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Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by CaptTom, Aug 24, 2010.

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  1. CaptTom, Aug 24, 2010
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    Our ol' (old) YF master and I were going to take a ride this past weekend and bring you yacht photos from South Florida. But alas, a lousy weather forecast and a webmaster that doesn't quite bounce back as quickly from a Saturday evening out canceled our plans. Not to leave our YF brethren out in the cold, here is a smattering of yacht photos taken over the past month or so in my travels.

    Thunder clouds forming over Lauderdale

    Respite from the blazing sun

    Expecting company?

    Name that yacht ('cause I don't know)

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  2. CaptTom, Aug 24, 2010
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    A few more...

    The King

    Nice mothership setup

    Cool garage

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  3. CaptTom, Aug 24, 2010
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    Here's a new yacht with a nameboard by Yachtsign who had me shoot it for their brochure. Know the yacht?

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  4. CaptTom, Aug 24, 2010
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    A few night shots for your viewing pleasure.

    Penny Mae

    Voice of the Wild

    Hooter Patrol

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  5. CaptTom, Aug 24, 2010
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    A little different bridge setup and some well insulated exhaust. Were would you find this? Scroll down...

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  6. CaptTom, Aug 24, 2010
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    On the newly refit Gulf Sentry. This 1960's era former missile retriever is now a part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commision. Derecktor in Dania did the refit, which included cutting off the bottom and welding a new one in place, as well as new powerplants and house. Only original parts are the hull sides and deck. Oh yeah, and the captain cut his teeth on, you guessed it, yachts, many years ago.

    Gotta run, more later.

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  7. NYCAP123, Aug 24, 2010
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    Seems I remember that mother ship sitting on the Dania Cutoff Canal a year or so ago with a 2 man crew aboard. Is it still over by HMY? If it is, I'd have lost my mind by now if I were them.
  8. Capt Bill11, Aug 25, 2010
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    It's my understanding it's legal issues have been settled, it's been sold and they have or are going to start a refit on it.
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    Thanks for satisfying my curiosity Bill. Not a job I'd like, but that's for another thread. Great pics, as usual, Tom.
  10. Capt Bill11, Aug 25, 2010
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    Don't quote me. It's just what I've been told. :)

    That boat was originally named "French Look" and the sportsfisherman she carries was custom designed for ultra light tackle fishing. With a modified stern/transom that allowed it to "plane" in reverse for high speed backing down on fish as I recall.

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  11. captainviv, Aug 25, 2010
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    captbill , think you are correct. she has/had a 37ft rybovich sportfisher as a game fishing boat.
  12. Capt Bill11, Aug 25, 2010
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    I seem to recall the sportfish was a 40' Gamefisherman. At least that is what I recall being on it when it was "French Look".
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    "The huge aft deck was ideal for this conversion process with a sophisticated, highly engineered hydraulic ‘ramp and track system’ for launching the 37’ Rybovitch Game Fisher ‘French Look III’. This launching and retrieval system is ideal so as to not miss a fishing opportunity!"

    i think they changed to the gamefisher , when it was sold and refurb. ??
  14. Capt Bill11, Aug 25, 2010
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    Maybe. I thought it was the other way around. :D

    French Look had the Gamefisherman and French Look II had the Rybo.


    http://www.gamefisherman.com/motherships/

    "Gamefisherman boats are known for being the boat of choice for fishing remote areas like Central America, Bermuda, The Azores, Madeira and other exotic destinations. Gamefisherman has supplied the sport boats for a number of mothership operations, including "FRENCH LOOK", a 167' with a 40' Gamefisherman on board, and a 42' Gamefisherman for the 228' "AUSSIE RULES"."
  15. Yacht News, Aug 25, 2010
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    Well isn't there an OceAnco called "Natita" as well... ex. "Ona"; ex. "Dilbar"? Any connection with the one Tom pictured?
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    Natita II is ex Richmond Lady
  17. Yacht News, Aug 25, 2010
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    okay, thanks MBACH
  18. CaptTom, Aug 25, 2010
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    There is a Natita, and this is the next one for the same owner. It is a Richmond, not the former Richmond Lady but a new build. Was just delivered and going through a final setup.
  19. Yacht News, Aug 26, 2010
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    Oh, okay then guess MBACH thought wrongly then :)
  20. CaptTom, Aug 26, 2010
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    Hey Ron, don't call out Mike. I need him on my side sometimes. lol
    Maybe I was misinformed, so I need to dig around.
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