Thanks Therapy, I now know that there are not only dreamboats, there are 'nightmare boats'. In addition to all of the valid points made above, I noted the following:
1. Not only is she sitting down at the stern, she has a definite list to port in the photo where she is tied up to the
dock.
2. The advertised bridgedeck clearance figure is a joke - from the same photo, it appears to be about 12 inches (or less) aft.
3. Not only are the
anchor rollers mounted offline from the anchor
storage (and
windlass?), they are mounted below the height of the
deck. They would serve absolutely no purpose.
4. Its not just the
interior table that is 'interesting' and impractical in design, the s-shaped settee that fronts it looks like something from a 'house of mirrors'.
5. The lack of a seagull, or dolphin striker is not necessarily a problem with a solid foredeck, but I would certainly want
lifelines forward (and an
inspection of the strength of the deck at the forward chainplate - ie, is there a structural crossbeam?).
6. The aft surround steps are not only unusual (and in my eyes hideous), they are also virtually useless to the extent that there is insufficient
pitch or slope to actually use them as steps.
And if all of these patent defects are obvious from a cursory
inspection of photos, just imagine all of the latent defects! What is more, considering the pedigree (no naval architect listed and numerous obviously unsound design and construction features), I wouldn't even consider her suitable for near-shore cruising. As an ugly and impractical houseboat to leave tied up to a
dock - well, maybe.
Brad
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