Thinking of power? How about this motorsailer?

TomY

TomY

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Jun 22, 2004
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Alden 38' Challenger yawl Rockport Harbor
TRADE WIND is a restored 1938 Alden motorsailer with room for a piano (I saw one in there at some time). And a bathtub. It's a home on the sea. I watched the restoration some years ago, and it was extensive. 2.8 mil is a deal compared to what was invested.
Tradewinds.jpg

As well as the plush interior (scan the photos in this listing: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1938/Alden-Motor-Sailer-2666976/United-States#.WuG53FMvxmA ), I remember the beautiful tenders(2) that went with it.

One was launch size and had a small tiller and diesel, the other, this lovely Lawley Tender built at Rockport Marine. Each was easily handled by bronze davits also built here.
Trade Winds tenders (1 of 1).jpg
 
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Will Gilmore

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I especially love the engine room. Room for a piano, indeed, you just couldn't hear it in there.
Beautiful.

As I say my family about expensive things, it looks easily worth the money. It's just that I am not. I do love to look, though.

-Will (Dragonfly)
 
jssailem

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Oct 22, 2014
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CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
What a marvelous boat. Not a boat designed to sail into the wind. Any bit of heel would send the furniture all over the salon. 1200 mile range makes her a great coastal cruiser. Would be fun for a day cruise, but not so sure about the economics of maintenance and operating.
Very pretty refit job. Love to see boats given a second life.
 
genec

genec

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Dec 30, 2010
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Pacific Seacraft Orion27 HP: San Diego, M: Anacortes
Wow, talk about your boat "porn." Have to have a crew dedicated just to keep up the brightwork alone.

Beautiful, of course... jeeze, is that a hot water towel warmer in the head? Oy!

Regarding moving furniture, I am reminded of the various pieces of furniture (all metal of course, nothing like this beauty) we had on board when I was in the Navy. Each piece had a leash and clip near the bottom, such that when going into heavy seas, we would just clip said furniture to a cleat or ring in the deck. The stuff could still move about a bit, but not across an entire room. When seas were calm, one simply unclipped the furniture for full movement, as needed.

I did notice all the GIANT computer monitors were on the deck. GRIN
 
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