t s e B s ’ r e k Bro Tollycraft 34 Sport Sedan Is there a more quintessential Pacific Northwest boat than a Tollycraft? Born from the mind of legendary local boat designer Ed Monk (and later his equally esteemed son, Ed Monk Jr.) and bred in the Kelso, Washington, factory from the 1960s to 1996, this family of mostly midsized yachts is widely praised for bringing common sense seaworthiness, flair, and affordability to the motor cruising lifestyle. Even today, more than 20 years after Tollycraft production ceased, you would defy the odds if you cruised these waters for a summer and didn’t regularly run into a venerable Tolly, likely immaculate thanks to its doting owners. The Tollycraft 34 Sport Sedan is one of the many iterations of Tolly builds in that size range. If you hear the term “Tolly 34,” it could refer to several builds where the
basic structure is similar but interior lay- clock in a respectable 20-plus knots of cruisouts and flybridge schemes differ greatly. ing speed. The Sport Sedan also commonly The Sport Sedan model features that sump- features twin inboard diesel engines. tuous island-style berth in the V (before That there are still Tollys built in the it was mainstream) and guest stateroom ‘70s plying the waters and looking great with twin bunks below. Everything seems while doing it is perhaps the ultimate made to go the distance in comfort: large testimony to the design. They can be a stall shower in the head, spacious salon bargain too. At the time of this writing, a and galley, and plenty of stowage. newer Tollycraft 34 Sport Sedan (1989) is The exterior is where for sale with Elliott Bay the “sport” in the name Yacht Sales for a listed comes in, it is a decidprice of $69,500. Conedly sleeker look. The sider this: a brand-new large open cockpit is also LOA: 34’ • Beam: 12’ 6” • Draft: 2’ 10” Ranger Tug R-23, anquite angler friendly. Displacement: 17,000 lbs. other build celebrated Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black): While not known for for the virtues of good breaking records at top 288 gals./77 gals./28 gals. sense and affordability, speed, Tollys are known Local Broker: Elliott Bay Yacht Sales, is over $90,000. Which to be economical fuel (206) 285-9563 one would you rather sippers and generally Web: elliottbayyachtsales.com take to Alaska?
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Cal 39 There’s good reason why J.C. Chandor—writer and director of the survivalat-sea movie All is Lost—picked the Cal 39 as the sailboat upon which Robert Redford’s character is depicted taking on the elements solo. The unassuming Cal 39 and its close cousin the Cal 40 are widely considered the most popular Cal sailboats ever built, the origins of which date back to the legendary partnership between builder Jack Jenson and designer Bill Lapworth in the 1960s. The Cal 39 popped up in 1978 during a time of turmoil for the company as it was sold to larger corporate conglomerates and as the manufacturing migrated from the West Coast through Florida and then Massachusetts.
Like many boats of this era, when What is appealing about these boats you hear “Cal 39,” the name refers to a is the price point. Built to be affordable subfamily of similar builds: original Cal to mere mortals back in the day, they are 39s, MK IIs, MK IIIs, and even a brief run extra affordable now in 2019. Long as you of a model beyond. They all are consid- get a trustworthy survey and make sure ered performance cruisers, known for everything is in good shape, you could comfortable open water passages with walk away with a sweet world traveler features like the small for a steal. working cockpit and the There’s a Cal 39, generous accommodaone of the originals tions below. Cals also from 1978, for sale at LOA: 39’ • Beam: 12’ • Draft: 6’ 7” clip along at a decent the time of this writing Displacement: 17,000 lbs. pace with its fi n keel from Waterline Boats in and narrow, seaworthy Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black): Seattle for a listed price 50 gals./40 gals./15 gals. shape. A 50-horsepower of $35,900. Perkins inboard diesel is Local Broker: Waterline Boats, commonly standard and (206) 282-0110 seems like a good match. Web: waterlineboats.com
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