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I am retired from the U S Coast Guard. The last ship I served on was a World War II era ATF (205' fleet tug). I was a fully qualified deck watch officer on this vessel from 1974-1975. I can fully appreciate the ship handling techniques for handling a large vessel with a single prop and no bow or stern thrusters. A hearty salute to all those who served during the war.
Beautiful, my surname is Vosper and I've always liked the idea of converting a Vosper Thornycroft RAF rescue tender to a pleasure boat with modern engines and tech etc, this was a glimpse of a dream for me, very cool. 👍❤️🇬🇧
These boats were built for speed not comfort, and with a deep V shaped hull she’s ok with a choppy sea when she’s at speed but at 10 kts it’s not going to be comfortable any more than a choppy sea then it’s not going to be nice going. It’s ok for European canals not so good for open sea. Plus the hulls are made of wood lots of maintenance. Nice looking boat though love the fact it’s a working boat and not a show boat. In summary if I were going to cruise the European coast and canals this is the type of boat I would go for. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely heavy on the maintenance. The wheelhouse could easily be upgraded w/electronics & creativeness into period furniture…. All in all a BEAUTIFUL VESSEL. I bet she could weave a sea story or two….
In 1987 I bought 42ft. Wood hull lobster boat. We converted it for private use. We stripped to the bare hull, replacing some planks, then repacking and repainting 5 coats of paint and sealer. The upkeep of a wood hull is tremendous, make no mistake. Sold her 2 years later. It taught me to NEVER buy a wood hull boat again.
The Detroit Diesel Series 71 are high Rev 2 stroke... v12 engine... if looked after they run for ever . But can burn fuel like it's nobody's business... Nice boat
Beautiful vessel, but why? This is like buying a gorgeous old Edwardian mansion and completely demolishing then rebuilding it, all to save the arched-ceiling wine cellar.
It's a lovely enough restoration, better than lovely, but taking a 40 knot spitfire of the sea & turning it into a 10 knot canal cruiser is gelding it :-(. Replacing 3 1500bhp Packard M2500s [probably], total output 4500bhp with 2 x 500bhp worth of cooking grade diesel engines seems more than a bit sad :-(.
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I am retired from the U S Coast Guard. The last ship I served on was a World War II era ATF (205' fleet tug). I was a fully qualified deck watch officer on this vessel from 1974-1975. I can fully appreciate the ship handling techniques for handling a large vessel with a single prop and no bow or stern thrusters. A hearty salute to all those who served during the war.
This gunboat took a path similar to many WW2 vets, soldier to gentleman.
I love this! Well said!
@YachtBuoy keep up the great vids 👍
Instead of soldier to homeless . . . 😢
Beautiful, my surname is Vosper and I've always liked the idea of converting a Vosper Thornycroft RAF rescue tender to a pleasure boat with modern engines and tech etc, this was a glimpse of a dream for me, very cool. 👍❤️🇬🇧
How beautiful, great build, a vessel to be proud of
These boats were built for speed not comfort, and with a deep V shaped hull she’s ok with a choppy sea when she’s at speed but at 10 kts it’s not going to be comfortable any more than a choppy sea then it’s not going to be nice going. It’s ok for European canals not so good for open sea. Plus the hulls are made of wood lots of maintenance. Nice looking boat though love the fact it’s a working boat and not a show boat. In summary if I were going to cruise the European coast and canals this is the type of boat I would go for. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely heavy on the maintenance. The wheelhouse could easily be upgraded w/electronics & creativeness into period furniture….
All in all a BEAUTIFUL VESSEL. I bet she could weave a sea story or two….
One of these used as a livaboard in Thorpe east of Norwich until about ten or fifteen years back
Another great video from a true gentleman's yacht!
Used from evil to good. Exquisite creation.
Beautiful lines!
In 1987 I bought 42ft. Wood hull lobster boat.
We converted it for private use.
We stripped to the bare hull, replacing some planks, then repacking and repainting 5 coats of paint and sealer.
The upkeep of a wood hull is tremendous, make no mistake. Sold her 2 years later.
It taught me to NEVER buy a wood hull boat again.
What a beauty!
A boat I would be proud to own.
Gorgeous!
I like it. Classy and functional.
Beautiful boat.
Thanks John
:-)
Pelorus is for keeping bearing to steer by. It’s also know as a dumb compass because it’s not magnetic
Gorgeous Boat and pretty cool history also... Thanks for another Great Video
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment :-)
The Detroit Diesel Series 71 are high Rev 2 stroke... v12 engine... if looked after they run for ever . But can burn fuel like it's nobody's business... Nice boat
that was sweet
A navyguy should be able to tell a compass from a pelorus... But a beautiful boat indeed!
I spent most of my time down in the ops room 😅 Never actually heard of a pelorus before 😱
And the American PT Boat!
John Wayne did this too.
La carena o casco es de madera ?
Yes, but looks like with fiberglass coat.
Great project but the owner should at least kept her as a two engine boat.
She has twin engines :-)
Any idea what MGB # she was ?
That thing needs MTU v12 diesels,sad that it's potential can't be used
Beautiful vessel, but why? This is like buying a gorgeous old Edwardian mansion and completely demolishing then rebuilding it, all to save the arched-ceiling wine cellar.
It's a lovely enough restoration, better than lovely, but taking a 40 knot spitfire of the sea & turning it into a 10 knot canal cruiser is gelding it :-(. Replacing 3 1500bhp Packard M2500s [probably], total output 4500bhp with 2 x 500bhp worth of cooking grade diesel engines seems more than a bit sad :-(.