Our Diesel Duck 44 Seaducktress is going strong after 20 years-the first boat to come across on her own bottom. We bought her in 2004 and have done many trips to Alaska. Everyone who works on her is amazed by the strength and integrity of her hull. Nice job, Bill.
Dido.. That was great. Nice to hear the man behind a boat that has been growing on us. Love the trains too! Thanks Jeff and Thanks Bill! Sometimes its good data to keep like this.
Thank you Phil! Bill has been around boats his whole life and one of those guys that will forget more than most of us will ever know. Thanks for watching, we had fun shooting and for those who haven't yet met Bill hopefully they will see the person behind the brands and see how his personality influences what he builds.
Hi Clark, thank you. Yes, I didn't know as much about the other brands when I was focused on Nordhavns, but there really are a lot of cool options out there and I think many people don't realize the other choices. Thanks for watching and enjoy your summer.
Hello Marcus - I am fortunate to travel around and know many of the players in the trawler realm, so yes, would love to do some more, it's a fun diversion from the other routines my daily chores find me attending to. Who would you like to learn more about?
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing last December. Hadn't seen him for a few years. Will miss his his quirky sense of humour. Condolences to Stella , Fido and rest of the family
Fascinating interview. I have been interested in the Coot for a while and this was a nice walk thru and Bill was great. Love his boats George designed some wonderful boats and Bill brings them to life.
Trevor, thank you for watching and your encouraging feedback. Agree full on - Bill does a great job of building boats and George did a brilliant job of designing an affordable alternative.
Best advertising (as in 'non-advertising') I have ever seen. I am a massive fan of the DD concept, and I would get mine direct from the factory, when able. Thanks Jeff; excellent.
Hello Kit! Thank you for watching and for you kind words. Bill knows what he is doing, has built many DD's and is an incredibly fun man to spend time with. He does sell direct and is waiting for your call or email! Cheers, Jeff
@@JeffMerrillYachts I know Bill is waiting, and we have emailed each other before. My absolute favourite Duck is also his, the 462. I made sure to keep your email address too, in case I can't buy new. Thanks for replying!
Jeff, I have seen several of your videos marketing various boats. You are a fantastic broker and do superb videos~! I have met Bill Kimley on 2 occasions at the Pacific Sail Boat Show in Richmond. He is such a fantastic guy--with such an interesting life and strong contribution to yachting! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this. Hope we'll do business one day!
Mark - thank you very much for your kind words. I am fortunate to be in sync with what I do and enjoy sharing the trawler lifestyle with others. Bill is a hoot, no a coot, no a riot. He is such a fun guy and has had an interesting life. Look forward to keeping in touch, feel free to connect through www.JMYS.com.
Guilty! Thanks Richard, another thing we have in common. I graduated with and Economics degree in 1980 and loved every minute of it as I'm sure did you!
Hello Marcel - we have a Seahorse52 website and the builder, Seahorse marine has a website - both are places you can learn more about, fuel capacity, range, standard specifications and options. Feel free to send me a direct email to go into more details - Jeff@JMYS.com Thank you!
really like to see a video on what type/size of trawler handles weather you might see in different areas like Alaska, going to Hawaii, the Atlantic, etc .What to expect at what time of year. steel vs fiberglass. when dual engines are better than one
@@JeffMerrillYachts were you a local bay area boy when you went to Stanford, I grew up in Saratoga. If you could pick one or more of your marine architect friends and have a discussion of what they consider for the type of travel and the dollars and passengers it would be intere3sting and beneficial. what was your major at Stanford, marketing?
@@JeffMerrillYachts Thanks Jeff. He'll know me better as Jon Thompson. I bought the First 52 Seahorse Sedan in the mid 90s. A lovely boat then and sure its improved a lot since.
That guy's a GEM. It's to bad he couldn't be competitive with all American made. Business just flows in China without red tape, that used to be the USA that was like that at one point in time. Our government had seen the people be coming to prosperous in the 20s and slowed it all down by taking the money of the people through a gazillion different means, that's when our country was overtaken, the hands were in every Industry and business and home in the United States.
Bill Kimley (who has since passed) was a truly remarkable man. He was an early believer in China for manufacturing and fell in love with the country and people. A lot of boat building followed, he was truly an original and will never be forgotten.
Now THAT was a fascinating interview -confidence in Seahorse Marine.
Thank you Silas! Bill is a character and he does build some great boats. It is always fun spending time with him.
Great video! Bill built a 55' Oceaneer for us that we lived on for 10 year. Best boat ever. Bill is a treasure of the boating hobby.
Hi Tom, thanks for your message and yes, Bill certainly knows how to put together a great build. Cheers! Jeff
Our Diesel Duck 44 Seaducktress is going strong after 20 years-the first boat to come across on her own bottom. We bought her in 2004 and have done many trips to Alaska. Everyone who works on her is amazed by the strength and integrity of her hull. Nice job, Bill.
Peter: Great comment, and I agree, Bill does a magnificent job building these very capable vessels. Here’s to the next twenty years on Seaducktress!
Congrats! Enjoy and Be safe always!
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Dido.. That was great. Nice to hear the man behind a boat that has been growing on us. Love the trains too! Thanks Jeff and Thanks Bill! Sometimes its good data to keep like this.
Thank you Phil! Bill has been around boats his whole life and one of those guys that will forget more than most of us will ever know. Thanks for watching, we had fun shooting and for those who haven't yet met Bill hopefully they will see the person behind the brands and see how his personality influences what he builds.
Fun interview to watch, Jeff. Plus, I learned quite a bit about a builder and line of boats that I knew very little about. Thanks! Win-Win for me!!
Hi Clark, thank you. Yes, I didn't know as much about the other brands when I was focused on Nordhavns, but there really are a lot of cool options out there and I think many people don't realize the other choices. Thanks for watching and enjoy your summer.
Jeff, Its so cool you get to hang out with these guys that are the true leaders of the industry and get there story's
Jack: Thank you, it is fun to talk with people who have had a major influence on boating and my career
Absolutely loved this conversation and video. What a interesting story and an amazing man. Thanks Jeff. Love your videos keep them up.
Thank you Starkswildfire, we enjoy putting them together and it makes it all the more worthwhile to get feedback like yours!
Another great interview, and even a Trawler Forum Burgee flying! What a Hoot of a Coot! MVPAIRADICE
Thank you Tracey!
Great job Jeff and Bill
Hello Randal! Thanks very much for your note!
interesting interview. this could be the start of a series on characters of the industry
Hello Marcus - I am fortunate to travel around and know many of the players in the trawler realm, so yes, would love to do some more, it's a fun diversion from the other routines my daily chores find me attending to. Who would you like to learn more about?
Thank you for sharing this interview with us, Jeff! I absolutely love Bill’s Ducks!
Thanks Animal494, Bill has been in the business for a long time and certainly knows how to build a cool boat.
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing last December. Hadn't seen him for a few years. Will miss his his quirky sense of humour. Condolences to Stella , Fido and rest of the family
Jonti: Yes, we were all lucky to have known him, amazing man and quite a legacy he left behind. Thank you for your nice note and condolences.
Fascinating interview. I have been interested in the Coot for a while and this was a nice walk thru and Bill was great. Love his boats George designed some wonderful boats and Bill brings them to life.
Trevor, thank you for watching and your encouraging feedback. Agree full on - Bill does a great job of building boats and George did a brilliant job of designing an affordable alternative.
great conversation. seahorse marine seems great and i enjoy diesel ducks a great deal
Hello Joe on a Boat! Thanks for watching, Bill is quite a character. He certainly has build some legendary trawlers.
Jeff another great one,thanks.
Thank you Chuck, Bill is a very interesting man!
Best advertising (as in 'non-advertising') I have ever seen. I am a massive fan of the DD concept, and I would get mine direct from the factory, when able. Thanks Jeff; excellent.
Hello Kit! Thank you for watching and for you kind words. Bill knows what he is doing, has built many DD's and is an incredibly fun man to spend time with. He does sell direct and is waiting for your call or email! Cheers, Jeff
@@JeffMerrillYachts I know Bill is waiting, and we have emailed each other before. My absolute favourite Duck is also his, the 462. I made sure to keep your email address too, in case I can't buy new. Thanks for replying!
So so interesting!
James: Thank you for watching and making this comment!
Appreciate all that you do! I'm a big fan!
Lawrence: Thank you very much!
You guys were hilarious. Love the interaction of a couple old sea dogs. 🤣🤣🤣
Kirk: Thank you for your note, it was a lot of fun and Bill has a very quick wit and sharp mind!
Very, very nice Jeff...what a great guy!
Ben: Bill is one of the best one-of-a-kinders!
another well done video with good references
Gene: Thank you! I always enjoy time with Bill Kimley!
Jeff, I have seen several of your videos marketing various boats. You are a fantastic broker and do superb videos~! I have met Bill Kimley on 2 occasions at the Pacific Sail Boat Show in Richmond. He is such a fantastic guy--with such an interesting life and strong contribution to yachting! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this. Hope we'll do business one day!
Mark - thank you very much for your kind words. I am fortunate to be in sync with what I do and enjoy sharing the trawler lifestyle with others. Bill is a hoot, no a coot, no a riot. He is such a fun guy and has had an interesting life. Look forward to keeping in touch, feel free to connect through www.JMYS.com.
@@JeffMerrillYachts Great Episodes Jeff... I am thoroughly enjoying them.. Try to bring more interviews like this. It's just so informative.
OMG! I laughed so hard when the chopsticks were mentioned!!
Bill is a fun person to speak with
ahh Capt. Morgan rum with diet coke is the perfect thirst quencher...
I'm more of a Mount Gay rum and tonic with a lime guy (sailing background coming through red hat and all) but anything with ice is civilized!
Your interviews are so interesting!
Thank you Bob!
Jeff, didn't know you were a Stanford guy...I graduated with MA in '72 :-)
Guilty! Thanks Richard, another thing we have in common. I graduated with and Economics degree in 1980 and loved every minute of it as I'm sure did you!
absolute beautiful boat .where i find all tech stuff .like milage of twin engine etc and photos boat yard ....can it upgrade for mor diesel
Hello Marcel - we have a Seahorse52 website and the builder, Seahorse marine has a website - both are places you can learn more about, fuel capacity, range, standard specifications and options. Feel free to send me a direct email to go into more details - Jeff@JMYS.com Thank you!
really like to see a video on what type/size of trawler handles weather you might see in different areas like Alaska, going to Hawaii, the Atlantic, etc .What to expect at what time of year. steel vs fiberglass. when dual engines are better than one
Gene: That would be quite a video!
@@JeffMerrillYachts were you a local bay area boy when you went to Stanford, I grew up in Saratoga. If you could pick one or more of your marine architect friends and have a discussion of what they consider for the type of travel and the dollars and passengers it would be intere3sting and beneficial. what was your major at Stanford, marketing?
I just wonder what will happen to Seahorse marine when Bill pops it this interview was brilliant clearly a very interesting and intelligent guy.
Jason: Bill is a great guy, I agree. Seahorse is in great hands
Hi Bill ...look me up when you are next in HK
Jontibloom - I will let Bill know you were asking about him!
@@JeffMerrillYachts Thanks Jeff. He'll know me better as Jon Thompson. I bought the First 52 Seahorse Sedan in the mid 90s. A lovely boat then and sure its improved a lot since.
You need to show the Profile of the Boat, longer then 3 sec.
Richard: Most people want to jump right in, but you can always pause if you want to study something.
Wow
Botanica: Thank you
GO KETO
Hey Ray! Bill is a believer!
That guy's a GEM. It's to bad he couldn't be competitive with all American made. Business just flows in China without red tape, that used to be the USA that was like that at one point in time. Our government had seen the people be coming to prosperous in the 20s and slowed it all down by taking the money of the people through a gazillion different means, that's when our country was overtaken, the hands were in every Industry and business and home in the United States.
Bill Kimley (who has since passed) was a truly remarkable man. He was an early believer in China for manufacturing and fell in love with the country and people. A lot of boat building followed, he was truly an original and will never be forgotten.
@@JeffMerrillYachts I'm sure he would have preferred to have them made in America.
I want to buy a diesel duck.
CR: They are wonderful trawlers. Feel free to email me direct if you would like to discuss - Jeff@JMYS.com. We do have a DD382 for sale in Michigan
ZEEPAARDJE SEAHORSE ON THE SEA SHORE
Shawn: Seashells on the seashore and seahorses galloping in the sea!
@@JeffMerrillYachts that too! Its the Dutch in me I couldn't resist.
Seahorse. .. ..⚾️
Lee: You know it!