SURVIVING A PIRATE ATTACK!! - A Steel Sailboat Story - For Sale $64,900 - EP17

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
  • A harrowing story of a pirate attack on this steel sailboat, Gandalf, in 2005 is brought back to life as Captain Q discovers she is for sale in Beverly, MA. Watch and hear how her clever skipper survived with some swift moves and a helpful travel mate.... you've got to hear this crazy story!!
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    Contact: Paul Chasse at Sailboats Northeast: +1 781-631-4910
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    ============== Segments ==============
    00:00-00:37 Intro
    00:38-02:34 Pirate attack
    02:35-8:03 Steel Hull
    08:04- 0:58 Foredeck, spar
    10:59-13:45 Cockpit & controls
    13:46-14:43 Engine
    14:44-19:17 Interior
    19:18-22:19 Wrap up

Komentáře • 563

  • @jaybarry8483
    @jaybarry8483 Před 3 lety +145

    Hi, My name is Jay. I'm the owner of Gandalf. I have owned the ship for 28 years .If you have a question I will try and answer.

    • @ecnavttocs
      @ecnavttocs Před 3 lety +6

      Love your yacht.... Really like how light and airy she is below. .. bet she tracks like on rails. Someone could go a long way in comfort on this vessel.

    • @tharney8003
      @tharney8003 Před 3 lety +8

      Hi Jay, when is your book coming out? You must have at least a couple of volumes of stories sailing such a lovely yacht. Wish I could come buy it, but it is a bit out of my budget.

    • @nomehdrider
      @nomehdrider Před 3 lety +3

      @@tharney8003 solid idea!

    • @jaybarry8483
      @jaybarry8483 Před 3 lety +4

      @@tharney8003 No story. You have to make your own. Have fun.

    • @jaybarry8483
      @jaybarry8483 Před 3 lety +6

      @@ecnavttocs Hi , the ship sails well and most important Fast!. Spending a lot of time in the ocean can tricky. It' really big out there.

  • @kennethward9530
    @kennethward9530 Před 3 lety +46

    I like being shown truly seaworthy boats a normal person who saves their pennies can get.
    I appreciate the New England sensibility much more than tours of overdone fiberglass flash I can’t afford.

  • @JP-lz3vk
    @JP-lz3vk Před 3 lety +54

    The deep knowledge and occasional silliness and humor make this channel worthwhile to come back to. I look forward to more Capn Q in 2021 and stay safe!

  • @ystebadvonschlegel3295
    @ystebadvonschlegel3295 Před 3 lety +6

    I know nothing about sailing but feel like I’m sitting at the feet of a great master of knowledge every time I watch one of your videos. True treasure. Thank you very much.

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow, thank you! That's very kind of you!

  • @johnclamshellsp1969
    @johnclamshellsp1969 Před 3 lety +9

    What an elegant sailing vessel. The wood stove and working oil lamp really make it.

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      Good eye! We didn't talk about those too much but they were beautiful form + function

  • @doctorparadigmshift
    @doctorparadigmshift Před 3 lety +5

    Hi Captain Q and Randy, great work! Could you show more steel Yachts. Would love to see more that could be used for part time charter and circumnavigation like this sailboat, but more births and heads. Thanks!

  • @fallcitys
    @fallcitys Před 3 lety +4

    I'm absolutely addicted to this channel!!! I learn so much and am grateful for your time and knowledge. Thank you guys.

  • @Treshar
    @Treshar Před 2 lety +1

    "occasional silliness" is part of what keeps me coming back, great videos guys, keep them coming.

  • @malloott
    @malloott Před 3 lety +6

    Great to see a Dutch boat featured on this channel! I was looking up Frans Maas, quite amazed by his backstory, his father built BM's and zestienkwadraat boats in Zeeland (were the new one is based of), they were forbidden to build boats in the second world war, luckily the Germans missed the harbor in bommings, after the war there was no time for building fun boats. In 1953 one of the biggest sea flooding in ages destroyed the harbor and set back his boat building some more. He designed his first boat at 15, and was an early proponent of the split keel and rudder, looking at models from 1965 he adopted the split. I could go on, lots of backstory on a boat that ended up on the other side of the globe!

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      Fantastic info, thank you. Sounds like it's worth doing a little more digging info on Frans Maas.

    • @malloott
      @malloott Před 3 lety +2

      @@YachtHunters most information i found were in dutch sailing magazine interviews in scanned format, will be hard to translate. Let me know if I can give a hand. Love the channel and the energy from captain Q, and can really see how much fun you guys are having.

  • @foundatsea3483
    @foundatsea3483 Před 3 lety +8

    I live nearby and have seen Gandalf many times. She’s big and beautiful!

  • @jamesjensen5000
    @jamesjensen5000 Před 3 lety +2

    Slow, steady, safe, full keel and protected rudder... so nice.

  • @codyevans1436
    @codyevans1436 Před 3 lety +2

    I read about this boat in the readers digest years ago I was in the trucking industry at the time and I would keep in the sleeper and would read over and over again this is the boat that got me going again for my child hood dream off sailing the world

  • @Jappers420
    @Jappers420 Před 3 lety +10

    Pump actions and full keels! I love this channel!

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +3

      feel like we should be be writing for "Guns and Ammo" but glad you enjoy the less said on the subject though the better it is .. If you are cruising maine , no need for an armory but if you are pondering transiting the Indian ocean and connecting waters ...you might want at least a few flare guns no?

  • @61Slughi
    @61Slughi Před 3 lety +3

    I just finished binge watching the last 5 videos and I'm now rewarded with a NEW video! Keep them coming!

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety

      You rock! but now go to sleep Santa is on his way

  • @inixio11
    @inixio11 Před 3 lety +2

    Another excellent episode with a great boat with an added history. Keep them coming!!!

  • @jgacusana8976
    @jgacusana8976 Před 3 lety +2

    Y’all R Fantastic !!!!!!!!!
    Been ages since I sailed and y’all have started an itch to return to the SEA. I’m a ole Navy Veteran who misses the Salt.
    Thank you both. Your very special gentleman.
    Keep doing what you are doing you bring joy to everyone that watches.

    • @brucemacsr.6776
      @brucemacsr.6776 Před 3 lety

      Me too and heck, I worked in main comm on an LPH. We once went from Philly to NOB Norfolk and I never say the light of day the whole trip.

  • @johnnylightning1491
    @johnnylightning1491 Před 3 lety +1

    Sea Dog is looking a little hungry. In spite of what many folks think a good steel hull is about as tough as you can get and actually pretty easy to repair compared to fiberglass. Keep the good stuff coming Capt'n.

  • @coconutads
    @coconutads Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome yacht, I read about the pirate attack a long time ago.

  • @kimosabi860
    @kimosabi860 Před 3 lety

    Thx Captn Q. I always learn something new.

  • @19Vagabond
    @19Vagabond Před 3 lety

    I love that you got to check this one out. I saw the pirate story previously and saw the ad when it got listed. Thank you!

  • @kayoss662
    @kayoss662 Před 3 lety

    I love these videos from you two. Equally informative, educational, and enjoyable. Thanks.

  • @steveclarke7494
    @steveclarke7494 Před 3 lety +1

    Captain Q. You are killing me with these beautiful boats, and Jaguars! Don't stop.

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +2

      brief insight down memory lane Ran-Day cant resist more about the PB in future episodes...

  • @the_smithcrew
    @the_smithcrew Před 3 lety

    Educational, informative and entertaining - thanks for these videos. keep safe and have a cool Yule 🎄

  • @brad2795
    @brad2795 Před 3 lety +2

    Merry Christmas to Capt Q, Randy and Sea Dog! We all look forward to seeing more of your videos in 2021! ⛵

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      We will do our best. Very excited about the upcoming new year. thank you!

  • @nammie12345
    @nammie12345 Před 3 lety +3

    Thats one beautiful hull there. Lots of headroom in the cabin.

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety

      Excellent point - we should have remarked at how much headroom she has - since we're both 6'1" and there was plenty above that!

  • @glenhuysamer
    @glenhuysamer Před 3 lety

    Compliments of the season. Love watching your show, love all the information you provide about every yacht that you cover. Also love the fact that you provide the asking prices.

  • @dahak972
    @dahak972 Před 3 lety +1

    Ran-day and Capt Q! I always look forward to your videos. They are so well done. Thanks again for a great video!

  • @iatsechannel5255
    @iatsechannel5255 Před 3 lety

    I really appreciate your videos. I learn so much about boats and naval architecture. Plus Captain Q is a joy to behold.

  • @kla1109
    @kla1109 Před 3 lety

    Another beautiful boat, the lines ♥ and interestingly steel. Great video gents!

  • @DirkMade
    @DirkMade Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing story!

  • @garygoodwin5961
    @garygoodwin5961 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing

  • @swill1020
    @swill1020 Před 3 lety +1

    I stumbled upon this site by a suggestion from CZcams. What a find.

  • @ashley-tm1uk
    @ashley-tm1uk Před 3 lety

    You guys are are great!...I've been sailing / cruising all of my life, and learn something new each time i watch...I sold my vagabond 42 a few years ago, and I am tracking a few boats that are on the market...I'm not quite ready to pull the trigger, but hopefully within the next few months or sooner....one of them is in yarmouth...I will certainly reach out to you when and if she is still around when the time comes....keep up the great work!...

  • @thoreberhart5481
    @thoreberhart5481 Před 3 lety

    Wholesome, informative, and charming content. And kudos on the graphic work! One of the best channels on youtube. Thanks and Keep the episodes coming!

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow... that's very kind of you.... we're just getting started and looking forward to the upcoming year ahead. Cheers!

  • @Rendezvouslife
    @Rendezvouslife Před 3 lety +3

    Good stuff. Happy Holidays!

  • @burtpowell1344
    @burtpowell1344 Před 3 lety

    Great boat, wonderful story, and a whole lot of fun. Thanks guys for the Christmas present!

  • @kevinsweeney5836
    @kevinsweeney5836 Před 3 lety

    Always a true pleasure Capt. Q & Ran-daaaay.... keep them coming, love them all. I might just find my next dream boat from your watch!

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      That would make us very happy and please keep in touch as your plans evolve thank you for the note

  • @paulhaas4299
    @paulhaas4299 Před 3 lety

    As always watching your reviews are a nice teaching moment. Thank you.
    Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

  • @davidbauerdorf1324
    @davidbauerdorf1324 Před 2 lety

    New to your channel , learning how to sail my newly acquired 12’ Newport Lockley surprise. Love listening to Captain Q he reminds me of my Poppy. Keep up the great work guys inspiring to see all of the sailboats and to hear the Captains stories

  • @Juliocmp74
    @Juliocmp74 Před 3 lety +2

    Marry Christmas from Brasil! As a airbus captain, your channel keeps encouraging my dream of one day having my own sailboat. Thanks for sharing.

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety

      You can do it! Be happy to help you in Brazil :-) thank you

  • @svechappe6075
    @svechappe6075 Před 3 lety

    Cool throw-back boat. Designed when performance and looks were prioritized over accommodations.

  • @carlosrosa1965
    @carlosrosa1965 Před 3 lety

    Really enjoyable and moreso educational. A true pleasure. Thankyou and wishing you and your clan an awesome Christmas.

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and a happy holiday for you and yours as well

  • @bigboatben
    @bigboatben Před 3 lety +2

    Holy hell, I don’t even like sailboats but I want this one! What a story! Happy holidays Captian!

  • @philipkraft9946
    @philipkraft9946 Před 3 lety

    You guys ROCK. Merry Christmas Shipmates!!

  • @gmant478
    @gmant478 Před 3 lety +1

    Great boat frontier justice love it

    • @gmant478
      @gmant478 Před 3 lety +1

      Captain q you are the bomb. Merry Christmas 🎅

  • @wmstone3914
    @wmstone3914 Před 3 lety +7

    Heard this story too in ‘06 while sailing in the pacific. Was told they were running dark that night and at the next port the US Navy took them under their wing for obvious reasons.

    • @jaybarry8483
      @jaybarry8483 Před 3 lety +6

      Hi , Just to clear it was daylight 5:00pm and no the Navy did nothing

    • @wmstone3914
      @wmstone3914 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jaybarry8483 Must haven been a classic case of yachty telephone then 🤣

  • @BlockchaininChina
    @BlockchaininChina Před rokem

    I think this boat is choosing me. Love it!!

  • @aibuiltpc
    @aibuiltpc Před 3 lety

    Captain Stormalong move over...Wow, awesome story with a happy ending.

  • @kevio6868
    @kevio6868 Před 3 lety

    Thanks again gents Merry Christmas!

  • @lancedaniels
    @lancedaniels Před 3 lety

    Thanks for posting and sharing. Very interesting boat. Season's Greetings, and all the best to you in the new year.

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety

      Thank you and happy holidays to you as well!

  • @rogermace4516
    @rogermace4516 Před 3 lety

    What an amazing story

  • @matteice6675
    @matteice6675 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely love these videos. Capt Q is so amazing. He has such knowledge and respect for sailing. Wish I could spend some time with him at sea or around the shipyard. Funny thing is that I've never even been on a sailboat, yet these videos are some of my favs. Thanks for the education & entertainment. Happy holidays & happy new year. Be well Capt! p.s. make more videos! 😁

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety

      We will thank you so much for your kind words

  • @rickacres4402
    @rickacres4402 Před 2 lety

    Captain Q and Randy although I had a laser when I was a kid I haven't sailed since then however watching your great videos has brought back a little ember of interest, trouble is I might be running out of time physically. Keep up the great work, I always enjoy listening to the depth of knowledge you share.

  • @rmsine
    @rmsine Před 3 lety

    Great job every time!

  • @warwick1765
    @warwick1765 Před 3 lety

    Hi captain Q love watching these videos. Cant wait for more boats!

  • @operationhope1959
    @operationhope1959 Před 3 lety

    I watch a lot of videos about sailing on CZcams. I would rather watch you guys than anyone else I’ve ever seen. You make a great team, keep up the good work.
    Thanks,
    Captain Mark

  • @Nordener720
    @Nordener720 Před 3 lety

    Again thank you for showing this great seafaring yacht and thanks for the great story !
    I wish You and your cameraman a Merry Christmas and a great New Year

  • @keithh3463
    @keithh3463 Před 3 lety

    I really enjoy your reviews! Please keep them coming. I feel I had a early Christmas Gift when I woke up and saw you had another review. Merry Christmas!

  • @gman9945
    @gman9945 Před 3 lety

    Grand looking boat and a fine video. Great Job Capt Q and Randy!

  • @brucemacsr.6776
    @brucemacsr.6776 Před 3 lety +10

    Cap'n Q is the Will Rogers of sailing. " I never met a man I didn't like." to " I never met a sailboat I didn't like."

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +3

      Ran-day says that this is accurate 😄

    • @brudweger
      @brudweger Před 3 lety

      I was thinking the same. Is any boat no good in Q's opinion?

  • @donc2446
    @donc2446 Před 3 lety

    I remember reading about this some years ago.

  • @cousinjack2841
    @cousinjack2841 Před 3 lety

    Another smashing video; informative and interesting. Many thanks.

  • @Kathleensailorgirl
    @Kathleensailorgirl Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful boat and I love the story of the pirates being the losers. Merry Christmas and please keep these videos coming. Captain you are a treasure 😊⛵️⛵️

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      Happy holidays and thank you for the kind words!

  • @mkmccoy6929
    @mkmccoy6929 Před 3 lety

    Love the show guys ... I am new to sailing ...back seat sailor for 20 years ... I learn so much every episode ...keep it up !!!!

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety

      Thank you. We hope you stay the course.
      Standard rudder !!!!

  • @dougfaulkner6799
    @dougfaulkner6799 Před 3 lety

    As always Cap'n Q, a very entertaining video. Such a beauty Gandolf is. Simple and stout. Glorious.

  • @robertling9872
    @robertling9872 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for another beautiful and educational video. It is impressive how you discover a beautiful sailing boat every time. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a fantastic, beautiful and healthy sailing year in 2021.

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      Actually i feel that all sailboats are beautiful its all in the eyes of the beholder especially if they take the time to really look thank you

  • @gregjohnson4697
    @gregjohnson4697 Před 3 lety +3

    Desiree and Jordan (sailing project Atticus) need this boat !!

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      You're right, it would be great for a couple looking to cruise the world. Although this has a much deeper draft than their Allied Seabreeze....but the plus side is no soggy fiberglass

  • @mikelewis6629
    @mikelewis6629 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the insightful comments on steel boats. There's a lot of misinformation out there about them. I agree 100% -- take care of your boat and your boat will take care of you.

  • @RC-bl2pm
    @RC-bl2pm Před 3 lety

    happy christmas and we'll be looking for more in the new year!

  • @evananderson1455
    @evananderson1455 Před 3 lety +1

    This channel is great. I wish you all the success you deserve :)

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      Huge thanks to our production team : Ran Day

  • @kasm10
    @kasm10 Před 3 lety

    Another excellent example of video production and boat selection!

  • @jackkeller8492
    @jackkeller8492 Před 3 lety

    Its so cool, its a sailboat to take you anywhere ,not a condo. Solid, secure, very well thought out. It doesn't need high tech.... just skill and if taken care of will be just as good in another 60 years.

  • @amaturearcadia
    @amaturearcadia Před 3 lety

    Hey Randy you're doing a great job editing these 🤙🏼 very enjoyable

  • @simondalzell6108
    @simondalzell6108 Před 2 lety +1

    We love ya Cap,n Q and Randy too !

  • @captainhawhaw8732
    @captainhawhaw8732 Před 3 lety

    Great Captain Q Thanks for the view

  • @markhughes1215
    @markhughes1215 Před 3 lety

    Learning curve ,just go with the flow your both brilliant and sea dog its been absolutely 💯 entertaining, have a merry Christmas 🎅 and all the best in the new year

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, Mark, and cheers to a merry Christmas and Happy New year!

  • @AZ-vt7dt
    @AZ-vt7dt Před 3 lety

    Just found the Capt'n ...I subscribed. I've seen Gandalph in a magazine or somewhere before.

  • @Themothershipsailing
    @Themothershipsailing Před 3 lety

    What a story and what a boat! Thanks for sharing!

  • @gdub2485
    @gdub2485 Před 3 lety

    Nice mood effects during the story Ran-Day!

  • @johnhemingway1
    @johnhemingway1 Před 3 lety

    beautiful boat

  • @morava.2665
    @morava.2665 Před 3 lety

    Such a great series!

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety

      you make us smile and inspire at the same time

  • @yaa63
    @yaa63 Před 3 lety

    Just GORGEOUS...Beauty...merry Christmas

  • @nomehdrider
    @nomehdrider Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Captain Q, and Ran-Day!!

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      thank you!! Happy holidays to you as well!

  • @petersemmens7398
    @petersemmens7398 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful Program gentlemen. All the very best from your AUSSIE friends for the season. peace love and understanding........Pete 🇦🇺🤓🍻

  • @fatboydanny1234
    @fatboydanny1234 Před 3 lety

    Best boat reviews on CZcams keep up the good work

  • @Karl-wt8mv
    @Karl-wt8mv Před 3 lety +2

    I love you Captain Q

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      Why thank you. And happy holiday to you

  • @strallen
    @strallen Před 2 lety

    Fantastic episode, lovely boat. We have a Sigma 41 which we think might be a PB contender. We watch every week in the hope that one day you will find another Sigma- we know you wld both love it. Bought her from Block Island Maritime in Clarks Boatyard, Jamestown RI.
    Guided and guarded me thru a hurricane 150miles E of the Grand Banks in 2017. So secure in her now we could go stock car racing in her when she’s hauled!🤣.
    Thank you for your fun, dedication, fantastically educational insights, and occasional guerrilla Yoga tips👍👍

  • @kenklontz1945
    @kenklontz1945 Před 3 lety

    Have a happy Christmas and a merry new year thanks for your videos 😎

  • @stephenridenour6812
    @stephenridenour6812 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful boat and story! Merry Christmas!

  • @Mike7O7O
    @Mike7O7O Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Safe New Year, gentlemen.
    I've tried to think of something different to say about your videos and I can't.
    They are an expert lesson in how to make a short factual film.
    Have a presenter who has forgotten more than the average sailor will ever know
    and who presents like it's a natural conversation with a big brother or favourite uncle.
    Have a director and producer who knows their art, inside out and who understands that
    less is often so much more.
    Few channels on CZcams give me so much entertainment and information in the way that
    high quality television used to and now rarely if ever does.
    If there were awards for people who have made this awful year, just a little bit easier to bear,
    you would qualify hands down. Thank you so much.

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      Exhaustively overboard. !! But thank you very much. I just hope we can live up to our history. A special thanks to Ran Day the Wizard behind our curtain that makes us what we are Thank you

  • @surlycycler2213
    @surlycycler2213 Před 3 lety

    Amazing story. Amazing boat :)

  • @drewmichael6549
    @drewmichael6549 Před 3 lety +1

    Merry Xmas Cap’n Q and First Mate!

  • @jamesfohare
    @jamesfohare Před 3 lety

    Have a Merry Christmas Gentlemen and of course Seadog, fair weather stay safe. Cheers from Australia.

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      arf arf arf (thank you matey and g'day to you 2 )

  • @SVBateSea
    @SVBateSea Před 3 lety

    Impressively robust !

  • @brutusbarnabus8098
    @brutusbarnabus8098 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Captain Q, Randy, & Seadog, you magnificent bastards! :)

  • @ohanailo7743
    @ohanailo7743 Před 3 lety +1

    As a Commercial Diver, done a many ship inspections performing NDT, as per (ABS), American Bureau of Shipping, and the U.S.Coast Guard, it is when plates get to 20%, wastage of original design thickness, then the plate needs to be replaced. After all the inspections performed, I think I would prefer a steel hulled boat any day of the week. Easy to repair easy to maintain. Can withstand a lot more hydraulic pressure wave than wood or fiberglass. Maintenance is more predictable in planning and execution. Also add ones are easier if your a qualified welder.

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety

      Great report. Thanks so much. A lot of steel tonnage out there holding up pretty well except fir a few errant captains no?

    • @ohanailo7743
      @ohanailo7743 Před 3 lety

      @@YachtHunters LOL!!! Yes, agree. There is an old saying. If It ain’t broke don’t fix it. One of my most memorable inspections of a steel hulled ship was the, “Glomar Explorere.” If you know about that ship it was, “disguised as a, Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit,” ( MODU), used to recover the, “Russian Submarine K-106.” It was interesting going through the entire vessel inside and out. The ship was in the mothball fleet docking at the, City of Benicia, Ca. Towed to Hunters Point, San Francisco, Ca, then towed to, Portland, Oregon, for final refit and certification for open ocean voyaging. It was actually going to be used this time, for offshore oil exploration. They added a lot of new equipment to that ship. The cover story for that ship was, when it was in Hawaiian waters. It was going to be used as an ocean mining venture ship, to recover what was called by the press, deep sea nodules. When I saw the recovery bin in the front hold of the ship I laughed hard. Because the holding bins were no larger than the back of a pick-up truck. A ship designed and built to hold a pick up truck sized bed of deep sea nodules. It was a cherished memory in my career to have had such an historical opportunity. Some years later I heard from another inspector that the Glomar, caught fire and sank in the Gulf of Mexico. A formerCIA, employee told me that is how that agency works with projects like that. Get rid of, “Government Equipment,” accidentally. I still haven’t confirmed the sinking of the, Glomar, maybe you can find some truth to that story. Aloha Captain, hope to chat with you another day.

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety +1

      Great story you are a part of history
      I remember reading about it but your tale paints a real life picture. Too bad she’s gone but is anybody surprised. ?? Amazing what goes on in back rooms and undercover exploits.
      I always wonder why steel ships that burn ...sink?
      Thanks forc your note and of course for watching
      CQ

  • @aleembruggen
    @aleembruggen Před 3 lety

    Great video Randy and Cpt Q. Maybe you could also do a few boats that also need a bit of TLC and go through options for that as well?
    Love your work guys, always great info. Fair winds and following seas.

  • @reckemroysrc3764
    @reckemroysrc3764 Před 3 lety

    Yet another beautiful yacht at a steel of a price. And OMG. What a history this one has. I've never seen such a Beautiful steel hull before. Great job Capt Q 👍👍😎✌✌ I'm wondering will you ever show us a multihull. 🤔🤔

    • @YachtHunters
      @YachtHunters  Před 3 lety

      Mutlihulls/Cats are high up on our list.... but in short supply around the yards of New England... we'll keep looking and hopefully find one one of these days

  • @zedwpd
    @zedwpd Před 3 lety +1

    I wish I knew how to sail. What a beautiful boat!

  • @lancepeters6497
    @lancepeters6497 Před 2 lety

    Enjoy your videos very much. When I served in the navy they were called Nelsons balls and no I'm not that old that I sailed on sailing warships