Orkney boats

[Prophammer]

Where can I find an Orkney boat in the US ? I don't know of any thing like it made in USA , any ideas?

 

[airshot]

Where can I find an Orkney boat in the US ? I don't know of any thing like it made in USA , any ideas?

Interested to see or know what they are ?? Any info or pics to help us out ??

 

[Prophammer]

Orkney Fastliner 19 - only available in UK as far as I know. The simplicity of it is fascinating. Is there anything like it in the US market theses day?

 

[Scott Danforth]

looks like the old crestliner sabres from the 90's

the problem is the US customer wants more bling, soft surfaces, etc. vs the rest of the world.

same reason US cars get 99.5% automatics, power windows, etc and the rest of the world wants manuals

you may find a builder you can spec something like that, however you probably wont find a spec build in the US as simple as that.

 

[dingbat]

A local builder, Judge Yachts, makes basic boats that you can customize as you wish.

A lot bigger at 24', but same basic idea

Chesapeake 24

Chesapeake 24- The "Sport-Utility" Boat

www.judgeyachts.com

 

[QBhoy]

There isn’t much a better or more capable boat, for doing what these things are built for. Not many boats hold their money like an Orkney. Hugely popular here and hugely sought after on the used market.

 

[Prophammer]

Like "I Am Second Voyage" tv show, maybe enough gas packed with it it , it could be steamed over to US teritory , I like it enough to try a scheme like that. youtube to I am second:

 

[Willyclay]

...maybe enough gas packed with it it , it could be steamed over to US teritory...

A couple of guys did the reverse trip a while back. I will try to find a link. Good luck!

 

[Willyclay]

Found it: https://www.worldrecordacademy.com/...Florida_brothers_set_world_record_112422.html

 

[Scott Danforth]

Like "I Am Second Voyage" tv show, maybe enough gas packed with it it , it could be steamed over to US teritory , I like it enough to try a scheme like that. youtube to I am second:

or you just load the boat on yacht express. noone moves their boat across the atlantic. too expensive.

you put all the small boats on a big boat to cross the atlantic

 

[Prophammer]

Found it: https://www.worldrecordacademy.com/...Florida_brothers_set_world_record_112422.html

awesome link

 

[Prophammer]

A local builder, Judge Yachts, makes basic boats that you can customize as you wish.

A lot bigger at 24', but same basic idea

Chesapeake 24

Chesapeake 24- The "Sport-Utility" Boat

www.judgeyachts.com

Judge Yachts are very nice - a little out of my price range. The Chesapeake 36 outboard (my favorite) comes with a basic price of $435000 according to their web site. I'd opt to 700HP with twin 350 Suzuki's - out doing my current center console with a DF70 on on it.

 

[Prophammer]

or you just load the boat on yacht express. noone moves their boat across the atlantic. too expensive.

you put all the small boats on a big boat to cross the atlantic

Last time I checked hauling my Bayliner 185 Sport to Italy, I was quoted approx. $3500 from the Port of Savannah to Venice, Italy - one way - can't remember what Port they said for delivery. It was before the COVID , but did they say with it on a trailer and it would be tied down on deck on it's own trailer. I had to give them all the measurements - starting a new thread to go on with this

 

[Scott Danforth]

Last time I checked hauling my Bayliner 185 Sport to Italy, I was quoted approx. $3500 from the Port of Savannah to Venice, Italy - one way - can't remember what Port they said for delivery. It was before the COVID , but did they say with it on a trailer and it would be tied down on deck on it's own trailer. I had to give them all the measurements - starting a new thread to go on with this

5100 miles and insurance coverage so nothing is damaged is well worth $3500

 

[Prophammer]

5100 miles and insurance coverage so nothing is damaged is well worth $3500

I think the insurance only covered them if my boat damaged something , very basic for their protection - if I remember right.

 

[dingbat]

I'd opt to 700HP with twin 350 Suzuki's

The additional HP is a waste of money from a performance perspective.

The hull was designed for the short, tight chop found in the Chesapeake Bay. Most days can’t get past 1/2 throttle w/o a chiropractor appointment afterwards.

If your a “blinger” you could always hang a third

 

[Scott Danforth]

I think the insurance only covered them if my boat damaged something , very basic for their protection - if I remember right.

Like "I Am Second Voyage" tv show, maybe enough gas packed with it it , it could be steamed over to US teritory , I like it enough to try a scheme like that. youtube to I am second:

still cheaper than attempting a crossing. your current boat gets at best 3 miles per gallon. that is 1700 gallons assuming everything went right. or with todays marina prices, $6800 in fuel.

no to mention, at 25 knots (28mph), it would take you 183 hours if everything went well.

the $3500 and peacefull sleep sure outweighs trying to steam a boat over

 

[Prophammer]

The additional HP is a waste of money from a performance perspective.

The hull was designed for the short, tight chop found in the Chesapeake Bay. Most days can’t get past 1/2 throttle w/o a chiropractor appointment afterwards.

If your a “blinger” you could always hang a third

It makes wonder why Boston Whaler stopped making their shock absorbing floor, $20000 option could save $100000 in chiropractor bills

 

[Scott Danforth]

It makes wonder why Boston Whaler stopped making their shock absorbing floor, $20000 option could save $100000 in chiropractor bills

Because no one wanted to buy it. They want heated/cooled seats and LED lit bolsters, a wet sounds head unit and speakers so the speakers light up