Diesel Duck 462 Trawler - Trawler Tour

[@ulrichkristensen4087]

Great boat, it will take you places and do it safely

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Ulrich: Agreed, the Diesel Duck design and Seahorse Marine build equals a very capable, long range cruising platform. Thank you for your note.

[@nerblebun]

I lived on my own sailboat for 10 years & crewed with a At Large Captain delivering yachts all over the world. Had the pleasure of delivering a ketch rigged Diesel Duck from San Diego to Alaska back in 1995. IMHO, the Diesel Duck is the most well built, safest yacht on the planet for the money. The entire crew was surprised at how well she sailed for a clam crusher. The only thing I'd change on Moby Duck is the god awful fire engine red hull paint to a tranquil sea green. Otherwise....it's perfect.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

PirateChucker: The Seahorse Diesel Duck is one of the best trawler values available and wonderful at sea. Paint the hull any color you want, keep in mind that red is very visible and offshore it’s not a bad idea to stand out.

[@nerblebun]

@@JeffMerrillYachts: Sir, I didn't fall off a turnip truck last night. I've literally sailed or motored yachts close to 150,00 nautical miles at sea, including 16 trips through the Panama Canal. I've circumnavigated the globe alone, unless you count Capt'n Morris... an extra large orange striped cat who decided to go with me, in my own 1980 Formosa 42 cutter rigged sloop which I spent two full years completely re-rigging for single hand operation, installed the auto pilot, the second forestay, and modification of the mast & boom. My adventure occurred long before GPS was standard equipment aboard any yachts. All I had was a reliable compass & the stars to guide myself & Capt'n Morris. I'm well aware of visibility issues at sea & safety is my #1 priority. That being said, I really hate the color red on a vessel with the exception of my buddy Jim's 46 ft Fountain with twin 850 hp engines. A Sea Green hull under sail with white deck & cabin structure is just as visible as dark blue, black, and several other hull colors. Alas, at 70 years of age my yachting days are behind me. I'm happy investing in dirt...several acres of old growth forest that looks more like tropical jungle than forest and surrounds my home in the mountains overlooking a beautiful River.

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Beautiful take you anywhere yacht that is definitely live aboard friendly...

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Mjr Burn: Diesel Ducks are very impressive boats.

[@wckoek]

I understand they are now offered with Iveco engine while they are used to come with turbocharged Deere. Is there any pro/cons to each engine?

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

WC: I am not sure what the new build specifications are now. Iveco engines have been used on many Diesel Ducks. The Deere was an option. They are both reliable propulsion packages, a lot comes down to service and parts in your cruising area.

[@arilun6364]

Impressed the security details. She failed to inform the size of the boat. I suggest not using angle lenses when shooting. Do not interrupt the images between one environment and another.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Ari: Noted. How can you not see the size of the boat? We are constantly trying new things to improve, appreciate the suggestions.

[@DavidPaulNewtonScott]

George dying was like losing a brother I never met he was an unsung genius. I did once get a very nice email from him once.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

David-Paul: I hear you. I was fortunate to meet him and spend some time together, what a great man and as humble as he was talented.

[@Antipodean33]

if I could afford that beauty it would be a case of "take my money". Unfortunately for this poor old bricklayer I couldn't afford to maintain that beautiful boat, let alone buy it

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Antipodean33: She is a great boat.

[@bobhoven3959]

Looking good 🖐🌞🌏

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Bob: Thank you, she is a great boat

[@harbourdogNL]

Came here after watching the video for the Jubilee. Great vessel but I must admit I'd take the Jubillee first. If I could afford it of course.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

HDog: Always fun to compare and consider. Thanks for watching both.

[@hellohellohello6847]

Hi Jeff, how do these sail without the engine on? Also the main sail looks like it will hit the Bimini... how do you get around that? Thanks Phil

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Phil: I don't have a photo of the sail plan to share. The main sail is a high cut foot that clears over the Bimini. They sail "OK". George Buehler has been quoted as saying you can make "any continent" which I interpret to mean you can get to land, but maybe not the exact arrival location you want! But you can get back!

[@sevenzdown]

@@JeffMerrillYachts The secret to happy sailing, 'don't be in a hurry'.

[@Antipodean33]

You'd sail it by unfurling the sails. i wouldn't expect sparkling performance under just sail, but she would still sail well enough, especially on certain points of sail

[@andrewfree5580]

Dang it man I like it my wife would love it

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Andrew: The Diesel Duck 462 is a great boat!

[@andrewfree5580]

@@JeffMerrillYachts I told her 5 years we can do this I am 60

[@MrMediterrano]

What is the price? How does this compare to other trawlers with sails, e.g. Nordhavn 56?

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Mediterrano: Price, photos, layout are on JMYS.com. We don't publish things that can change (like engine hours and prices) on videos. www.JMYS.com

[@jasongrinnell1986]

Yeah well serious buyers are not into custom builds like they are all buyers dream. Your method of sale is not liked. It seems as it is a prize possession that should be kept to ones self. Thanks for the view but I will not look no further into.

[@kirkwilliams4942]

Can you get this without the sailing ability and a larger engine or twins?

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Kirk: You could buy a DD462 and modify it, but I don't see the advantage. What are yo trying to accomplish?

[@METALITHrevetments]

A Watson 72? I think there was only one of those built so I can guess who owns this Duck.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Thomas: This is a Diesel Duck 462. Watson also builds beautiful steel trawlers.

[@robertmetivier5641]

Was the builder color blind?

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Robert: Not sure.

[@luissantiago8544]

Love this boat what’s the asking price also is there ac on the boat

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Luis: I’m not sure of current availability. Yes, she has air conditioning.

[@cq7415]

Thanks.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

CQ: You’re welcome.

[@ibereportesferrari8780]

Maravilhoso!!!!!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Iberê: Thank you!

[@unknownpwn428]

The use of a fisheye lens is about as tacky as you can get for a vessel of this size. Totally turned off by it after the first 2 minutes.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Jack: Thank you for your opinion. That is what an older GoPro lens looks like.

[@rgarri6396]

Sad we don’t have a price for us poor people who can dream!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

You would have to contact the owner for a price, we don't have it listed for sale anymore

[@renzoquinteros3025]

The day I win the lotto

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Renzo: Good luck with the lotto

[@kenkorpa9314]

A good boat for Doodles....

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Ken: Really a great boat, the Diesel Ducks are very capable.

[@jamesdaple9951]

Rugged build !!!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

James: Agree, very solid!

[@getprobed838]

i would never buy a chinese boat...it has a good chance something will fail for no reason without notice and the ship would sink a couple miles out of port.....water seepage through the steel...the steel molecules could release and a hole the size of a barrel could form in the hull....no way sir.

[@nerblebun]

@Get Probed: You're delusional sir. Exactly how do steel molecules suddenly release leaving a gaping hole? I delivered yachts all over the world for 10 years, including a Diesel Duck, and never heard of such nonsense. You couldn't find a safer vessel to travel the world than a Diesel Duck.

[@getprobed838]

@@nerblebun chinese manufactured products are often junk...anyone who knows anything knows that much.

[@getprobed838]

@@nerblebun if china made water....there's a strong chance it would just fall apart back to hydrogen and oxygen..

[@nerblebun]

@@getprobed838: You know nothing Jon Probed

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Get Probed: You don’t have to buy it, just enjoy it for what it is, a video. Bashing a country in general terms is not going to solve anything, but what do I know, I work with people who own boats, I’m not a politician.