Just bought this nice old boat for my fishing trips.
Built in 1965 by a boutbuilder close by. Many of these was built from about 1910 and up to about 1980.
It's quite small at 19.5 ft, but it can take more wind and waves than any modern plastic boat at similar size.
It's well mantained and has no rot anywhere. No leaks either. The forward cabin is dry and has enough place for to bunks.
The motor is a single cylinder sabb 10hk diesel with adjustable propeller.
If I hoist the read sail (Mesan sail) I can adjust the propeller and rudder from stearing position or from the deck so the boat stays at the same place regardless of wind and current. Nice for my kind of fishing.
I won't get to the fishing spots in a hurry, but I can just start 30 minutes earlyer aand have a nice cup of coffe on the way out.:-)
I really like this!
I always will chose a boat with a sail over one with none.
Take a look at my post in " What are you riding to the fish"
I think there is something about trolling and the only sound is the wind and the water slipping by the hull....
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More photos esp the engine!
Looks like a fun 'weekender' - catching fish would be a bonus.
Looks like really stress free living and fishing. Enjoy.
looks cool, enjoy, something different, nice , lots of luck with your boat
Sharp looking and capable vessel, Trond --
Your comment about leaving a half hour earlier and having a cup of coffee on the way --
Reminds me of the story about the businessmen on a vacation up North for a week of fishing --
They were at the dock, as their float plane was being loaded with all of their gear --
One guy noticed an old Indian close by watching them. He was in a canoe, loaded heavy with tarped supplies and gear for obviously a long trip -- rifle strapped on top.
He asked the old man, "Where are you heading to, Chief?".
The old man replied about his destination a couple of hundred miles North.
The businessman was going to about the same destination, and asked the old man how long it would take him to get there --
The old man answered, "seven, eight, or might be ten days -- who knows?".
The younger businessman laughed, and boasted that they would take off in a few minutes -- would land in an hour and 45 minutes -- then be fishing a half hour later. Then he added, "what do you think about that?".
The old sage just quietly replied, "why?".
Best,
Fred
Congrats! Beautiful vessel. Can you post some more photos when you get a chance of the deck layout/interior?
Thanks for sharing the picture too! I like your way of thinking, slow down a little. I think thats what i,m going to when my runabout packs it in. Lots of fishing boats up here in se alaska are trollers or other work type boats and go about 10 knots. But are very comfortable all the way on the ride. Go catch some more fish to show us! thank gst.
Nice
Very nice boat, as character 8)
Marc..
I really like it. Does it have a small cabin in the bow.
It does have a small cabin in the bow. In the 1950's and about there, they lived two men all winter during fishing in this small boats. That was way up in the arctic, far longer north than I live. They were made far of tougher stuff then, the fiishermen, not the boats. :-)
Tried it on a small trip yesterday just to get a feel or it. It handles nice. No spashing around like GRP boaths when I hit waves from other fast moving boats. Just some small movements. It's quite easy to dock also. Turns well i very slow speed and the variable pitch propeller makes it easy to slow down and just stay in one spot.
The small 10hp Sabb diesel has a nice muffled sound. a bit of vibrations are there, but what can I expect form a single cylinder engine where the piston weighs a pound?
I may take a longer trip today. Depends on weather. I hope for a nice sunny day to just enjoy the boat and the weather.
I love it. Its the Ambassadeur or Penn of boats. Its not about the speed or the flash, its about having the ability.... Reminds me of the vessels used on the British tv show, "Boating with Barnham" . Made when things were meant to last and have character.
Beautiful boat Trond, I hope you get lots of enjoyment from it and lots of fish.
The vintage Penn reels will accompany it nicely ;) .
Sal
oops! we were typing at the same time 0119, you're right so would the Ambassadeur, I like those as well. ;D
What a cool boat Trond, may it serve you well for many years
Quote from: Big Tim on May 08, 2015, 01:22:22 AM
What a cool boat Trond, may it serve you well for many years
Thanks, and by the way, thanks all of you.
It is a wooden boat and will reqiuire some work every year, but that is part of the joy of owning such a veteran boat. It is 50 years old this year!
Had a trip out yesterday evenng. At a maximum speed of 5.5 knots, it took 50 minutes to get to one of my favorite spots for coalish. Managed to get the rear sail up and pointed the boat into the wind. A bit of adjustment of the propeller pitch and I stayed at the same spot regardless of the wind. Nice!
Got some small coalfish and some big cods (30 lbs) that was hunting amongst the coalfish. Form what I can say, it works well as a fishermans boat i you have time to take it slow on the way out and home.
On my way home, the wind picked up a bit and the waves got white on the top, but that was no problem. No splashing around like fast moviing GRP boats. I just love it!
Trond,
How many gph does that little engine burn? That boat looks like a labor of love.
BTW...LMK if you are still interested in having me ship you that old beat up 14/0, w or w/o the parts to fix er up. I have been too busy getting customers ready for the Ahi run, I havn't had time to work on any of my own. I serviced 8-80s/130s last week.
Anyways, I like your boat. Is there room to run a hydraulic slave, or have a compressor for a smsll chill box? I have seen a rare few boats here in HI that have similar hull, with the pointy part astern. I imagine she has a low deraft, but narrow beam.
Thank you for sharing the pictures!
Heres a couple of pics to refresh your memory ( don't mean to thread jack or anything)...
This reel will clean up and function 100%, though there will be some brassing.
Quote from: Tightlines666 on May 08, 2015, 07:40:08 AM
Trond,
How many gph does that little engine burn? That boat looks like a labor of love.
BTW...LMK if you are still interested in having me ship you that old beat up 14/0, w or w/o the parts to fix er up. I have been too busy getting customers ready for the Ahi run, I havn't had time to work on any of my own. I serviced 8-80s/130s last week.
Anyways, I like your boat. Is there room to run a hydraulic slave, or have a compressor for a smsll chill box? I have seen a rare few boats here in HI that have similar hull, with the pointy part astern. I imagine she has a low deraft, but narrow beam.
Thank you for sharing the pictures!
Heres a couple of pics to refresh your memory ( don't mean to thread jack or anything)...
This reel will clean up and function 100%, though there will be some brassing.
The engine doesn't burn diesel. It produces diesel. .)
There is room or a hydraulic pump in the engine compartment, but that will be for a hydraulic power hauler to help with nets and crab pods.
There is 12V power to the front cabin. I can have a 12Vchill box for food and refreshments there if I want. Chill box for fish isn't neccessary around here. The temperature below deck is the same as the seawater, and that is rarely above 15C even in the summer. In wintertime it is about 2-4C. A largish plastic box below deck is great for storing fish until I am back home.
As for the the reel, I have to put it on hold for a while. The boat and the place in the marina sets me back $6000, so I am selling of vintage cameras to raise money. Can't buy a reel that I don't realy need then. :)
Wow Trond, that's a beautiful boat! I live in a small fishing village and I know the lovely sound they make. Bet you will have wonderful time during the summer months that are ahead of us. Greetings from Sweden!