The useless dream boat I will never buy

[Tetepare]

I'm not talking about a bigger boat, or moving from a monhull to a cat. I'm talking about that boat or style that catches your eye. You know, the genre that doesn't really fit, but damn it would be a blast. If you were suddenly filthy rich you'd buy one.

For decades I've told myself that when gas (in USA) hit $5/gallon I would buy myself a Cigarette boat- after all, it would be a cheap buy then. I occasionally search YW for the very old Cigarettes, sigh, and move on.

But my real hidden desire is the former USCG 44' MLB. I like rough weather- as my friends know, Small Craft Warnings means "let's go sailing!" I dream of strapping a few buddies into a 44 MLB and heading out when not even USCG wants to go out.



Yes, they are available. And, I could probably afford one. But I'm not going to do it. I don't need another project. But I can only imagine how much fun I could have...

Anyone else have a hidden favorite that makes no sense and won't be procured, but is always on your mind?

[a64pilot]

http://www.airteamimages.com/210079.html

[Tetepare]

Originally Posted by a64pilot

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina (PH-PBY) Aircraft Pictures & Photos - AirTeamImages.com

There is a PBY on Guadalcanal, "needs work"

[a64pilot]

One guy in California outfitted several as recreational vehicles in the 50's.
They have incredible range, well over 3,000 miles I think.
In Florida, maybe Port St Lucie, I have seen I think Grumman Mallards set up the same way, but they don't have nearly as long a legs as the Catalina I don't think.

[mr-canada]

I dont know about a boat that I will never buy, but mounting a deck gun on the bow my Col 26 is something that I'd always love to do but probably never will. If I ever do that will be the last time a displacement hull cuts me off and runs me aground in a narrow channel, that's for sure.

[hpeer]

When in the US Coast Guard I few on Grumman HU-16's. Sweet but loud. Just crying for a turbo prop conversion. Jimmie Buffet has/had one, piston job.

[mr-canada]

Originally Posted by hpeer

When in the US Coast Guard I few on Grumman HU-16's. Sweet but loud. Just crying for a turbo prop conversion. Jimmie Buffet has/had one, piston job.

Something with a camera so it could be shot from inside the cabin would be nice. Like a video game. Might free up some anchoring space in a busy anchorage quite quickly.

LOL

[gjordan]

I just returned from lunch where we were overlooking an HU16 that sold for $2500 a couple of years ago. No engines and bad spars, but I thought you could make a great B&B out of it, or if you were really crazy you could make it airworthy for about $2,500,000. Yachts are not the only things you can buy cheep and spend a whole lot of money on. ____Grant.

[uncle stinkybob]

This little boat keeps calling me. Makes no sense, it's a ton of work but she calls. I found a sweet 28' bristol channel cutter that screams to me but it make's sense. $3000, been for sale along time, maybe pick it up for 1500? huummmm.

www.sailboatlistings.com/view/58399

[a64pilot]

Originally Posted by gjordan

I just returned from lunch where we were overlooking an HU16 that sold for $2500 a couple of years ago. No engines and bad spars, but I thought you could make a great B&B out of it, or if you were really crazy you could make it airworthy for about $2,500,000. Yachts are not the only things you can buy cheep and spend a whole lot of money on. ____Grant.

You will find antique airplanes all over, I even have a 1946, but you never see antique helicopters.

[gjordan]

Your plane is really old, mine is a modern 1947 with wood wings, but I would never own a wood boat. Does that make any sense??? Grant.

[Calif.Ted]

Useless perhaps but wouldn't it be cool ?
Welcome to Nordhavn.com - Power Thats Oceans Apart

[IdoraKeeper]

Originally Posted by a64pilot

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina (PH-PBY) Aircraft Pictures & Photos - AirTeamImages.com

Roger that! Wooohoo!

[Eggbah]

Originally Posted by Tetepare

I'm not talking about a bigger boat, or moving from a monhull to a cat. I'm talking about that boat or style that catches your eye. You know, the genre that doesn't really fit, but damn it would be a blast. If you were suddenly filthy rich you'd buy one.

For decades I've told myself that when gas (in USA) hit $5/gallon I would buy myself a Cigarette boat- after all, it would be a cheap buy then. I occasionally search YW for the very old Cigarettes, sigh, and move on.

But my real hidden desire is the former USCG 44' MLB. I like rough weather- as my friends know, Small Craft Warnings means "let's go sailing!" I dream of strapping a few buddies into a 44 MLB and heading out when not even USCG wants to go out.



Yes, they are available. And, I could probably afford one. But I'm not going to do it. I don't need another project. But I can only imagine how much fun I could have...

Anyone else have a hidden favorite that makes no sense and won't be procured, but is always on your mind?

That would be awesome to have!

This is my favorite: 1924 ferry

I could make it beyond stunning inside. Definitely not something that makes sense for me at all, I would still love to have it. I've been drooling over it for a few weeks.

[Fence Man]

https://youtu.be/swe7q3N_nSE