so it should be easy living.

Equipment and Machines are another thread when you actually start working on the boat, not now because many things change and new stuff and regulation come up from time to time. The basics are the same though, you should have all the alarms available in every location, doubles of everything, telecom units, water maker, for sure a good electrical layout with chargers and electrical system that can work from the genset or any cycle of shore power (60 or 50 Hz), navigation equipment and a reliable autopilot will be required for long passages. Again, this includes electrical, plumbing, mechanical, navigation, hydraulics so it will require a special attention once you made the buy and stripped the boat out and ready to fit it back.

Have a joyful quest.

Cheers,

Not exactly a few displacement trawler, but rather a full displacement motorsailer with a fishing cockpit and a nice liveaboard accomodation....a Rhodes 44 motorsailer.

I made reference to this vessel over on another subject thread that you contributed to, and I really thought it might get your attention...positive or negative?



'She would have a steel hull, a poly-core composite deck and super structure, and a very nice wood interior in keeping with her classic heritage. I'm also imagining a nice strong SINGLE in-line 6 cylinder engine for economy, easy of maintence, longivity.'
http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/yachtforums-yacht-club/18431-what-would-you-build-%24600-million-lotto-ticket-4.html#post149993

...there were a couple of these older steel 'Virginia Reel 'projects for sale a few years ago, here is one example:
http://www.lifeisaroad.com/boat.html

....and here is the one I found in Southern MD that is currently being restored:
816-discoverer

gccolvin,

Next you can start a thread titled:

"What Should I Buy When I Win the Lottery"

Come on.....get a real idea, the guys here are responding to you in good faith.
Return the same respect or keep dreaming.

Hi,

No need to start another one, there is one on here somewhere about what to buy with 600 million I think the lottery prize was that was mentioned.

The funniest idea was the one to employ a guy to follow you around with a big stick and to have him beat you with it every time you actually mention buying a boat.

If my memory serves me correctly that comment was written by an Owner.

I don't question your manners, gracious? Probably.
Serious?
That's my point.
Are you posting real queries about making a purchase or making random posts?
In your own words, you are all over the place and many of your questions have answers/info in threads on a forum with the answers available via the "search" as pointed out to you graciously.
The trigger for this response: Don't pass judgement and tell the person responsible for this ASSET (a free one at that) how to respond to your random threads i.e.