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@andrewnaylor3965 Жыл бұрын
I drove the boat for 8 years after PDS sold her. We took her back to Norway to Fredrikstad and what a warm welcome we received Through out our 2 summers in Norway we meet old crew and people the ship had saved in its short career as a rescue ship. The duel controls you talk about on the bridge are not duel controls Each set has 1 throttle and 1 gear shift leaver, and they were always polished so you could see your face in them. Two transatlantic voyages plus 1000's of miles in-between 13 foot draft is an issue No bow thruster and a barn door size rudder make her fun to drive all that said I never felt safer on a boat even when knocked over nearly 40 degrees in an Atlantic storm of the Azores (she has a 98 degree recovery angle)
@jpkatz1435 Жыл бұрын
Much thx for the guy who knows the ship. Love to see more of your experience.
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
Wow - its a small world on KZbin! Thanks for the info 🙌🫡
@michaelsobieski9691 Жыл бұрын
Mr. Naylor, if you were to buy her, what modifications would make before setting off again to Norway or points beyond?
@brettsutherland4304 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, I worked on board for only a few months with my wife Leigh. I'm Kiwi Brett. Quit right after 911. Hope you're well.
@brettsutherland4304 Жыл бұрын
Will never forget the July 4th incident in the east river new York. OMG.
@montewhite-kw3ct Жыл бұрын
This vessel has exquisite design and decor. When on a ship, I want to feel I'm on a ship.
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
100% - thanks for watching!
@richnauer5 ай бұрын
Why buy it if your going to change it. The only change may be electronic upgrades. I might want to add some overhead protection from sun in bow area where table is.
@duncanjames914 Жыл бұрын
I love everything about this yacht. The vintage interior married to a rugged industrial ship is beautiful. I wouldn't change a thing.
@wilfredprins9718 Жыл бұрын
worked on a sistership, which was used for hydrographic surveys, for 2 years. they are beautiful vessels only wish i had the money.
@EyeofHorus2347 Жыл бұрын
If I could afford a vessel like this, I wouldn’t change anything inside. It has an old world elegance and charm that is unmatched today. I love the deep sea design that could take you anywhere in the world and master rough seas. On top of everything else, it sounds like there are some great stories about its history.
@juliojames5986 Жыл бұрын
Nothing needs changing. Nautical fitting and decor of a ship or boat is the way for me. Thank you.
@Diaszurana Жыл бұрын
These are just about my favorite type of vessels. Rugged go anywhere types. I love'em
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
You are in good company here 🙌
@alisavas9526 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely little gem of a ship! I wouldn't change a thing.
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🫡
@8d4o0c4 Жыл бұрын
I love pretty much everything about this vessel! Just utterly classy and understated.
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
I had a feeling my viewers would love this boat 🫡
@carldevries178 Жыл бұрын
Love the interiors! I also love the hull style and overall look of this vessel. I would be proud to call this yacht home. Thanks for showing us another great ship.
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video :-) thanks for watching and for the comment
@brentsutherland6385 Жыл бұрын
A very tasteful conversion. The electronics on the bridge are integrated very well. I also like the desk in the saloon.
@jeffreysokal7264 Жыл бұрын
That is probably the nicest motor yacht I've seen. What a beauty! Thanks for the tour.
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching 🫡
@nickwebb9290 Жыл бұрын
That M/Y is stunning and Ipersonally wouldn’t change a thing decor wise. Very tastefully fitted out.
@edleonard4183 Жыл бұрын
What an opportunity to have such a well built and designed watercraft.
@mark-adams Жыл бұрын
I've long noticed this vessel. Such a magnificent ship with such a history.
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
Indeed it is!
@magnuslebeck Жыл бұрын
An absolut lovely vessel. Just up my alley
@spacewalktraveller1 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant looking boat with a great history. The price is also excellent value.
@max-vj4yw9 ай бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous and I'll bet everything is over engineered as lifeboats generally are. The only thing I'd change is the engines. Those dreadful screaming detroits out and 2 Gardner 8lx's in their place. Perfection!!
@robertbentley538910 ай бұрын
1968, the year I joined the British Royal Navy. Would love to sail out of this world on such a beauty!
@YachtBuoy10 ай бұрын
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@thomasmattson2389 Жыл бұрын
A truly magnificat yacht. Love the interior.
@adrianpowell753 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t change a thing. Love it, real class Interior 👍
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
🙌
@nielskjr54322 ай бұрын
No, I wouldn't change anything. It is a pearl.
@willh3975 Жыл бұрын
Have a weakness for old school nautical vib! Don’t change a thing, except for additional electronics in the wheel house. I like the yacht!
@anderschrandersen6604 Жыл бұрын
R/S 77 "Fredrikstad" is a former lifeboat that was built for the Rescue Company in 1968 at Smedvik Mek. Verksted AS in Tjørevåg. Until 1988, "Fredrikstad" was in service as a lifeboat and rescued 11 people from "certain death", 11 vessels from total sinking, and provided assistance to a total of 623 vessels.
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information 🙌
@Mr.Monta77 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know why you refer to her as a ‘lifeboat’ when she is a rescue boat?
@AndreasDuessca Жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Monta77 The term lifeboat is commonly used to describe shore stationed vessels.
@Graybeard_ Жыл бұрын
If I were asked to envision the perfect boat for me, this would be it.
@WanderingCarl Жыл бұрын
I am very impressed with this old jewel.
@ericerven5456 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful vessel - I would change nothing
@barneyrubel8703 Жыл бұрын
I've seen a couple of these conversions, beautiful ships, but it's going to be hard to find many parking spaces for an almost 12 ft draft. There was 1 for sale in Maine a few years ago, was on the market for a very long time before it sold or the owner gave up. Just not a lot of harbors or marinas to handle that draft unless you want pay super yacht type fee's. That's a pretty tight niche vessel. Never the less it is a very nice vessel and I would feel secure in it!
@AndreasDuessca Жыл бұрын
Yep. That's one hell of a draft, I wonder if that's a mistake.
@mrsportfish8987 Жыл бұрын
The draft is correct. She is a sight to behold out of water.
@georgeburns7251 Жыл бұрын
What a great vessel. It is beautiful and functional.
I keep coming back to this video, I think that I'm in luv with this vessel
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
🙌🫡
@SlackingSince1969 Жыл бұрын
I still have the Showboats magazine which had a feature article on her when she was converted by PDS. What a fantastic ship.
@ms.annthrope415 Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't change anything. Old world classic decor. From an age before vulgar nouveau riche and distasteful showing off. Quiet, elegant, whispers comfort and timeless life at ease.
@logtothebase2 Жыл бұрын
Like this one, Looks like a ship inside and out, decent range at decent speed for global travel,
@olekristoffersen9298 Жыл бұрын
Classic old Norwegian Rescue boat that served many years in Norway before it was sold out.
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
It is great to see such an iconic boat - one that must of saved so many lives - still sailing the seven seas
@whatevs45315 ай бұрын
That is one of the coziest boats and I love the dark luxurious woodwork
@steve-175 Жыл бұрын
LOVE !!!! The interior this is how ships should look like, great job more like this please.
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@raspelmundschnecke66 Жыл бұрын
Propper little ship 👍
@alcondragon Жыл бұрын
The only thing I would change are all those drapes and put in wood style sliding shutters.
@wjimz Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't change a thing. Beautiful just like she is.
@davep5788 Жыл бұрын
Love the boat, and the combination of classic and new. Regarding the engine controls, are you sure those are mirrored? It looked more like old school shift and throttle controls for each of the two engines.⚓⚓
@SteamCrane Жыл бұрын
No changes needed. Gorgeous.
@daveharrison8286 Жыл бұрын
Oh how I wish I had the 850k, I'd buy this vessel in heartbeat
@scottflesia363 Жыл бұрын
She's perfect. Wouldn't change a thing other than the name.
@andrewnaylor3965 Жыл бұрын
She is named after the city in Norway that raised the money to pay for her to be built You change the name you lose a large part of her history The city is very proud of her I know I took the boat there and what great crowds of people we had
@MrSpleenboy Жыл бұрын
Lovely and characterful little ship, this is No idea why I wrote that as Yoda, but there we are!
@paulpowell4871 Жыл бұрын
Like a Princess in Knights armor! beautiful and strong!!!!
@Richard-od7yd6 ай бұрын
Im an old US NAVY Boatswains Mate whos been to NORWAY a few times and this looks like the Ship of my dreams !! 🤔🫡😀⚓
@Richard-bg8ey Жыл бұрын
The only thing I would change is some of the artwork. Perfect boat!
@chrisbmorningstar Жыл бұрын
A beautiful yacht, classic interior and so safe
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
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@Menapho Жыл бұрын
They did a wonderful job. Crazy if anyone would change her.
@colinjewell58385 ай бұрын
I wouldn,t change anything, it is a beautiful vessel.
@wendyharbon7290 Жыл бұрын
Like the outside seating, a very good design and idea, it would be nice to see similar on other motor explorer yachts too!
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
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@julianfoster9033Ай бұрын
Fabulous, one of the best I've seen you have done!
@YachtBuoyАй бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@Menapho Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous, Gorgeous Vessel!!!
@edwardmacintosh9476 Жыл бұрын
This vessel is a delight to see. Very rugged, & most definitely a great sea boat. Trawler hull high bow rise & lots of freeboard. A bit too much reflection on interior . but beautiful craftmanship . I am sure reasonable cost to operate . She is beautiful. Tks for the vid.
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@robertwallace921510 ай бұрын
She is a beautiful yacht, classical. Definitely my style….
@PiratePrincessYuki3 ай бұрын
Fell in love when I saw a room with 2 sets of bunk beds. When you have 2 sets of twins…
@MikiLund Жыл бұрын
Those classic lines 😍
@Lord.Kiltridge Жыл бұрын
⚓ This boat is very much my style. Not sure if I would change a thing. Interesting camera magic though. I swear it looks a lot bigger inside than out. I wish I knew more like crew accommodations. ⚓
@andrewnaylor3965 Жыл бұрын
We had 4 crew 1 Double bed small hanging locker and 4 draws for cloths The was a door into the engine room and a mother into a small space with a door into the head and one into the other crew cabin with 2 bunkbeds also there was a vertical ladder up to the aft deck NO port holes Small and cosy The original spaces where for dry food storage etc
@andrewnaylor3965 Жыл бұрын
It was very tight room for 4 crew 1 couple and 2 singles ( bunk beds ) 1 head for the 4 of us
@kevinmartin3859 Жыл бұрын
The boat is lovely wouldn't change anything its a grand boat
@itsnotmeitshim Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to say (as a retired electrical engineer) that current technology often exists just for the sake of its self. The problem is, it's difficult to use and when it breaks no one (NO ONE) can fix it. This is however a stunning boat.
@stephenburnage7687 Жыл бұрын
I tend to agree with you. Amongst the old time global cruisers, there is a definite preference for rugged and dependent systems (ie a depth sounder, radar etc that doesn't rely on being tied into an integrated, multi purpose system just to function). As you say, too much emphasis on features and too little emphasis on reliability.
@richardstuivenberg4618 Жыл бұрын
I would change those curtains and place a gyro stabilisator
@jadams3427 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely ship !
@michaelcapote21852 ай бұрын
You have outdone yourself with this one!!! What a beauty. A few minor touches such as better screens in the wheelhouse etc....otherwise a true dream.
@Jkeller1964 Жыл бұрын
⚓ I love this boat. Very elegant!
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
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@wendyharbon7290 Жыл бұрын
This motor explorer yachts interior is just lovely, why would you want to change anything. Maybe install modern galley kitchen appliances, washer dryer, dishwasher, separate fridge and separate freezer, electric hob and a combined microwave, grill, air fryer and convection oven. As well as work top hot water drink machine and ice cube maker, plus a pressure cooker too.p, women like a well equipped kitchen with all the labour saving appliances too. Though one of the single cabin, set up as a sewing and craft cabin, but keeping a single sea bed with draws underneath too. Maybe fitting of Solar Panels and a pair of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines, plus pair of hull mounted Hydro Turbines, all to generate electric energy to recharge new rechargeable battery energy pack too. With a new electric motor added to the yacht mapping propellers shaft, giving capability of electric low speed propulsion too. Maybe having a yacht tender with a bow ramp doorway for wheelchair access, plus electric outboard motor with interchangeable portable rechargeable battery energy packs too. Motor yachts even older ones, should be more and more environmental friendly too.
@1ProDiverAdventurer6 ай бұрын
She's beautiful the interior is impeccable, to change it would be a bad move maybe a galley stove upgrade or freezer if needed for world voyages. Shes a beautiful ship.
@LaszloVarga-msc Жыл бұрын
Woderful. Thank you!
@texogrady9576 Жыл бұрын
Truly a beautiful exploration vessel and a boat I would much prefer over any Superyacht of similar size. This boat's biggest downfall to me would be it's Draft. Way to many reefs and shallow waterways between islands where I live. Those V8 Detroits would like a drink at w.o.t.
@sherrin130 Жыл бұрын
Stunning saw her in Oban.
@richardgiles24845 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning yacht, and I think it's one of the best you have shown 👏 why would anyone buy something like this and change it 😢😢
@sdvc244 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful vessel, I would leave it as is when I purchase....LOL yeah!!!
@rolanddunk50546 ай бұрын
A beautiful sea going vessel,I love it.
@paulclarke7991 Жыл бұрын
She's BEAUTIFUL 😍
@cheeseblog Жыл бұрын
Fit area for royalty. This ones a beauty.👍
@ptewilks2634 Жыл бұрын
Saw her first in 2014 on the hard in Bar Montenegro for the same price; she looks great still .........
@Squirel Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful ship. The fortitude of an ocean going trawler with the class of (in your words), a stately home. I would not change a thing. Why buy a stately home if you want a block of flats?
@gordonwroe3739 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful...keep as is..
@rollymeeks70317 ай бұрын
⚓Beautiful - I wouldn't change a thing!
@thom5255 Жыл бұрын
Would definitely keep the interior maybe update the wheelhouse with more screens and chair at front of wheel
@ferccini6 ай бұрын
It is absolutely perfect as it is!
@luidyjosedasilva2961 Жыл бұрын
👏Fantastic 👏
@SubtleReedАй бұрын
Anything I would change is to go to the color green. I love green. Wood goes with green. Black and green go together. However, I do like the blue. But blue is this more of the same.
@shagwaaone1432Ай бұрын
Awesome boat just as it is!!
@germanmatos5206 Жыл бұрын
What beautiful Bessel
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
🙌
@davidchapman8054 Жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful vessel.
@larsgranstrom6214 Жыл бұрын
Very beautiful ship.
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
Very!
@stephenvilliers54587 ай бұрын
She is stunning if I win powerball tomorrow ……she is mine
@rp1645 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing off this great Vessel. YOU my friend keep it getting better at showing great long Range vessels. The two huge hooks with large wheel brakes are real working vessel type The wheel house with the double prop control is a work of ART. I Love Detroit Diesel, have two myself, a (353) and (8-V-71) plug them both in, keeping the Engine warm. They start A+. I would buy her if I had the money just because she is powered by Detroit. I know them inside and out.
@larryboles62911 ай бұрын
Round table forward is amazing, great for when I have UK Naval sailors aboard for poker night.
@frankflstf8 ай бұрын
That thing is absolutely gorgeous I would keep it exactly how it is today that is one sexy boat
@jamiebray8532 Жыл бұрын
That's really not that bad of a price for all the stately elegance that aboard
@ewisur Жыл бұрын
If i only had the money I would have brought her back to her hometown! And if you haven't visited, Fredrikstad is a really beautiful summer destination :)
@monostripeexplosiveexplora237411 күн бұрын
that is a cute little ship
@jjosephm7539 Жыл бұрын
The engines could be upgraded from two to four stroke diesel.
@davidlabedz2046 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful ship!
@YachtBuoy Жыл бұрын
It sure is!
@smokedoliver1 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t change a thing, I would just enjoy her.