I have gotten many requests for information from people who are thinking about a new build with Seahorse Marine (SHM), are currently building there or thinking about buying a used Duck. First, let me say I love my boat. In the end, I got a great boat. There was a CONSIDERABLE amount of time and …
it has been five years since my last haul out for bottom maintenance. That might seem like a long time. It is not. I clean the bottom of the boat myself. This has many advantages. First, all underwater parts of the boat get a personal detailed inspection. The piece of mind I get from …
Moby Duck Haul Out, Diesel Duck underwater hull design and related discussion Read More »
First, just a nice picture of Moby Duck at anchor at Santa Cruz Island. I bought some tools to help me make some boat videos. Still working on full length boat tour but I thought I would post a couple of videos I did while the boat was at anchor. Use the arrow point …
On the various forums I am a member of people constantly ask about annual operating costs. On the Nordhavn Dreamers site owners constantly quote the 10 percent figure. Meaning you will spend 10 percent of the value of your boat annually to maintain and cruise it. I always get a good laugh about that. As …
Having both bought and sold 9 boats over the years I thought I knew what to expect. But, people never cease to amaze me. First, the great news is that everyone who has looked at Moby Duck loves it. It is a very unique boat with nothing like it on the market. That being said, …
I am a member of the Nordhavn Dreamers group and the Nordhavn owners group. There is a lot of good information there from a lot of knowledgable people including industry experts like Bob Senter and Steve D’Antonio who frequently contribute. I loved my Nordhavn 55 and might someday own another Nordhavn and like to keep …
My thoughts on the (near) perfect drive train for your boat Read More »
After sitting at home recuperating from a major illness for many months it was time to say “screw this” and head out on the boat again. I cannot think of a better way to recuperate than cruising the offshore islands. Crystal clear water for diving and swimming, hiking on the mostly uninhabited islands and just …
10 day California Channel Islands trip report and Boat still for sale! Read More »
After I read the following article a lot of things come to mind – http://mvdirona.com/2017/05/alarms-at-115am/ The first is that what might seem a relatively minor problem close to shore becomes a major problem in the middle ocean. Keep in mind that not only are you very far from land, in my case many times over …
Diesel Duck for sale Part II and Why I love my Duck! Read More »
It is amazing how your whole life can change in the span of a month. A small health issue is diagnosed as a symptom of a major life threatening illness. As I battle this illness I am not going to be able to use the boat. And, at this time I do not know what …
Arrived in the marina safely after a nice quiet night at anchor at Santa Cruz Island. Very strange after 3 weeks at sea to be on a non moving with the engine off boat. Jordan’s introduction to diving in a kelp forest went well. He could not believe the amount of fish life. We saw …