[45tf]

I emailed this info to alloyed2sea earlier today:

Windsor, Ontario bought a used Roamer fireboat in 1967. Can't remember now where they bought it and don't know if they still have it. Used mostly for fun I think, no one knew how to drive a boat but that didn't stop them. Saw the City Officials out for rides sometimes. The boat usually patrolled the big fireworks show that Detroit and Windsor put on every year, and at the end of the show ran around at speed across and against the leaving boat traffic shining their searchlight at everyone causing more problems than they were helping. Idiots. In the photo (before all the lights were added) note all the 'suits' with no PFD's, standing on the sidedecks in streetshoes.

[Charlie D]

Also notice the dock lines on the fore deck, ready to fall off into the water and tangle in the props. Don't ask me how I know so much about it.

[hat4349]

Originally Posted by Charlie D

Also notice the dock lines on the fore deck, ready to fall off into the water and tangle in the props. Don't ask me how I know so much about it.

Okay someone has to do ask the obvious, how do you know so much about it?

[RLDT]

I just purchased a 1958 Roamer Express 28 in pretty fair condition with twin 327Fs, Hull# ROX28-128. I'm finding little information about the 58 Express. The 58 does not look like the 57 and earlyer, it's more like the 35' Express and the factory spec sheet is very different from the 57 Express. Thanks David

[yachtsmanbill]

Finally made it here after a 2 year HIATUS. I bought a 1974 64 foot Hatteras that was a hurricane boat in April of '06 and put my beloved Roamer in the barn for the meanwhile.
1963 36 aluminum riviera HT RXP 36 1603R if memory serves me. Extensive mods with custom bullwark forward, fly bridge etc etc. I know that Eric will expound on this for me... I'm off to spend a LOOONG weekend on the Hatt Trick. ws

[hat4349]

Enjoy the Hat, quite a step up from a 37 foot to a 64 foot. Don't get lost with all that room.

[vagabond]

My wife and I are the proud owners of "VAGABOND", she is a 43' Steel Roamer. We got her in July of 2000. We have had much joy with her. Right now I am replacing the steel in the bottom aft section, 1 foot on each side of the keel, and the lower transom area. It sat for years before we got it and has some rust damage in those areas. I was tired of all the little patches and decided to bite the bullet and just replace the steel. twin diesels that do not use much fuel is nice to have. The welding is going great just wish I did not have a full time job and could work on it everyday.

My suggestion to anyone needing steel patches is get a wire feed welder and just practice on some scrap. I have done stick welding but never tried a wirefeed. WOW! Sure is easier.

She is definitely a survivor.

[yachtsmanbill]

Thanks Hat 4349 ! Its sure easy to get lost with a triple cabin yacht!
VAGABOND... I finally bought a Miller 235 mig unit with a spoolmatic gun for the aluminum. Wire welding is the way to go! Use gas and not flux core wire tho... ws

[Shangri-La]

Here is what looks like a 1964 46' Roamer docked on the Menominee River in Menominee, MI. I'm still trying to find the owner to get more info from him.

[Alanglois]

Eric - It was nice to see a Roamer interloper making comment on the Huron, OH Commanders Club Rendezvous! I wanted to update the information on your list of Known Survivors. The Kimberly Ann is Hull # RDP 41-3502R which was formerly the Mint Julip out of Rochester, NY. I restored her and moved her to Mentor Harbour Yacht Club just east of Cleveland, OH. I will be trying to get you a couple more Yard Roamers hull numbers from the surrounding area - one being a steel Offshore and another a steel 37 Riviera. Thanks for the generous comments and take a look on the official Commander Club web site for many more pictures and a great commentary on our vessel. I think they have more pics of the Kimberly Ann than of any of the Commanders!

Al

[alloyed2sea]

Al -
Great work representing us at the Commander Club Rendezvous.
Also appreciate the hull# for "Kimberly Ann" - will now add her star to the Roamer firmament.
Pretty amazing how many Roamers are extant and in good hands; folks regularly send in photoEz of Roamers from all over the world
Cheers!
Eric
PS - Can send you an updated copy of the List of "Known Survivors" if you private msg me your regular email address: cant post excel spreadsheets on YFs.
"Tin Tonic"
1967 CC Roamer Riviera 37 (AL)
RXP-37-3501
Manufacture date: DEC '66

[coyojosh]

Greetings,

I have a couple updates for Survivors. The 41' Roamer here: "1968 Regal RDP-41-25** (AL) """The Roamer""" FL FB. Not bad; 427s??" Actually has T 6V53s. I have just placed a bid on this boat.

I also saw mention, but can't find it now, of a 1960 Steel Roamer listed as 35' and residing in Texas. The boats' name is listed as "In Too Deep" and I am 99% sure I owned this boat in the early 90s. It had no name when I bought it and after some thought to the matter I named it "N 2 Deep" Arctic Springs, for my riverfront neighborhood on the Ohio River in Jeffersonville, IN, which is directly across the river from Louisville, KY. The boat had T 283s and ran great. It was equipped with only the basics. I sold it to a fellow who was taking it to Kentucky (or Barkley) lake in western Kentucky to reskin the bottom and live aboard. I always thought the boat was a 32 footer, but never actually measured it.

[Brian]

Foud a Roamer up here.
Not sure if it is accounted for...
http://www.pacificboatbrokers.com/de..._Number=PS1221

[bfgilman]

Ahoy Maties, new to the Roamer life with the purchase last week of a 1960 31' Roamer (I believe a Regal). Her hull is #ROX 31 170. I bought her in Clatskanie, OR. She now lies in Portland, OR on the mighty Columbia. She's in fine shape for a 49 year old steelie. The weather is warming up and I'm looking forward to fixing some leaky windows, replacing the heater, fixing the Lectra San, and hopefully haul out at the end of the season and paint the bottom, replace the zincs, etc. I've only owned sailboats before, and this boat is so awesome. I have to step out doors every few hours to take another look at her cuz I am in love! She is currently named Capt. M.T. Pockets. I am unaware of previous names or locales this boat has lived in her long lifetime. I am going to buy the records package from the link above to learn more about her.


Brad

[Shangri-La]

You have a beautiful boat there Brad. But I believe you have a Riviera instead of a Regal.
http://www.geocities.com/alloyed2sea/Regal_31.html