WEST COAST SAILBOAT SHOW

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Spring boat show time.  Vistited the Oakland show today and took a few photos.  

First, there is everyone's yacht tender -- The Porta Bote.  

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Then there is the new idea for carrying a tender on your yacht. I'm already in contact with the yacht yard on this one

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Bow is impressive, but for sure the two "wishbone" boom masts make a statement :eek:

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The boat is a Wylie 66 . . .

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On a more serious note, here a photos of the Beta diesel engine that appears to be a great one for the Ariel/Commander.

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The left side:

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Right side . .

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Prices run $5800 for the 10hp and $6500 for the 13.5hp engine.  The list of included equipment is more extensive than that offered by the competition (Yanmar).  

One interesting feature is the fresh water/raw water cooling.  Seawater is pumped through a heat exchanger and cools the fresh water in the closed system like air through a car's radiator.  Another is the manual pump fitted to the engine for changing oil.  

For more information see:  //www.betamarinenc.com

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Equal time (sort of) for the competition.  Here is the Yanmar 1GM10

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Side view:

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The sales person was a little vague on prices for the Yanmar saying "between $5000 and $6500."   Plus stuff.  :confused:

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Here is one of the more "hi-tech" boats in the show (note the raisable rudder) :cool:

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The hi-tech sail

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Note the proud skipper of this SF Bay Junk and its adjustable dagger board  

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The smallest boats on display (except for trailerables) were 32 feet.  Sail away prices for the 32's ran right around $125k.  Nice boats, but . . . All had wheel steering and most had boom or mast furling mains :mad:   Guess I'll stick with my Ariel