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My friend’s Davidson D-17
I saw my friend Brianne out sailing her Davidson D-17 with her dog Beaujangles while I was anchored with Gulf Mariner off of Newcastle Island. It’s sure is a lovely boat. She also owns a nice little D-9. Over the years I have owned a D-17 a D-9 and a 14 foot Davidson diesel powered lifeboat/workboat.
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Some improvements to my Danica Sailboat
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Here are some improvements that I’ve made to my Danica 15.
Adding some creature comforts to the cabin of my Danica sailboat.
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Warning! This will be very boring unless you are interested in Danica Sailboats.
Top Fun Guy sailing my Danica 16
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Top Fun Guy sailing my Danica 16
First time sailing my Danica 16 sailboat
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First time sailing my Danica 16 sailboat
Top Fun Guy launching my Danica 16 sailboat
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Top Fun Guy launching my Danica 16 sailboat
My New Danica 16 Sailboat
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First look at my new sailboat before I get started on Improvements
Christmas Eve trip to DeCourcy Island
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Christmas Eve trip to DeCourcy Island
Mat sailing his schooner Blueberry in Silva Bay
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Mat sailing his schooner Blueberry in Silva Bay
11ft Yacht Tender designed by Phil Bolger
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11 foot cedar and epoxy yacht tender designed by Phil Bolger.
Winter Cove
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A short video of Winter Cove
14 foot Davidson Lifeboat / Chugger
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14 ft Davidson lifeboat / Chugger Bumpy Girl
Torphins in Happy Times
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Torphins in Happy Times
Boat trip to Pirates Cove
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A trip with Bill and Chico to Pirates Cove. Some of the audio is a bit quiet in places but you can still enjoy the scenery.
Schooner Blueberry with a bone in her teeth
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Finally some decent wind.
16 foot schooner out for a sail
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16 foot schooner out for a sail
16 foot schooner
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16 foot schooner
Sailing my 8ft Trinka Sailing Dinghy off of Newcastle Island
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Sailing my 8ft Trinka Sailing Dinghy off of Newcastle Island
Independent Shipwrights IS25 brochure and review.
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Independent Shipwrights IS25 brochure and review.
Tour of Nanaimo Harbour on Gulf Mariner
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Tour of Nanaimo Harbour on Gulf Mariner
Gulf Mariner in the snow
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Gulf Mariner in the snow
My 16ft schooner Blueberry
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My 16ft schooner Blueberry
Gulf Mariner, moving to Nanaimo.
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Gulf Mariner, moving to Nanaimo.
Sailing my new 8 foot Trinka sailing dinghy
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Sailing my new 8 foot Trinka sailing dinghy
Bertie the cat eats with his hands (paws) and makes a mess.
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Bertie the cat eats with his hands (paws) and makes a mess.
Gulf Mariner in March. Out to test my new dinghy.
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Gulf Mariner in March. Out to test my new dinghy.
Gulf Mariner, Short overnight trip in December
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Gulf Mariner, Short overnight trip in December
2016 IS25 rendezvous in Howe Sound
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2016 IS25 rendezvous in Howe Sound
Trip on Gulf Mariner to Parker Island
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Trip on Gulf Mariner to Parker Island
Top Fun Guy. Sailing my dinghy.
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Top Fun Guy. Sailing my dinghy.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @НиколайК-н2м
    @НиколайК-н2м Місяць тому

    Я РАД ЗА ВАС

  • @НиколайК-н2м
    @НиколайК-н2м Місяць тому

    НЕТ ПЕРЕВОДА НА .РУССКИЙ .ПЕЧАЛЬНО.

  • @НиколайК-н2м
    @НиколайК-н2м Місяць тому

    МНЕ НРАВИТЬСЯ .С ТЕПЛОМ ВЫ ПОКАЗЫВАЕТЕ СВОЙ КОРАБЛИК.ЭТО КОРАБЛИК.

  • @НиколайК-н2м
    @НиколайК-н2м Місяць тому

    ПРОГМАТИЧНО.СКОЛЬКО .ДОЛЛАРОВ США.ВЫ ЗАПЛАТИЛИ .ЗА ЭТУ ЛОДКУ.СПАСИБО ЗА ОТВЕТ.

  • @НиколайК-н2м
    @НиколайК-н2м Місяць тому

    ЕСЛИ .ЭТО.НЕ .ТАЙНА.ЗА СКОЛЬКО.ДОЛЛАРОВ США.ВЫ ЕЁ. КУПИЛИ. СПАСИБО ЗА ОТВЕТ.

  • @Knapweed
    @Knapweed Місяць тому

    Very nice work, totally in keeping with the boat. Good job!

  • @philiphebbard
    @philiphebbard Місяць тому

    Looks like a nice place to drop a line while you're anchored.

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 Місяць тому

      I have caught many nice flatfish there.

    • @philiphebbard
      @philiphebbard Місяць тому

      @@topfunguy2281 Leave some for me

  • @НиколайК-н2м
    @НиколайК-н2м 2 місяці тому

    НЕСКОЛЬКО РАЗ.СМОТРЕЛ ВАШ .РОЛИК.МНЕ НРАВИТЬСЯ.ВАШИ РОЛИКИ. СПАСИБО.НО ОНИ ДАВНИЕ. СНИМИТЕ НОВЫЕ.🎉

  • @НиколайК-н2м
    @НиколайК-н2м 2 місяці тому

    ВЫ ПРОДАЕТЕ ВАШУ ЛОДКУ.? СПАСИБО ЗА ОТВЕТ

  • @НиколайК-н2м
    @НиколайК-н2м 2 місяці тому

    ПРАВИЛЬНО ЛИ Я ПОНЯЛ.ЧТО ЭТОТ КАТЕР ВЫ КУПИЛИ ЗА 25 ДОЛЛАРОВ США.СПАСИБО ЗА ОТВЕТ.

  • @flyovercounty1427
    @flyovercounty1427 4 місяці тому

    Very nice work.

  • @richardcattafi1327
    @richardcattafi1327 4 місяці тому

    DUDE CORRECT THE VIEW ON YOUR CAMERA !!!

  • @RichardBarker-d1h
    @RichardBarker-d1h 4 місяці тому

    This would be my perfect boat . I could launch it at Newport Bay and "putt" to Catalina Island for the weekend . I want one 👍😎

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 4 місяці тому

      When I try to think of any other boats that can do what Gulf Mariner does for me I can’t think of much if any. It’s the perfect boat for me for sure.

  • @edquier40
    @edquier40 4 місяці тому

    I just LOVE this boat and I sure miss your regular video visits..

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 4 місяці тому

      I love the boat too and use it regularly. I guess I’ve run out if things to say in my videos. I should do a new tour video though, because I have made some other improvements

    • @edquier40
      @edquier40 4 місяці тому

      @@topfunguy2281 I am looking forward to anything you produce! Hell, do another on "boat coffee" nothing beats boat coffee!

  • @Knapweed
    @Knapweed 4 місяці тому

    Looks like Mark Bay. I'm pretty sure I've seen you sailing past Stones Marina. Beautiful little boat and she looks very capable and lots of fun.

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 4 місяці тому

      Yes and yes. This is Mark Bay and it was either me or my friend who had the boat now sailing past Stones. It is a great little boat for sure.

    • @Knapweed
      @Knapweed 4 місяці тому

      @@topfunguy2281 I'll wave next time I see you. lol

  • @JAMESMT-mm6zl
    @JAMESMT-mm6zl 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely one of the best little trawlers I've seen. Nice upgrades and you've kept the boat in beautiful shape. Thanks for sharing.

  • @paduag1782
    @paduag1782 5 місяців тому

    Enjoying the videos. Saw the upgrades video

  • @paduag1782
    @paduag1782 5 місяців тому

    Dint know about them 😮 very nice small boat. Crazy that they only made 25 of them. I wish i knew how to fiberglass

  • @rubbabubba6489
    @rubbabubba6489 5 місяців тому

    2 liters an hour? For real? Thats phenomenal. Thats at 7 knots?

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 5 місяців тому

      It’s about 2.23 litres an hour at 2,500 RPM and 6 knots. 3.5 litres an hour at 3,000 RPM at 7 knots which is still pretty good.

    • @rubbabubba6489
      @rubbabubba6489 5 місяців тому

      @@topfunguy2281 Wow, lucky you! Thanks for getting back to me. Safe travels!

  • @kenstone1776
    @kenstone1776 5 місяців тому

    So tiny, how much did u cost?

  • @michelrood2966
    @michelrood2966 6 місяців тому

    Dreamboat

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 6 місяців тому

      Yes, she’s a fine vessel. It would be hard to find something better and more fun for that size.

  • @obliviousthunder
    @obliviousthunder 6 місяців тому

    looks like a great time! i miss the ocean

  • @robertmvieiravieira-uc2kx
    @robertmvieiravieira-uc2kx 7 місяців тому

    2700 rpm seems awfully high

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 7 місяців тому

      The Yanmar is rated at 3,600 RPM. Everything that I’ve read says that it is best to run a diesel at 85% of maximum rated RPM which works out to be 3,060 RPM for this engine. According to the fuel curve in the specs, the engine is most fuel efficient at around 2,700 RPM. These days I spend a lot of time running around 2,500 RPM or less. This engine purrs at any speed.

  • @dale5282
    @dale5282 7 місяців тому

    Rough seas?

  • @jeremiah1059
    @jeremiah1059 9 місяців тому

    Model IS25.....you mean Independent shipwrights and its 25 ft LOA? It actually looks like a Glen L. model from the 1970s.

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 9 місяців тому

      The model is an IS25. You are correct. It is remarkably similar to the Glen L Hercules Tug.

  • @rodneythetall8877
    @rodneythetall8877 9 місяців тому

    Nice Trawler, enjoyed viewing it until you turned the camera sideways. Then I stopped..

  • @bhhardgr01
    @bhhardgr01 9 місяців тому

    Camera 101 please.

  • @TC-yx1qt
    @TC-yx1qt 10 місяців тому

    Wow so around 15mpg? How much do these usually sell for?

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 10 місяців тому

      Yes, they are very fuel efficient little cruisers. There were less than 20 of them made, so they don’t come up for sale that often. They were very heavily and well made and have stood the test of time. If you found one you could count on it being about 1/2 to 1/3 of the cost of a comparable Nordic tug 26 or Ranger Tug 25.

  • @AndyMatrix
    @AndyMatrix Рік тому

    Can we have a consumption at 7kts and 8 kts? What is the weight? How big fuel tank you have? Thanks

  • @bluewater7776
    @bluewater7776 Рік тому

    Rough seas??

  • @RoyDees-t2k
    @RoyDees-t2k Рік тому

    TURN YOUR CAMERA UPRIGHT ASSHOLE

  • @jleftbrane
    @jleftbrane Рік тому

    Hey Top fun guy! I just got a Danica 16 ! I started a Facebook page for Danica owners as should be a max of 25 of us it would be cool to be able to connect

    • @jleftbrane
      @jleftbrane Рік тому

      Oh yeah forgot to say I’m just in island a bit. I live in port Alberni

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 Рік тому

      I recently sold my Danica to a friend. I’m sure that he’ll see this and get involved in any get togethers.

  • @CoastGord
    @CoastGord Рік тому

    Ahoy hoy...does your fleet still include the IS25?

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 Рік тому

      Ahoy back! Yes I’m still the proud owner and frequent user of Gulf Mariner my IS25. However I did pass on the Danica to a friend of mine.

  • @paullaviolette2610
    @paullaviolette2610 Рік тому

    ua-cam.com/video/n7pJkZX0CUA/v-deo.htmlsi=m7mCfkjw2u6G7GA_

  • @VatouMoline
    @VatouMoline Рік тому

    Hi any number i cn call please

  • @VatouMoline
    @VatouMoline Рік тому

    How much for it?

  • @philiphebbard
    @philiphebbard Рік тому

    A beautiful boat. Did you make it, Llew? I'd be tempted to add a center board and simple sail rig.

  • @Silent_Joy
    @Silent_Joy Рік тому

    Nice boat. I want one, can you help me find one? I'm downsizing boat. 🙂

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 Рік тому

      One just came up for sale on Facebook marketplace. They are very rare. facebook.com/marketplace/item/689264733060153/

  • @randykaminski6214
    @randykaminski6214 Рік тому

    Nice work-beautifully done! I was looking for a video that displayed the interior of a Nordica 16, and came across yours. Even though I didn’t find what I was looking for, I did benefit from seeing your craftsmanship-thanks!

    • @topfunguy2281
      @topfunguy2281 Рік тому

      Thanks, although the Danica has a slightly bigger cabin I find the Nordica a more pleasing looking boat. They are both great for minimalist cruising.

  • @mmccarney6674
    @mmccarney6674 Рік тому

    Enjoying your videos

  • @sckirschstein
    @sckirschstein Рік тому

    Is there a new internal boat tour available? Your boat becomes almost as a... Standard of Good Boat Keeping. Btw, please, based on your so valuable experiences and care, consider to write an useful short booklet over this: THE MOTOR MINI YACHT. An introduction to good practices in motor boat keeping. * Searching for, buying and getting overhanded a 2nd hand motor mini yacht. + Typical paperwar and licences, in logical order of excecution. Ensuring seaworthyness. * Enhancing the equipment and functions. Suggested gadgets, electronics and tools on board to navigate easier and safer.. * From weekend cruising to liveaboard: Strategies and Tactics. Mooring and docking. * Dry-docking and regular maintenance schedules. Checklists and Technical Logs. * Some seasonal sailing tips * Relevant picture's gallery * Bibliography and References

  • @sckirschstein
    @sckirschstein Рік тому

    So nice seeing that marvel sailing. Thank you so much for sharing !!!

  • @bruceross2151
    @bruceross2151 Рік тому

    Just ran across these wonderful little trawlers over the weekend. Your videos almost have me sold on the IS25. I’m in Tennessee, so I’m thinking they are just small enough to be trailerable.

  • @kennethwikert2841
    @kennethwikert2841 Рік тому

    Although it is a very nice boat!

  • @kennethwikert2841
    @kennethwikert2841 Рік тому

    That wasn't a good idea to turn the camera sideways!

  • @philiphebbard
    @philiphebbard Рік тому

    It goes werll. I love the simple rig.

  • @philiphebbard
    @philiphebbard Рік тому

    Love those sails.

  • @vernonthompson7695
    @vernonthompson7695 Рік тому

    Just how much of this boat did the builder make? Seems like you built half of this yourself.

  • @philiphebbard
    @philiphebbard Рік тому

    You're also becoming quite the electrician, Llew. A great job.

  • @paullaviolette2610
    @paullaviolette2610 Рік тому

    You really have your Danica looking great. After having my Danica for many years I past it on last year and miss it dearly. Spent 30 nights on it in various places around Vancouver Island and even sailed off Nootka Sound almost out of sight of land. Whisper handled the open sea quite well. I wanted to sail the summer solstice straight out using up all the daylight. After a short night drifting sail my way back in. I chickens out when I saw I would be sitting right in the shipping lane. Once again I love what you are doing with your Danica16. I will be watching for your summer adventures. Have fun.