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Cruiser racer with winning gene.

The era of the performance cruiser began 30 years ago with the Dehler 34. Today, the new Dehler 34 is the direct successor of this cult yacht. Discover the original performance cruiser in its modern form!

Exterior design

Dehler yachts blend dynamic performance, innovative engineering, and sleek, timeless aesthetics

Interior design

Dehler interiors merge elegant craftsmanship, versatile layouts, and advanced functionality for a luxurious and practical onboard experience.

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The Dehler 34 allows you to customise her interior, ensuring comfort and functionality tailored to your specific needs. Whether you choose a standard spacious setup or a performance-oriented layout, each option maximises the use of space and is designed to enhance your sailing experience.

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The Dehler 34 embodies the perfect blend of innovation and tradition. This versatile yacht transforms seamlessly from a comfortable cruiser to a high-performance racer, adapting to every sailing style. With her advanced design and meticulous craftsmanship, the Dehler 34 delivers an unparalleled sailing experience, making every voyage a memorable adventure. Andreas Unger - Product Manager

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Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS Outboard

The 34 GLS OB for sale near you offers all of the excitement of the 34 GLS I/O with the unsurpassed ease of maintenance of outboard engines. The 34 GLS’ cockpit features two cockpit L-shaped seating areas. The portside seating has an adjustable backrest while the larger starboard side seating converts into a large, aft facing sunpad. The lower salon features an aft stateroom, a dinette that converts into a berth, fridge, and microwave. This boat is fully designed to maximize stress-free fun on the water.

The 34 GLS’s cockpit features two cockpit L-shaped seating areas. The portside seating has an adjustable backrest that when flipped in the aft facing position, makes a companion seat. On the larger starboard side, the aft backrest can flipped into the forward position to create a large aft-facing sunpad. There is also a personal, aft-facing seat on the port side to comfortably watch swimmers.

The 34 GLS OB is powered by twin Mercury Verados 300 hp engines. The joystick piloting allows you to navigate with ease at the top speed of 45 mph.

Cockpit Galley

The galley features a fiberglass inlay sink, fridge, grill, and storage.

Luxury Finishes

Cruisers Yachts incorporates numerous intricate details for superior finishes. 316L-grade stainless steel metal components enhance durability throughout the vessel, reinforcing key elements such as deck cleats, rail stanchions, arch legs, and sump and bilge pump foundations. Cutting-edge machines and hand-sewn techniques create high-quality upholstery. Top-quality materials are used for a classic and durable interior look. Exotic woods are meticulously selected, machine-sanded, and finished to withstand marine environments.

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2022 Cruisers Yachts 34GLS

• By Capt. Chris Caswell
• April 6, 2022

The new Cruisers Yachts 34GLS is the latest iteration of the popular GLS series from Cruisers Yachts, which persists in claiming that GLS stands for Grand Luxury Sport. But I like to think it stands for Great Little Ship. This yacht defines family fun—if you look up “family fun” in the dictionary, you’ll find a picture of the 34GLS. Well, not really, but you get the idea.

The 34GLS is aimed at day outings and occasional overnight adventures, and it has enough speed (45 mph) with twin Mercury Verado outboards to satisfy all the towed water-toy needs.

Outboards generally preclude a usable transom platform, but the 34GLS has two “wings” extending alongside the engines as well as a comfortably wide walkway forward of the outboards, with all the plumbing and connections hidden so no one will trip. Like the rest of the cockpit, the area is covered with SeaDek for a cushy nonslip surface.

Interior and Accessories

The cockpit seating is offset to allow a rear-facing seat to port, the outdoor galley console, and a settee with a back that flips to become either a companion seat or aft-facing lounge. To starboard is an L-shaped settee, also with a flipping back for facing aft or forming a sun pad when folded flat. Cruisers gets credit not just for two perfectly finished tables (standard), but also for providing dedicated stowage (in a bag for varnish protection).

The mini galley includes a sink, but be sure to order the optional grill, fridge or ice maker for serious outings, and maybe even the fridge drawer under the helm seat. A standard fiberglass hardtop covers the cockpit, and our boat had both the optional SureShade to stretch the sun protection and an opening sunroof.

The skipper gets a well-arranged throne with a bench seat (adult-plus-kid size), and a Simrad electronics package with twin 9-inch displays in an eyebrowed dash to prevent reflections.  

The bow seating is via a passage to port, with a closing windshield and wind door to protect the cockpit. This is an area where parents worry, but Cruisers made the coamings high at 33 inches. The cockpit is even deeper at about 40 inches for safety.

There’s nothing unusual forward, with wraparound seats, a pedestal table that becomes a sun pad, and a 48-quart cooler. The forward-facing seats have flip-down armrests with beverage holders. The windlass ($7,355) tucks under a flush foredeck hatch, with push-button controls at the helm and at the bow.

Going below, I was impressed by the sliding screen door and usual fiberglass door. One night of dodging no-see-ums and you’ll also appreciate them. Cruisers managed to jigsaw all the important things into the living area, with a pair of settees that convert to a 77-by-48-inch double berth using the dining table, and our test boat had the optional fridge and microwave for morning coffee. A second cabin is just aft, with a single 6-by-3-foot berth tucked athwartships—perfect for a kid or mother-in-law.

A strong selling point for the 34GLS is the enclosed head with a Dometic electric flush toilet, and a counter with a vessel sink and Euro faucet. It’s a wet head with a wraparound shower curtain, a shower wand, and an opening port to vent the steam.

Cruisers also gets points for paying attention to details, such as the fully finished lockers. Lift a hatch and you find all the plumbing carefully secured and labeled in a white-finished bilge for easy cleaning. A sump handles the shower and sink so soapy water doesn’t go into the bilge, and Cruisers doesn’t cut any corners on construction with the 34GLS. The all-fiberglass hull is reinforced with rot-free foam and glass stringers, plus numerous molded sections for monocoque strength. I was also impressed by the deep gutters in the deck hatches, which should easily handle enthusiastic washdowns or downpours without water leaking belowdecks.

Our test boat had the standard Merc 300 Verados with Joystick Piloting, but you can up the ante to 350, 400 or even 450R outboards if you have a need for speed. For the Great Lakes, the 34GLS can also be fitted with Volvo Penta or MerCruiser sterndrives up to 350 hp each, but you’d lose the immense utility room under the cockpit sole. With outboards, that cavern can handle a 5 kW Kohler diesel generator, although our 34 boasted the inverter ($6,740) that can power the air conditioning ($6,235) for up to six hours.

The 34GLS has hydraulic trim tabs as standard, but the boat came up flat and fast during our test without needing a nudge from the tabs to get onto plane. Because we ran flat at speed, I suspect the tabs are there to balance the boat when Aunt Edna parks to one side.

The bottom was designed by Ocean Five naval architects, a growing force in production boats, and it sliced neatly through wakes and chop with its 21-degree transom deadrise without throwing spray everywhere. The 34GLS is fun to drive too, and the skipper is going to have people lined up saying, “My turn, my turn!”

If you’re looking around, check out the Scout 350LXZ ($551,000), which is a foot shorter but offers triple outboards.

Whether you’re entertaining a bunch of friends or getting away for a lazy weekend, the Cruisers 34GLS fulfills the promise of grand luxury sport; even better, it’s also a great little ship.

How We Tested

• Engine: Twin 300 hp Mercury Verado V-8s
• Drive/Prop: Outboard/16″ x 16.5″ Enertia 3-blade stainless steel
• Gear Ratio: 1.85:1 Fuel Load: 200 gal. Water on Board: 0 gal. Crew Weight: 400 lb

High Points 

• Immense finished stowage throughout, including for large items such as fenders.
• Clearly labeled and user-friendly dash, with shifter and throttles, joystick, and trim-tab controls in the armrest.
• Wide walkway to the bow from the cockpit with high coamings.
• Deep hatch gutters with rubber seals and double drains.
• Needs more handrails for moving around the cockpit safely, and the strange knee-high rails on the seats are too low.
• Getting into the aft cabin past the stairs requires a bit of wiggling.

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34 Fountain 2022 Boat For Sale

Asking price: $434,900.

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Last updated Aug 23, 2024

34' Fountain 2022

2022 Fountain 34 SC Converted Triple Mercury 300 Verado's (147 hours/47 hours), White engine pkg. w/ Bright Atlantic Blue Metallic mohawk paint). DTS controls. Mercury 380 K-Planes. Reverso automatic engine flushing system. Custom paint & graphics. Paint matched hardtop, console & dash area. Gloss White powder coating. Light Gray Cool Touch upholstery w/ Blue Electric Diamante accents & piping, Blue stitching & White Alpha quilted panels. Titanium/Aegean Blue SC foam flooring mat. Bow thruster. Shadow-Caster RGB LED interior/exterior lighting control system. Dual Garmin GPSmap 8616 16" multi-function displays. Garmin VHF & antenna - 215 AIS. Garmin xHD 24: dome radar. Garmin full function hydraulic autopilot. Simrad NSS9 EVO3S engine monitoring display. Fusion RA 770 touch screen entertainment center w/ built in Wi-Fi. JL Audio speaker system w/ (2) 8.8" LED spkrs., (4) 7.7" LED spkrs., (4) 6.5" LED spkrs., (4) 10" LED subs, (2) 600W 6 ch amps, (2) 600W mono block amps, & (6) additional coaxial spkrs. w/ supporting amp system. XM Radio ready option. Additional USB outlet in dash. Stitched leather wrapped steering wheel. Magnetic analog dash mounted compass. 30 gal. livewell. Electric aft SureShade (Light Gray). FWD cockpit sailshade (Light Gray). Starboard side dive door w/ ladder. Double row helm stand up bolsters. Enclosed head w/ ceramic toilet, overboard discharge, fresh water/raw water & holding tank, fresh water sink. Screened portlight. Fresh & raw water wash downs. Transom shower. Anchor windlass w/ thru hull striker plate, polished stainless steel plow, 15' of 5/16" galvanized chain & 150' of 5/8" 8-strand braided rope. Battery charging system. Dash & helm seat covers. Full boat cover. Triple axle aluminum trailer included.

 Financing and insurance options available, all 2005 and newer model year trades considered. Call for more info and demo scheduling.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Big Thunder Marine.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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34' Fountain HIGHLIGHTS

• Yacht Details: 34' Fountain 2022
• Location: Lake Ozark, MO
• Engines: Mercury
• Last Updated: Aug 23, 2024
• Asking Price: $434,900
• Max Draft: 2' 5''

34' Fountain additional information

• Beam: 9' 6''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Fuel Tank: 1 x 418|gallon
• Fresh Water: 1 x 10|gallon

With the introduction of the head-turning 34SC, Fountain brings its unique brand of high-performance style and quality to a center console world that just a few short years ago was nothing but boring vanilla white. In the cockpit, stand-up bolsters with a full-width back seat create a bold look. On the transom, options range from twin 300 Verados up to 450Rs and even triple engine applications. Well equipped standard, buyers can also customize from a wide range of color choices when it comes to hull side graphics, T-top accents, powder coating, cockpit upholstery and even flooring patterns.

CONSTRUCTION

• NMMA Certified
• Positive Lift Hull - Double Step, Pad Keel, Notch Transom
• Three Piece Construction - Hull, Liner, Deck
• Stringer Grid and Transom - High Density Composite, Fiberglass Reinforced
• Cored Inner Liner - Fiberglass, Self-Bailing, Anti-Skid Deck
• Bonded - Glued Through Bolted and Tabbed (Deck, Stringer Grid, Hull, Liner) 
• High Density Cored - Hull Sides, Deck, and Liner
• Hull Side Graphics - Paint, (4) Graphic Options
• Rub Rail - Vinyl Extrusion (Black or White), Stainless Steel Insert
• Cleats (6) - 8" Pull-Up

 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL

• Bilge Pumps 2000 GPH, Float Switches by Ultra Safety Systems
• Engine Controls - Mercury DTS, Engine Trim
• Fuel Filters - Mercury
• Fuel Tank - HD Aluminum, Painted for Corrosion Resistance, EPA Compliant
• Horn - Electric
• Propellers - Mercury, Stainless Steel, Performance Matched
• Steering - Electric/Hydraulic, Mercury
• Trim Tabs - Livorsi 1050, Hydraulic, Hard Anodized Billet Aluminum
• Wiring - Tinned, Color Coded
• Cockpit Courtesy, LED
• Navigation, LED
• Spreader (4) - On T-Top, Forward (2), Aft (2)
• T-Top Light Bar - LED, 10K Lumens
• Underwater - RGB
• Lighting Control System - Shadow-Caster, Computerized, RGB, Cockpit, Underwater
• Charging System - All Batteries, Automatic
• House Battery (1) - House Bank
• Start Batteries - (2) Twin, (3) Triple

DASH FEATURES

• Panel - Carbon Fiber Reinforced
• Steering Wheel - Stainless Steel with Knob
• Switches - Push Button, LED Lights
• Aft Facing Seat - Upholstered Seat and Backrest
• Bow Handrails - Recessed
• Bow Seating - Integrated Back Rest, Drink Holders, Storage Underneath
• Chaise Lounge Console Seat - Forward, Double Wide, Articulating Arm Rests, Drink Holders
• Flooring - Color-Coordinated, Cockpit Sole, Deck Walkaround, T-Top Mat with Logo
• Gunwale Coaming Bolsters - Port and Starboard, Upholstered, Padded, Patterned With Logo
• Head - Ceramic Toilet, Overboard Discharge, Fresh Water/Raw Water Holding Tank
• Helm Seat - Flip Up Bolsters, Articulating Arm Rests, Fold Down Foot Rests
• Ladder - Safety, Slide-In
• Coating - Gloss Black, Gloss White
• Shower - Transom, Pressurized
• Sink - Fresh Water
• Storage Lockers (5) - Below Deck, Including (4) with Overboard Diaphragm Discharge Pumps
• T-Top - Fiberglass, Overhead Storage
• T-Top Support Frame - Custom Welded Aluminum
• Transom Door - Starboard at Stern Platform
• Upholstery Package - Premium, Patterned, Quilted, Color Match Inserts
• Washdown - Fresh Water, Raw Water

ELECTRONICS

• Garmin Electronics Package:
• Displays - Dual, GPSMAP-8616, 16"
• Transducer - Airmar B60
• Mercury Engine Monitoring - Vessel View 502, Twin Engines Except 450Rs
• Mercury Engine Monitoring - Vessel View 903, Triple Engines and Twin 450Rs

AUDIO SYSTEM

• Fusion RA 770 Touch Screen Entertainment Center with Built-in Wi-Fi
• JL Audio Components:
• Amplifier - (2) 600-Watt, 6 Channel, Marine Class D
• Amplifier -(2) 600-Watt, Mono Block, Marine Class D
• Speakers (4) - M Series Coaxial, 6.5" LED Light Rings
• Speakers (6) - M Series Coaxial, 7.7" LED Light Rings
• Speakers (2) - M Series Coaxial, 8.8" LED Light Rings
• Speakers (4) - Subwoofer, M Series, 10", LED Light Rings 

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IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Complete with walk-around capabilities, galley and convertible sun pad, the 34 LS carries the functionality and heritage of luxury sport yachting set by its predecessor, the 38 LS. Captain and guests will enjoy multiple lounging and social zones above deck, while a quiet refuge complete with sleeping accommodation and private head await below.

PERFORMANCE

Power to perform.

Paired with Mercury ® propulsion, the 34 LS is ready to perform. Outfitted with glass cockpit integrated electronics and the latest Garmin ® Marine navigation systems, captains will enjoy the ease of use and navigation aboard.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

L.o.a w/ intergrated platform.

34'9"

HEIGHT: WATERLINE TO STANDARD HARDTOP

8'7"

HEIGHT: WATERLINE TO GARMIN® RADAR

10'1"

3'1"

FUEL CAPACITY

200 gallons

WATER CAPACITY

Holding tank capacity, deadrise at transom.

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Our 34’ Series has proven to withstand an absolute beating that would destroy most boats. Yet a Munson will continue to get the job done for decades. Our 34’ landing craft are in service from the Arctic Slope to Antarctica moving supplies from icebreakers to McMurdo Station. It is a proven workhorse that is capable of transporting full size vehicles, first responders, and heavy equipment up to 4-5 tons.

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Model: 34-44 Sport

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Model: 34-43 Sport

San Juan Islands, WA: M/V Kittiwake is used to enjoy all that the San Juan Islands have to offer. Twin Volvo D4-260 HP diesel inboards easily provide a 25-30 knot cruise for travelling long distances. The open stern cockpit provides lots of room to fish and seat passengers. Volvo joystick controls make her easy to maneuver in tight quarters. Additional outfitting includes a side boarding door, hydraulic bow door, davit for pulling pots, Garmin radar/plotter/sounder and SiriusXM Bluetooth stereo.

Model: 34-42 Utility

Haiti: World Vision has supported long-term programs focused on community development since 1959. The organization has also provided relief supplies and assisted with the recovery from major natural disasters. Their 34’ Munson is used to support their relief efforts as well as transport personnel and supplies. Outfitting includes flip up deck seating for 12 passengers, outboard motor guard, integrated anchor storage, and a canvas enclosure to protect the pilot station.

Model: 34-41 Patrol

Suquamish, WA: Puget Sound is the home of the native Suquamish people. The Suquamish Tribal Police Department uses their 34’ Munson landing craft for marine patrols, dive operations, as well as crime and narcotics investigations. Outfitting includes D-rubber fendering, push knees, outboard motor guard, tow post, LED flood lights, search light , davit, walk around wheelhouse, SHOXS 2000 seats, and a hydraulic net roller.

Model: 34-40 OSR

Stevens Village, AK: Stevens Village is a small, remote settlement along the Yukon River, in Central Alaska. Their 34’ Munson landing craft, the “Stevens Village Responder”, operates as an oil spill response vessel for the TransAlaska Pipeline. Outfitting includes a hydraulic boom reel, tow post, engine guard, push knees, side doors, lifting davit, washdown pump, LED deck lights, deck winch, cabin heat, and 12V fuel transfer pump for refueling small craft.

Model: 34-39 Fire

Braintree, MA: Located in the Greater Boston area, the Town of Braintree’s coastal location provides direct access to port, rail, air and highway facilities. Their 34’ Munson fire/rescue boat is outfitted with a Hale 1500 GPM fire pump with bow & stern discharges and Class B foam system. The cabin incorporates two EMS benches for transporting injured patients, head compartment, galley with refrigerator and SCBA bottle storage. Additional outfitting includes a Garmin 7610 radar/plotter/sounder with side scan sonar, Flir thermal imaging night vision camera, port & starboard dive doors, push knees, tow post and outboard motor guard.

Model: 34-38 Utility

Port Jefferson, NY: The Town of Brookhaven is located centrally on Long Island and bounded by Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The Brookhaven Division of Harbors and Waterways uses this 34’ Munson for maintaining navigation aids, dive operations, environmental cleanup and emergency response calls. Outfitting includes bow push knees, lifting davit, tow post, port & starboard side doors and dive bottle rack. The outboard motors are installed on hydraulic jack plates for shallow water operations.

Model: 34-37 Utility

Lake Havasu, AZ: Arizona State Parks uses their 34’ Munson as a multipurpose vessel for transporting work crews, heavy equipment, aids to navigation and fire fighting. Outfitting includes a side boarding door, cargo deck tie down pockets, lifting davit, tow post, wash down pump, 500 GPM fire pump, bow thruster, and triple axle trailer.

Model: 34-36 Dive

Kona, Hawaii: Pacific Rim Divers is one of the premier dive companies on the Big Island. They currently operate a 34’ Munson dive boat that is USCG certified for 15 persons. Outfitting includes passenger bench seating, 30 dive bottle racks, hot water shower, camera rinsing table, snack table, water cooler, head compartment, port & starboard side dive doors, bimini top, lifting davit, large swim step with 2 dive ladders and triple axle trailer with extendable tongue.

Model: 34-35 Utility

Houston, TX: ACCP specializes in transporting USDA and MARPOL regulated waste from cruise ships, Navy vessels and other maritime port waste needs. Their 34’ Munson is outfitted with a MaxiLift telescoping boom crane, air conditioned cabin with seating for four passengers, push knees, tow post, engine guard, lifting eyes, soft fendering system, generator, and triple axle trailer.

Model: 34-34 Tender

Muscat, Oman: A pair of these 34’ tenders are used for transporting full size vehicles, divers, and personnel from the mothership. Outfitting includes seating for 15 passengers, side boarding doors, dive ladder, fresh water washdown system, 2000 watt inverter, battery charger, Garmin radar/plotter/sounder, stereo with 4 speakers, rubber deck matting, and 12V anchor windlass.

Model: 34-33 OSR

Fairbanks, AK: The Rampart Responder operates as an oil spill response vessel for the TransAlaska Pipeline. Outfitting includes a tow post, engine guard, push knees, side doors, lifting davit, washdown pump, LED deck lights, search light, deck winch, cabin heat, and 12V fuel transfer pump for refueling small craft.

Model: 34-32 Sport

Istanbul, Turkey: M/V Aurelia is used to access remote islands within the Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean. Outfitting includes interior seating for six passengers, head compartment, Garmin 1040xs radar/ plotter/sounder, flip-out bow door ramps, tow post, engine guard and triple axle trailer.

Model: 34-31 Utility

Lake Minnetonka, MN: Lake Minnetonka is a boating paradise with numerous bays, peninsulas, parks, and islands. M/V Wetatanka services a private home located on Big Island, which is only accessible by boat. Outfitting includes port & starboard boarding doors, pilot & co-pilot suspension seats, aft seat locker, cabin heater, Garmin 1040xs plotter/sounder, and triple axle trailer. The outboard motors are installed on hydraulic jack plates for shallow water operations.

Model: 34-30 Military

Middle East: These 34’ military landing craft incorporate a 23’ long cargo deck with removable seating for 20 troops, rubber deck matting and side doors for diving operations. Additional outfitting includes two Shockwave G-Force shock mitigating seats, deck crane, tow post, tow line reel, motor guard, and lifting eyes. Electronics include a Garmin GPS, depth sounder, loud hailer, VHF and battery charger. Twin 225 HP outboards provide a 25 knot top speed with 6000 lb payload.

Model: 34-29 Utility

Seward, AK: Kenai Fjords National Park is home to some of the most breathtaking vistas in North America. M/V Halibut Cove is used to service Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, located on remote Fox Island. The vessel is used to transport heavy equipment, vehicles, foodstuffs, and provide general support to lodge operations. Outfitting includes an elevated cabin for increased visibility, forced air cabin heater, anchor pulpit with 12V windlass, and trailer. Hydraulic jack plates allow the motors to be raised vertically for shallow water operations.

Model: 34-28 OSR

Valdez, AK: The Yukon Responder operates as an oil spill response vessel on Alaskan Rivers intersecting the TransAlaska Pipeline. The Alyeska Pipeline company operates 6 Munson boats as part of their oil spill response program. The wheelhouse features forced air heat, an enclosed head compartment with flushing head, and a Garmin Navigation Suite. Other features include raw water washdown, A fuel transfer system and a four person settee.

Model: 34-27 Sport

Lahaina, HI: No Ka Oi is a blue water fishing boat operating in the Hawaiian Islands. The offset wheelhouse is climate controlled and features plenty of seating and storage making her perfect for extended trips. A forward seat locker doubles as a fish hold and the independently controlled kicker produces the fast trolling speeds required for Hawaii fishing without running the main engines. Grey Line-X deck coating and a bow mounted table/fighting chair make the forward deck great for entertaining.

Model: 34-25 Patrol

Austin, TX: The Lake Patrol Unit is responsible for patrolling Lake Travis and enforcing the Texas Water Safety Act. The Lake Patrol Unit responds to calls for service on Lake Travis and assists other law enforcement agencies, along with Austin/Travis County EMS, and the local fire departments that respond to calls on Lake Travis. Their Munson is outfitted with 2 roof top air conditioners, a 7.5 kW generator, and a Raymarine C series electronics package with 12" display.

Model: 34-24 Sport

Port Alsworth, AK: The M/V Jay Hammond is in service at the Samaritan's Purse Foundation lodge in western Alaska. The lodge offers sightseeing, fishing and kayaking opportunities free of charge to wounded military servicemen and women and their spouses. Designed to be wheelchair accessible extra wide cabin doors and fold away seating were integrated into the wheelhouse. Other features include forced air cabin heat and kayak racks on the wheelhouse roof.

Model: 34-23 Dive

Washington, DC: The FBI Underwater Search Evidence Response Team is responsible for locating evidence underwater as large as a jet engine and as small as a bullet. Computer work stations with overhead 21" monitors allow the Dive Team to analyze data during operations. Other special features include storage for 14 SCUBA bottles, Kohler 5Kw generator, and a highway legal gooseneck bunk trailer. Special padeyes were installed on the boat and trailer allowing secure transport in C130 Hercules Aircraft.

Model: 34-21 Water Taxi

Charleston, SC: Located in Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter was the site of the first shots of the Civil War. Park staff commutes to the Fort Sumter National Monument 7 days per week. A special stairway and railings were installed on the bow door to access the monument dock ladder and the wheelhouse offers seating for 14 passengers. A short sliding door at the helm allows the captain to operate/tie up the boat from the console without crew.

Model: 34-17 Military

Seattle, WA: The U.S. Coast Guard Icebreakers Healy, Polar Sea and Polar Star operate four "LCVP" (Landing Craft Vehicle - Personnel) as tenders and research platforms during polar exploration missions. An extensive shore power system supplies engine block heaters and AC heating units installed in the engine room and wheelhouse. This "life support" system ensures that the LCVP is always ready for immediate deployment in arctic conditions.

Model: 34-8 Survey

Vancouver, WA: David Evans & Associates is a recognized industry leader in accurate, high-precision hydrographic and geophysical surveys for environmental, engineering and scientific applications. Their new 34’ Munson trailerable survey vessel incorporates an open transom design with hydraulic A-frame and deck winch for deploying various instruments. Rotating sonar arms are installed along the port & starboard sides. A 9kW generator provides power for two Dometic rooftop air conditioners and onboard computer systems. A large survey desk was provided with two CPU racks installed on shock mitigating mounts. Additional outfitting includes a head compartment in the cuddy cabin, Garmin electronics package, and dual control stations with Volvo joystick piloting and dynamic positioning.

Model: 34-5 Water Taxi

Seattle, WA: Whether your destination is a dock, another vessel, a dive site, or a point on shore, Aluminator Water Taxi can get you there safely and on time. Based out of Seattle the M/V Aluminator provided diver support for the Pier 91 unexploded munitions disposal project. The wheelhouse features an enclosed head compartment, full galley and seating for six for passenger transport and six standard shipping pallets can be secured to the forward deck.

Model: 34-4 OSR

Richmond, CA: When an oil tanker arrives at the Chevron Texaco refinery in Richmond it is immediately surrounded by containment boom to protect the surrounding waterway in the event of an incident. When a tanker arrives the Wharf Raider 1 deploys containment boom by backing around the ship. Special round corners were incorporated into the transom to provide more control while vessel is in reverse. A removable hydraulic boom roller assists the crew in retrieving the boom.

Model: 34-3 Utility

Sequim, WA: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Refuge System acquire the land base necessary to protect diverse natural communities. They provide survey and boundary information of Service lands which involves the transport of heavy equipment to remote jobsites. Hydraulic transom jacks allow shallow water operation and a 6000 lb. tractor is secured to the main deck with flush tie-down pockets. The wheelhouse features forced air heat and flip up work table.

Model: 34-2 Sport

Hoonah, AK: The M/V Humdinger is an overnight sport fishing boat in Southeast Alaska. The offset wheelhouse offers an enclosed head compartment with hot water shower, convertible settee and a galley cabinet. A trunk cabin forward of the main console provides sleeping for two. Fishing equipment includes three 12v downrigger mounts and rocket launcher style rod rack. A forward helm station lets fisherman control the boat within arm's reach of the gear.

Model: 34-1 Research

Greenville, NC: East Carolina University Marine and Coastal Science Program educates students on coastal and marine resources unique to North Carolina. The R/V Stanley Riggs features a one-ton A-frame located equipped with hydraulic positioning cylinders and a PL2 Pull Master Winch. A hydraulic winch mounted on the aft deck is capable of deploying and retrieving scientific equipment. Other features include an enclosed head compartment, Onan generator and a fly bridge control station.

“The 34′ Munson is earning its money. It has carried many supplies and has driven in 8′ seas, duration was about 36′ (steering wheel bent a little, bent it back straight). It is easy to handle, once you learn what the wind will do to the high bow and sides. Twin engines control this. Seas change fast in Long Island Sound during the winter months.”

Sean – Park Ranger Steward B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

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‘If someone had offered me a third of the asking price to buy the boat back, I would have bitten their hand off’ – Monty Halls

• September 17, 2024

New owner Monty Halls tests his sailing skills with his family aboard their Colvic 34 ketch Sobek. A recently qualified Day Skipper, Monty faces a few unexpected challenges

I sat back on the saloon roof, leaned against the mast, sipped my beer, and revelled in the moment. Here I was, at long last, perched on my very own vessel – a 34ft ketch named Sobek.

It marked the end of a long aspirational journey, the culmination of a dearly held dream, and I couldn’t believe that it had come to fruition. Monty Halls, yachtsman. Monty Halls, skipper. Monty Halls, flinty eyed explorer who will ride the wind towards a curved blue horizon. In short, this was going to be great.

Fast forward 24 hours, and I’m trying to manoeuvre the same yacht out of the marina so I can get it home. Problem was, Sobek seemed rather reluctant to leave, and for some reason that my (up to that point) powerboat experience couldn’t fathom, kept pointing her bow in the wrong direction. ‘Wrong’ in this case being towards lots of other yachts in the marina, to whom she had plainly become very attached and wanted to kiss goodbye.

This being a Sunday afternoon, said yachts had people on board, who were popping up in their cockpits like meerkats, occasionally offering a few words of advice but mainly just looking at me. And, unequivocally, judging me. They were all, in my eyes, rime-encrusted veterans of numerous circumnavigations, and they knew I was an imposter in their midst.

Sobek anchored off Valley Beach in South Devon. Note rubber rings on saloon roof, detracting from Monty’s attempts to appear like a rugged mariner. Photo: Monty Halls

There was a certain amount of frantic see-sawing of the throttle, with me bellowing ‘Sorry!’ as my bowsprit scythed inches away from their ashen- faced loved ones. Fortunately I had a mate on board (now bitterly regretting it), who, as a former commando, was running around offering himself as a large, fleshy fender to avoid scratching gleaming gel coats and collecting guardrails.

And then – miraculously – we were out of the entrance and into the open sea. One of the folks in the marina even called after me to wish me luck on my travels. I didn’t catch all of what he said, but the last word was definitely ‘….off’.

If someone had, at that precise moment, offered me a third of the asking price to buy the boat back, I would have bitten their hand off. And that brings me to the subject of this, my first column for YM. I’m a new skipper, albeit one who now has a bit more experience than the pinball wizard who terrorised Plymouth Yacht Haven last year, and I think there’s an uncomfortable truth that needs to be acknowledged about buying a boat for the first time. Or truths, to be more accurate.

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Monty Halls on the trials and tribulations of sailing

Now, before you horny-palmed ocean conquerors give a rum-laden snort of derision, I’ve just emerged triumphant from my Day Skipper…

Imposter syndrome

First, they’re large, controlled by an engine that’d just about run a sewing machine, are subject to some interesting laws of physics, and operate on a big, wobbly, slippery, moveable conveyor belt that also does its own thing. That’s quite a lot to take in.

Second, there’s several bits of string that all have weird names. And most other things on board have weird names as well. It is, without doubt, a discombobulating, alien world. Third, literally everyone else on earth who owns a yacht is better than you, knows more than you, has drunk their own urine whilst becalmed in the doldrums, and can tell on sight that you’re a muppet. In short, the psychology of new boat ownership is one of mild neurosis and skewed perceptions.

Owning a boat has been a baptism of fire for Monty and his family. Photo: Monty Halls

Eighteen months of experience has actually shown me the reality is, of course, that everyone has been where you are, and will leap to your assistance given half a chance. Just last week a septuagenarian lady sprinted 50 metres to take one of my lines, digging her heels in as Sobek threatened to break free and head back to Plymouth from our mooring in Dartmouth. She took a turn round a cleat, gripped the line with corded forearms, and smiled at me reassuringly in a kind of ‘Take it easy big fella, I’ve got this’ manner. How lovely.

It’s also turned out to be one of the most rewarding physical and mental challenges of my life. It’s ironic that something so simply powered by the elements involves so many moving parts – the tide, the angle of the wind, planning, the direction of the swell, and the competence of the crew. And on that very subject, it’s been the ultimate team-building experience for my family. In fact, I’d get my wife Tam to write something on the subject, but she’s in town right now and has been gone for ages. Something about seeing a lawyer…

The other, final point, is that this is a never-ending journey. I’m better than I was, but a very long way from being the sailor and skipper I hope to become. And that will be the subject of the columns to come.

I do hope you’ll join me on the journey.

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