15 July 2011
In an attempt (futile as it turned out) to motivate the builder to accelerate work on the boat I purchased and installed the refrigerator, table, and couches.
Some additional cabinet work done in Galley
3 June 2011
The refrigerator cabinet and pull-out pantry are completed
Work goes from slow to barely moving
2 February 2011
As the builder struggles to remain in business at all, work on the Double-Wide really slows down as new-money goes toward new builds. DW does see some fabrication of head cabinet framework.
As the builder struggles to remain in business at all, work on the Double-Wide really slows down as new-money goes toward new builds. DW does see some fabrication of head cabinet framework.
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.
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.
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| 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.
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.
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| 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.
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.
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| 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.
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.
Double-Wide Launch
22 June 2009
The long awaited launch of Double-Wide. Everything went smoothly and a large number of Toledo residents turned out to witness the event. There is still a great deal of interior work to be completed on the boat and the owner will be undergoing significant interior work as well. The future travels of Double-Wide will be documented here - stay tuned.
The long awaited launch of Double-Wide. Everything went smoothly and a large number of Toledo residents turned out to witness the event. There is still a great deal of interior work to be completed on the boat and the owner will be undergoing significant interior work as well. The future travels of Double-Wide will be documented here - stay tuned.
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