[Jim Isbell]

The aluminum Richardsons were all made in their last year before they went down, 1962. Prior to that they were wood. At least that is what I have found in my research.

[Jim Isbell]

I must correct myself. The Aluminum Richardsons starterd production in 62 but went on for at least through 65...maybe longer.

[Maurice J]

Just came across your thread about the Avro-Richardson Phantom series. My research indicates that about 150 hulls were made but production was stopped in 1962 and the remaining hulls sold off. The hulls were made in Toronto ON and then sent to the Richardson plant in Tonawanda N.Y. for completion. The hulls are planked and attached to frames and ribs. The seams are sealed with battens (using Thicol) which are bolted with stainless steel nuts and bolts. The 1962 Richardson MY 43 shown on an earlier post is indeed a nice boat as I have had a very close look at her but the engines are suspect and I had to turn it down.

[alanagr1]

My 48' Roamer which originally came with gas engines Now has newer reman 454 Marine Power motors gives me a burn of 7 gallons per hour at 1900 rpm or appx 8 knots .. I dont think you would do much better the that with diesels ?? She is steel..

[Capt Keller]

Originally Posted by alanagr1

My 48' Roamer which originally came with gas engines Now has newer reman 454 Marine Power motors gives me a burn of 7 gallons per hour at 1900 rpm or appx 8 knots .. I dont think you would do much better the that with diesels ?? She is steel..

Just finished up about a 703 mile voyage in my 1970 38' Steel Hulled Roamer with 454 mercruisers. It didnt' matter if we traveled on one engine or both at the same time as long as we made 7.5 kts she made an average 1.25 miles per gallon even though we upped the speed to 8kts half way through the trip. That's as good as any aluminum boat going at cruising speed, though I never understood the hurry to get somewhere. LOL It took us four days, and four nights to make the trip, and it was all in rough choppy water except for the rivers.

Capt John S. Keller
Great Lakes Pilot

[Quickdraw]

Originally Posted by Maurice J

Just came across your thread about the Avro-Richardson Phantom series. My research indicates that about 150 hulls were made but production was stopped in 1962 and the remaining hulls sold off. The hulls were made in Toronto ON and then sent to the Richardson plant in Tonawanda N.Y. for completion. The hulls are planked and attached to frames and ribs. The seams are sealed with battens (using Thicol) which are bolted with stainless steel nuts and bolts. The 1962 Richardson MY 43 shown on an earlier post is indeed a nice boat as I have had a very close look at her but the engines are suspect and I had to turn it down.

Anyone interested in a partially restored 36 foot Richardson aluminum plank? Teak & mahogany - stored inside for many years. Email me....