Thanks for these shots to Pete Ludlow. You could call some of this post “Yachts a Million 5 Redux.”
Gene Chaser appeared on this blog back last fall, but from different angles. As of this late April writing, she’s in Miami. Some great photos of her and the yacht she supports can be seen here.
I strike out here. I don’t know the Rambler story, but clearly she’s out and rambling, unlike Sea Monster, at least last I heard. Remember Santandrea?
Jaguar has come into the sixth boro several times towing in schooners for conversion into eating establishments.
Magnet, Metal Shark’s expedition catamaran, was in the boro last fall.
Arriva has carried several names since launch in 2001.
As Vajoliroja, she had a quite flashy celebrity owner. She’s Turkish built.
Again, many thanks to Pete for sharing these scenes not previously seen on tugster.
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June 11, 2022 at 11:40 pm
George Schneider
Pete certainly is sharing some wonderful shots with us! They’re a great variety of interesting vessels, plus the high vantage point makes for great background and lighting. I’ve been wondering if his secret is a drone, or a 10-ton telephoto lens.
RAMBLER I strongly believe is one of the handsome and tough oilfield “Utility Boats” built by Universal Iron Works in Houma LA. The bow, bridge, and stern have been reshaped, but the heavy hull and shape of the deckhouse are right for a Universal. I can’t find her listed anywhere, but she’s obviously converted into a “Yacht tender” (floating toy box) so is probably under a flag-of-convenience, and these Utility boats were originally measured at 99 Gross Tons, so wouldn’t have an IMO number or figure in Lloyd’s Register. I’ll keep an eye open for her and report any identification I find.
Thank you for sharing your great photos with us, Pete!
June 12, 2022 at 12:12 pm
tugster
George– Thx so much for all yr comments. I’m still very curious about the history of Rambler.