Delivered to builder's new location at Tongue Point, OR

24 August 2010
After a little messing about in the Columbia the D-W was delivered to the  boat builder in Tongue Point for completion.  The shallow ramp next to D-W was originally a seaplane ramp and the building in the background was the hanger.  New docks arrived the following day, so there will be more room shortly.  Video below was taken while giving some of the boat-building crew a feel for their work.

Docked at boat builder in Tongue Point, OR
Below is a drive-by video

From Tillamook to Astoria

22 August 2010
The next morning D-W left Tillamook early to catch slack tide at the Columbia Bar.  It was somewhat foggy at the start, we ran through some light showers but it cleared up early with seas even more benign than the first leg of the trip.  Total time was 6 hours 30 minutes from dock to dock.  We tied up at the Astoria Marina by 2:00 pm.  Only 54% engine load at wide open throttle so the props will need to be re-pitched.

At the dock in Astoria

Up the coast to Tillamook, Oregon

21 August 2010
Finally, time came to move Double-Wide to Astoria.  On Saturday we made a leg from Newport to Tillamook, OR.  The trip was 8 hours and 15 minutes from dock to dock.  Seas were 3-5 feet with a 6 foot surge.  Speed was varied throughout the trip to get a feel for handling and to satisfy break-in recommendations.  The bar at Tillamook was easily crossed at slack tide.  After a relaxing night of sleep aboard, the below photo was taken at sunrise.

At the dock next morning in Tillamook

Move to Newport

15 June 2010
After several months at dock in Toledo, the power and steering systems were finally ironed out and the boat was moved downstream to Newport.  Preparations were begun to move her to Astoria for completion.