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aesthetically challenged...
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One of those American cutters docks next to us. It's ugly but for a 30 footer, it is HUGE inside. The owner has had it for 15 years, done the great circle in it and he's writing a marina guide. It fits in dry stack to boot. But lord it's ugly.
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Those slip numbers on the finger definitely should have been black or navy.
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Is that the new Sea Ray?
Some years ago I believe someone actually crossed the Atlantic in one of those Cutters. I've a suspicion it was a publicity stunt by Cutter, but they did make it!
I'm not throwing any stones; MY boat's been compared to a floating RV.
I'm not throwing any stones; MY boat's been compared to a floating RV.
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) That one's in the marina in my home town, Prescott, ON. I almost burst out laughing when I saw it! This is one instance where the digital photo's don't do it justice, more like an injustice! I think the "MacTac" (You know that self adhesive stuff that your momma covered her cupboard shelves with) covering the decks probably look like fine woodwork. There must be a dozen tubes of silicone on the windows, etc. the list goes on!Other than that it's a really nice boat! ;o)
Rick
"This Is A Very Unique Boat That Is Perfectly Suited For Someone Who Wants To Get Into Boating Without Spending Much Money ".( And is not particularly "thin-skinned".)
It looks kind of like a canal-type craft. I'm a little skeptical one made it across the WHOLE Atlantic, unless it was perhaps on a transport ship.
It looks kind of like a canal-type craft. I'm a little skeptical one made it across the WHOLE Atlantic, unless it was perhaps on a transport ship.
Hmm, you could say it's a predecessor to today's 'sidewalk' designs!
Actually there's one of these near me. I've been seeing it out on the bay for at least 20+ years. There are some slight differences, maybe a different size or model year. Definitely odd looking, but probably big inside and it gets them out on the water a lot.
Actually there's one of these near me. I've been seeing it out on the bay for at least 20+ years. There are some slight differences, maybe a different size or model year. Definitely odd looking, but probably big inside and it gets them out on the water a lot.
DANG...if that ain't one ugly boat...sure it wasn't something the skipper and the professor made trying to get off the island???you'd think the water would repell it into shore...
I guess the old story holds true...beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes right to the bone!!..
I guess the old story holds true...beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes right to the bone!!..
From one of the restored cutter's web site, Sun Smiles: "The Cargile Cutter Cruiser was the vision of Nashville, TN boatbuilder, Allen Cargile. From early 1970 until 1980, Cargile built approximately 600 Cutters in 28 and 30 foot models. It is unknown how many remain in existence today. If you know the location of a Cargile Cutter, please contact me at the address below. Condition of the boat is not important.
To prove the seaworthiness of his boat, Cargile and crew made history in 1977 by becoming the smallest, single engine powerboat to cross the Atlantic Ocean. They accomplished the trip from New York City to Paris in 31 days, despite a severe storm with 40-50 foot waves; a sick crew member that had to be taken ashore in Newfoundland; and the loss of electronics. On August 16, 1977 the Spirit of Nashville sailed up the River Seine and into Paris to be greeted by Mrs. Cargile, French officials, the French press, and, of course, champagne.
According to a May 1978 story in Ensign, the official publication of United States Powerboat Squadrons, they had traveled 4500 nautical miles, consumed 1400 gallons of fuel at an average of a little over 6 knots at the rate of 1.0 gallons per hour."
This is not the smallest power boat to cross. A 23 foot 8' beam semi lobster boat with two 50hp outboards also crossed in the company of a small tanker which carried the fuel.
To prove the seaworthiness of his boat, Cargile and crew made history in 1977 by becoming the smallest, single engine powerboat to cross the Atlantic Ocean. They accomplished the trip from New York City to Paris in 31 days, despite a severe storm with 40-50 foot waves; a sick crew member that had to be taken ashore in Newfoundland; and the loss of electronics. On August 16, 1977 the Spirit of Nashville sailed up the River Seine and into Paris to be greeted by Mrs. Cargile, French officials, the French press, and, of course, champagne.
According to a May 1978 story in Ensign, the official publication of United States Powerboat Squadrons, they had traveled 4500 nautical miles, consumed 1400 gallons of fuel at an average of a little over 6 knots at the rate of 1.0 gallons per hour."
This is not the smallest power boat to cross. A 23 foot 8' beam semi lobster boat with two 50hp outboards also crossed in the company of a small tanker which carried the fuel.
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Correct me if i'm wrong but if I remember right it had a Volvo outdrive.
Correct me if i'm wrong but if I remember right it had a Volvo outdrive.