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35' Vinette Boatworks North Channel Pilothouse Trawler
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I am proud to present this Vinette North Channel 35 to the market. Her keel was laid in 1999 her steel hull was complete in 2000, and 5 years later, this robust cruiser was launched. Built by Vinette Shipyards, this 35 footer is built like a ship. Commercial features and construction methods, combined with a wonderful hull form present you with the opportunity to own a true gem. Hard to think of a place to start in describing her. As I took these pictures, I kept tripping over so many design and safety elements, I couldn’t believe it. Layout-wise, there is not a dark or unpleasant place to be on this vessel. Large safety glass commercial grade windows are mounted low enough to enjoy the views from every seat in her salon, and helm. Extra windows were added in the helm area so that you can monitor all aboard, as well as other marine traffic from one spot. Her covered aft deck is a great place to shed outdoor wear and gear without bringing the mess inside. Her huge transom door and level walk to the dock make her one of the easiest boarding vessels I have ever been on. She is a great dog boat. No matter how big your dog is, you don’t have to pick him or her up to get on board. This North Channel 35 is set up for extended cruising in comfort, safety and efficiency. Not just words here. Her systems would remind you of the way an off shore sailboat is set up. She has two highly efficient solar panels up top, which were registering yesterday 2.5 amps on an overcast and rainy day. These panels, combined with her engine alternator, ensure that her battery banks are always at the ready. An inverter supplies 110 volts when needed. She has both pressure hot and cold fresh water, and manual sailboat pumps as well. Her galley is equipped with a very large offshore drop in refer and freezer by Adler Barbour, and powered with 12 volts. A Dickinson diesel fired fireplace supplies heat, which, combined with her extensive inventory of opening hatches keeps this cruiser warm and dry. Feel free to cook some pasta without making her muggy inside. A viewing window adds to the ambience in the main salon as her Dickinson silently keeps her comfortable inside. Her current owner cruises with his family and his children sleep in the salon with bunk style sleeping to port and a standard settee to starboard. Having been launched only 4 years ago, you may rest assured that this pilothouse trawler comes with the electronic package one would expect for safe and confident travel. The nav gear is listed in the Full Specs section of this listing. Those that have not owned a steel boat may be interested to learn of the material choice for this vessel. Steel was chosen for its strength in dealing with impacts, instant repair-ability in any location, and ease of altering, should other equipment be added. Other benefits such as modest maintenance requirements exist, but this touches on a few. Execution was superb. Notice the little channel on the pilothouse roof top which provides a hand hold and rain gutter, keeping those below from being drenched in a down pour. Every accessory on the vessel like cleats, stanchions, even the smoke stack for the fireplace, are all mounted “proud” of the deck surface to ensure that water ingress will never be a problem. Her only wood trim is inside, reducing exterior maintenance to an absolute minimum. The Vinette Shipyard 35 cruises for peanuts. Her John Deere powerplant runs like a top and pushes her around at 7.5 knots as an efficient cruise speed, and tops out at just over 9 knots. Another feature I found rare and unique was her swimstep. In itself, it is a great feature, but I think it also helps to show you the level of commitment her builders had to quality. Note the picture of the swimstep when you get to it. Notice the steel bumper that goes all the way around it, then blends in to a rub rail on the vessel. Go ahead, bump in to the dock or a pier in this mighty cruiser. How nice to be able to work in close quarters when docking and have the control of the bow thruster, the responsiveness of the John Deere, and the comforting knowledge that you have when even if you tag the dock on a windy day, you are only risking a couple minutes’ time to touch up the paint! This Vinnette was completely coated with epoxy paint and insulated during her construction, from the inside-out. She has a heavy steel hull, with a welded aluminum house. She has a keel protected propeller and rudder, commercial style thru hulls, and also the refinement of a lovely teak sole inside. Her aluminum house makes adding mounting chocks for kayaks or other equipment a fast operation, resulting in mounting points that will keep your gear safe and secure in any seaway. Please enjoy the pictures that I took under the FULL SPECS button, and please know that she is accurately represented. This is how she looks today, with no cleaning at all prior to shooting the shots. Thanks for visiting and enjoy seeing her details! | |||||||
Please call to discuss this vessel, or one of the vessels not currently advertised which are becoming available soon. Even if your acquisition is off in the future, there is information you should be considering and reviewing now. Allow us to guide you along the way and balance your requirements and tastes with the perfect vessel at the perfect price. Thanks so much for visiting, Walter | |||||||
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Wallace Yacht Company
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2730-D Washington Street Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA |
Toll-free 877-305-9828 Tel 360-379-3700 Fax 253-390-3033 Email Us walter@wallaceyachts.com |
