Who Wants one? Original 21.....considering orders.

3rdday · #1 06-04-2009, 12:53 AM

Please see the link.
My finished 21 on blocks at a friends.
We are producing a mold off the other 2nd 21 (the dirty one in the photos)Not changing anything on the hull, we are also considering lengethening the mold (with the advise of a naval architect and perhaps an additional source...) to produce a longer hull as well.I am serious and not pulling a prank. Sea trial available now on my own personal 21.

http://s233.photobucket.com/albums/e...art=0&newest=1

NoBones · #2 06-04-2009, 01:45 AM

Happy to see you saved the one in Cudjoe

See ya, Ken

strick · #3 06-04-2009, 01:53 AM

Was Duvall still on guard were I left him?... he had strick....I mean strict orders not to leave until you got there

strick

3rdday · #4 06-04-2009, 01:54 AM

Had been marinating way too long, at least 3 years. I was there the week before Mark took the photo last year, before the Conch Brothers Grafitti. The boat had moved since last year, we relocated and floated her.All that was peeking above the water looked like a crab buoy.I couldn't stand it anymore, had to do it saw where there where the state began initiatives to remove the deralict boats, she would have been history soon.

65Bowrider · #5 06-04-2009, 08:19 AM

I'm glad there were "strick" orders to guard this boat!
A great salvage job Brian, and I'm sure a lot of work... and definitely more to come. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
Let's see, 21's could be made into CC's, or with Seafari cabins ... or ... ???? Lots of possibilities.
Keep us posted!

Islandtrader · #6 06-04-2009, 08:39 AM

I don't suppose there was any of the windshield frame left around?

If so I would like to pop a mold off it.

3rdday · #7 06-04-2009, 07:53 PM

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I don't suppose there was any of the windshield frame left around?

If so I would like to pop a mold off it.

Sure I will help, I have it it is in two pieces but easily repaired, needs to be pressure washed. If you repair and promise to use a release agent you may splash a mold. I also have a couple aftermarket wells, with Hatches, they need to be cleaned up.

3rdday · #8 06-04-2009, 08:09 PM

Absolutely! That guard told me was getting tired of waiting. Several configurations; Original w/ bunks set up for I/O or outboard or CC with small forward cabin (like my personal boat), set up for Outboard. Also like the old dusky cc or contender cc with forward cabin. The original config would be most excellent for a dive boat leaving a huge cockpit. I want for everyone who dreams to have one, to be able to realize and enjoy experience what You& Skip, Terry, Myself and the fella in Hawaii experience. As you will very soon know and recall what a very different ride this beast offers. These are gifts to me, and I wish to gift to others. You are welcome to that windshield frame also, or get Terry to pop a part out for you, if its in your plans! Thanks for the kind words and support. I hope Mr. M finds joy in this also!

Bushwacker · #9 06-05-2009, 11:52 PM

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The original config would be most excellent for a dive boat leaving a huge cockpit.

Great save Brian! Was hoping someone would rescue that old gal before the state removed and scrapped it!

You're absolutely right about the original being a great dive boat! Look at all the folks on the Unohu in the picture below!

I made numerous dives off that boat and it would handle 4 guys, all their gear and 8 tanks and nobody felt crowded! Was also the best riding boat I've ever been on! The SeaCraft 23's used to have trouble keeping up with it whenever seas got over about 4'! The owner, climbing over the transom in that picture, used to dive 2 tanks almost every Saturday and Sunday of the year! He bought it new from Moesly in '65 at the Miami boat show (it was the boat on display!) and I think he was on engine No. 5 when he sold it in '92. He had retired and I lost touch with him and didn't know he was trying to sell it or I would have snapped it up in a heartbeat! Denny

Snookerd · #10 06-04-2009, 02:52 PM

Great job Brian-Glad to see her out of the water...........It is funny how great minds think alike with your business idea

Getting the job done is the important part and it looks like you are on your way...........Congrats. I too would love to offer any help on the project.