And to start things off right, here's "Thunderbird" - a 1940 Hacker Enclosed Speedboat 55', currently powered by twin Allison V-12s (1200 hp each). :p
More, more! Now in the "mid" sized class, I vote for this 68 foot, all aluminum day-boat from Mulder. A fine express for the Bahamas-bound, no? ;)
Surface Effect Ships Not to change this thread's vector, but here's a bit more info on the economics of SESs: :o...
How frustrating.... ..., internet parasites. Make'em pay, I say! Not that I'm recommending the installation of dangerous viruses inside of...
Something new in boating... ..., which a nascent "yacht" power like China might want to consider: http://www.freedomboatclub.com/ Gives you an...
Some quick and dirty info... ..., and a bit of unvarnished truth. www.marine survey.com www.yacht survey.com Lots of articles to read there....
How do you know its a Trumpy? The Trumpy "Tee" on the bow :rolleyes: is the big giveaway.
East Coast Builder Based in Annapolis/Eastport MD - they built a grand total of 448 yachts before turning in their woodworking tools circa 1974....
A triple-decked "Expedition" yacht - how timely, yet timeless. Yes, that is an extremely relevant design. Would you build aluminum or steel?
Despite all, they do produce this fantastic series. Apparently, this guy imports them: http://www.rodgersyachtsales.com/and.html
Sistership to "Mako"? 1972 SF 46 - dockside.
Flushdeck 60s Chris-Craft's most popular "big" Roamer. (26 built) All aluminum, 8V71s & 12V71s.
Misidentified? The Lazy Lady 2... Looks like a 65' CC Pilothouse to me, no? :rolleyes:
Flushdeck MY 68s "Miramar" nee "Papilio" - a 1975 FDMY 68 -- refitted 2000.
Real message,... ..., was how big Iraq's, er,.., ah,..., well, never mind.
First they made PT boats... ..., and then renamed them "Fairform Flyers". Still pretty fast.
No elevator guy? Where's the love?
Aluminum Hargrave SF 2001 design - all aluminum! 45 foot Open Express - great design. (PS - Love that '65 pictured above - wow! :D )
Chicago builder (Father/son) from 1919 to 1963- all wood! Nary a straight line on any one of them. Here's a couple variants on the 54 foot...
