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Discussion in 'Vintage & Classic Yachts' started by alloyed2sea, Feb 23, 2013.

  1. alloyed2sea

    alloyed2sea Moderator

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    U noes, Defoes. The kinda yacht state governors and presidents deploe, no? Produced in Bay City, Michigan.
    Oh yes it is true, F-A-bulous oh, soe many years ago. Still a few remain afloat, much to our viewing pleasure.
    C-here.
    Cheers!
    -Eric
  2. alloyed2sea

    alloyed2sea Moderator

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    Maryland State Governors Ride

    Probably the much mis-understood Mr's Mandel & Agnew included.
    She's "Maryland Lady" - still afloat -- last seen Annapolis, MD.
    Cheers!
    -Eric

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    Honey Fitz

    Actually, everybody fitz, onboard this 92' Houseboat by Dofoe that is.
    Originally a commuter, JFK liked her alot, but RTR (Rested, Tanned, and Ready) Nixon thought her too small (He went on to buy the USS Sequoia). Check her out, recently restored by Moores Marine (Trumpy maniacs).
    CHeers!
    -Eric
    PS - 2 marks for anyone who knows why "Honey Fitz" nee "Lenore"; aka "Barbara Ann" lost her USS status.

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  4. discokachina

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    When I was in West Palm Beach at the Rybovich Marina I happened upon this iconic beauty receiving a little TLC!

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  5. Manusel

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    Helene of 1928 was a DEFOE.She was in Detroit looking pretty forlorn at last check. Anybody know the present status?

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    This is what she looked like in 2012

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