Destination Unknown

capn_nik · 30-04-2004, 03:33

This is my baby. Yes, I know she needs paint...I'm working on an exhaust problem so I can haul her out. But I love her just the same...Destination Unknown is her name ...built in 1939 by god knows who( if you have a clue I would be so happy!) As for her crew I am Cap'n Nik and the bow fluff ya see is my girlfriend...she is having a contest w/ the mahogahny mast as to who is the oiliest. Thats it. Just us. We are planning a long term cruise to mexico and beyond or as far as a 60 gallon tank and as many cans of fuel I can strap to the deck will allow. I hope all youu sailors don't give me too hard of a time...I am not your typical powerboater.http://www.reachone.com/capn%5Fnik

**GordMay** · 30-04-2004, 04:00

Nik:
They've both got lovely lines.

Welcome aboard.

**irwinsailor** · 30-04-2004, 06:24

Hi Nik, Is your boat steel? What does it have for power? When were you planing to start your adventure?

tenknots · 30-04-2004, 06:56

Boaters is boaters. I've met lots of powerboaters that I liked. Well, OK a few. A couple. You sound like one I'd get along with OK. What kind of engine is in DU?

From the picture and your description, looks like you're still in Seattle? You'll have quite an adventure getting her to Mexico. Gas is a lot cheaper there though. Good luck!

capn_nik · 30-04-2004, 07:08

She is wood irwin..powered by a ford 300 straight six...as soon as she is ready to cruise i try not to plan too far ahead as each project creates 2 more...locating and fixing an exhaust leak so i can haul her out and give a good coat of paint is the most critical at the moment....

**irwinsailor** · 01-05-2004, 07:22

Nik have you ever had a wood boat before this one?

capn_nik · 01-05-2004, 11:58

never had a boat at all before....old and wood is all I've ever had....she's owned me for 4 years now...5 in the fall

**irwinsailor** · 02-05-2004, 09:22

Do you have any rot that will require plank or frame replacement?

30-04-2004, 03:33	#1
capn_nik Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 27	Destination Unknown This is my baby. Yes, I know she needs paint...I'm working on an exhaust problem so I can haul her out. But I love her just the same...Destination Unknown is her name ...built in 1939 by god knows who( if you have a clue I would be so happy!) As for her crew I am Cap'n Nik and the bow fluff ya see is my girlfriend...she is having a contest w/ the mahogahny mast as to who is the oiliest. Thats it. Just us. We are planning a long term cruise to mexico and beyond or as far as a 60 gallon tank and as many cans of fuel I can strap to the deck will allow. I hope all youu sailors don't give me too hard of a time...I am not your typical powerboater.http://www.reachone.com/capn%5Fnik __________________ Cap'n Nik "Destination Unknown" West Bay Marina Olympia, WA Last edited by capn_nik; 30-04-2004 at 03:37..

30-04-2004, 04:00	#2
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,728 Images: 232	Nik: They've both got lovely lines. Welcome aboard. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

30-04-2004, 06:56	#4
tenknots Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cheaspeake Bay Posts: 93	Boaters is boaters. I've met lots of powerboaters that I liked. Well, OK a few. A couple. You sound like one I'd get along with OK. What kind of engine is in DU? From the picture and your description, looks like you're still in Seattle? You'll have quite an adventure getting her to Mexico. Gas is a lot cheaper there though. Good luck! __________________ Don't use a big word when a diminutive one will suffice.

30-04-2004, 07:08	#5
capn_nik Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 27	She is wood irwin..powered by a ford 300 straight six...as soon as she is ready to cruise i try not to plan too far ahead as each project creates 2 more...locating and fixing an exhaust leak so i can haul her out and give a good coat of paint is the most critical at the moment.... __________________ Cap'n Nik "Destination Unknown" West Bay Marina Olympia, WA

01-05-2004, 11:58	#7
capn_nik Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 27	oldie but a woodie never had a boat at all before....old and wood is all I've ever had....she's owned me for 4 years now...5 in the fall __________________ Cap'n Nik "Destination Unknown" West Bay Marina Olympia, WA

30-04-2004, 06:24	#3
irwinsailor Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,382 Images: 106	Hi Nik, Is your boat steel? What does it have for power? When were you planing to start your adventure?

01-05-2004, 07:22	#6
irwinsailor Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,382 Images: 106	Nik have you ever had a wood boat before this one?

02-05-2004, 09:22	#8
irwinsailor Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,382 Images: 106	Do you have any rot that will require plank or frame replacement?

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