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Unknown Gorgeous Sportfish in Lauderdale

Discussion in 'Boat Shows & Yacht Watching' started by TheBigWhit, Jun 21, 2012.

  1. TheBigWhit, Jun 21, 2012
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    TheBigWhit

    TheBigWhit New Member

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    I saw one of the prettiest SF boats of my life yesterday afternoon and I hope one of you guys will know her name/builder based upon my description.

    She was headed north past LYC in Lauderdale yesterday afternoon. She is around 80+ feet, dark blue hull, white topside, open fly bridge, varnished transom and entire cockpit. She looked new and likely from a Carolina custom builder. Her foredeck looked long enough to land a small plane. Very graceful lines and smooth all the way to the transom with no sharp steps or breaks.

    I would really like to locate this Architecht and builder to discuss a project I have in mind. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks,
  2. weto, Jun 22, 2012
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    No name ? No pic ?
  3. TheBigWhit, Jun 22, 2012
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    The lack of a Name and Pic is why I posted here. Hopefully a SF guy in the know will recognize the description and point me in the right direction...
  4. AlfredZ, Jun 22, 2012
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    There is a nice looking 1984 87' Feadship Gentleman's Sport Fishing Yacht with a blue hull in Fort Lauderdale. I don't own a picture that I can publish so do a search and tell us if it is the one. It's name is "Patriot".

    Thanks.
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  5. captbpomeroy, Jun 22, 2012
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  6. Moby, Jun 22, 2012
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  7. captaintilt, Jun 22, 2012
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    Sounds like it could have been the QueMas from ACY. I don't know if they are on the tournament circuit right now, but I'm shootin from the hip.
  8. Jorge Lang, Jun 22, 2012
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    Sounds like it could be either a Bayliss or a Merritt.
  9. TheBigWhit, Jun 23, 2012
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    Alfred, thanks, I know Patriot and was aboard her while she was being built in Holland. One of my favorites but not the girl I saw the other day. Thanks for the help though... Any other ideas please share.
  10. TheBigWhit, Jun 23, 2012
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    Thanks, Jorge. I visited the Bayliss site and although very pretty boats, not the maker. Almost every Boat, Bayliss, Merritt, JB all have a step in the shearline right at the rear of the house. A classic and attractive look for sure.

    The SF I saw had one clean slightly arching line from stem to stern. It looked something like a D. Blount design but softer. It made the boat look much longer then she was with a subtle grace and elegance that made me drool!

    I'll keep looking. Going to walk docks in the rain today... Any other ideas greatly appreciated!

    TBW
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  11. TheBigWhit, Jun 23, 2012
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    Thanks Capt, but not an American. Much softer lines and no visible chine forward. She could of had a chine but it was not apparent at the distance I saw her. Plus her hull was deep blue and not light blue like Que Mas. Thanks though and shoot any others that you think might help locate her.

    TBW