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Yacht Watching; Palm Beach - October 2009

Discussion in 'Boat Shows & Yacht Watching' started by CaptTom, Oct 12, 2009.

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  1. viking 58, Oct 13, 2009
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    great photos, getting me excited to come down for FLIBS.
  2. Brian, Oct 13, 2009
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    Great photos.
    Keep 'em coming as we miss seeing them now that cooler temperatures are settling in here!

    Apperently ABD are working on their 72' trawler again after completing several other projects including a new transit/passenger ferry and two pilot boats all for Vancouver.
    The new 72' is a smaller sister to "Exodus" and "Andrea Cay" and more along the lines of their "High Pockets".
    Nice boats!
  3. hbyachtboy, Oct 13, 2009
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    Keep them coming

    Keep them coming. Looking great so far!
  4. CaptTom, Oct 13, 2009
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    Thanks everyone. There's more coming.
    BTW, it was another 90-degree day in South FLA, now going on about two weeks. So to beat the heat, head to the water.

    Here's a big Ocean screaming by.

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  5. CaptTom, Oct 13, 2009
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    I don't know about you, but I wouldn't have my guests on the bow when cruising like this. Remember, it's not the speed that kills but the sudden stop.

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  6. OutMyWindow, Oct 13, 2009
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    Work that camera there CaptTom, the PNW is heading into a depressing rainy season, and your photography will be my (our) mood lighting.
  7. CaptTom, Oct 13, 2009
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    Hmmmm, a home? Looks like someone took up residence.

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  8. CaptTom, Oct 13, 2009
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    Classic Hatt cruising by. Timeless lines, always a head turner.

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  9. CaptTom, Oct 13, 2009
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    Another one taking off for the stars.

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  10. CaptTom, Oct 13, 2009
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    Pipe Dreams!

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  11. CaptTom, Oct 13, 2009
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    Vikings at the yard.

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  12. CaptTom, Oct 13, 2009
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    M/Y Phaedra is a 122' Delta triple deck.

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  13. CaptTom, Oct 13, 2009
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    Couldn't get a good side shot of the Broward Yachtfisherman, so you'll have to settle for the bow view. Note the unique anchor and mounting plate.

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  14. YachtForums, Oct 13, 2009
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    Just caught the throttleman's name on the side of that Skater named Razor's Edge. It's Gary Ballough. We were next door neighbors about 10 years ago. Gary is considered one of the best throttlemen in offshore racing. Back in 1997, he throttled a 28' canopied Skater owned by Doug Kelly. When the two parted ways, I stepped into the drivers seat on one of Doug's boats, a 26' Creative Native named "Graped Ape". Possibly the squirreliest deep-v ever built, but it could slice through slop better than most boats twice the size. Almost impossible to turn a buoy without spinning, it was the first and last time I ever raced with Doug, who held a beer in one hand and throttles in the other. 'Nuff said.

    Great shots as always Tom! Considering the platform you were shooting from, they are remarkable. Hopefully we can get down to Lauderdale before FLIBS for a photo shoot.
  15. CaptTom, Oct 13, 2009
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    Thanks Carl. I do have a bunch of blurry shots as it's hard to focus when you're doing over 50 mph.
    Case in point...

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  16. maldwin, Oct 13, 2009
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    I thought the speed limit was 25 in that part of the ICW
  17. Yacht News, Oct 13, 2009
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    Tom, looks like you need to hide from the coast guard :)
  18. CaptTom, Oct 13, 2009
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    Near the Lake Worth inlet just off the ICW is a place called Peanut Island. On any given Sunday you'll find craft of all sizes either anchored and rafted together, or up on the beach, and that's when the games begin. It's party city until the sun goes down (and later for those die-hards). You can see just about anything, with plenty of beverages passing over the lips of those young and old, BBQ's from hibachi style to full blown gas grills, and everyone just taking in the sun and sights. When you get too cold up north, come on down for some hot action.

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  19. CaptTom, Oct 13, 2009
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    Of course we were only doing 25 there. It's other places where we opened up a little more.
  20. PropBet, Oct 13, 2009
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    Nice to see Phaedra out there, and looking great indeed.
    She is one of my favorite Delta's around. She looks just as nice inside as she does out. Delta doesn't build a lot of boats, but they do build fine boats. They are a great example of quality versus quantity.

    Nice to see the great shots Capt. Tom

    Looking forward to more!
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