Sheboygan

We drove down to Sheboygan for lunch today leaving Oconto around 9:00 this morning. On the way back, we took the Lake Shore Highway back up through Cleveland, Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Kewaunee and Algoma, getting back to Oconto around 6:00 PM. While in Sheboygan, we visited with our friends Frank & Jill Welti.

Swimming hole

We went back out to the swimming hole again today. Barb piloted the boat there & back. She even docked us in our slip without hitting anything. A few more times & she'll be a pro at it. Then we'll have to start calling her Cap'n Barbie.

Could this be our next boat?

1984 70' Custom Trawler
Twin engine 671 Detroit
LOA: 70 ft 0 in
Beam: 17 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 4 ft 6 in
Fresh Water Tanks: (670 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (2000 Gallons)
Number of cabins: 4

Designed and refashioned for a liveaboard family, Echo Sound offers a relaxing life style on the water.

There are two levels of living space. A large 8' glass sliding door serves as the entrance to the boat, opening to the upper level. The spacious main cabin features a sectional sofa that seats 5 to 6 comfortably; one section has 2 recliners facing the sliding door one of which converts to a full-size bed.

Beyond the main cabin the roomy dining area has a table that can expand to seat 6.

There are two staircases from the upper to the lower level. In the main cabin a spiral staircase leads down to the master bed and bath. The master bedroom has a queen size bed with dressers and tables for storage as well as a large closet. The master bathroom features a two-person corner heated spa tub.

The second staircase leads down from the pilothouse to the laundry room. The laundry room is equipped with a full-size washer and dryer and there is also access to the engine room. The hall forward leads to three staterooms, two with twin bunks beds and the third stateroom with a single twin berth and a bathroom with a standing shower and toilet.

Barb says "make it happen, she'll follow me anywhere." This boat is much more then I can handle by myself but with 4 staterooms, I have room for a crew.

I have told every one that if they ever hear of me wanting to rebuild another old boat, to take me out and shoot me. But after building the Shangri-la, I've learned enough about systems, carpentry, welding and everything else, this might be a nice challenge for me.

One nice thing is that it's not a toy boat made out of "frozen snot" (fiberglass). It's another steel hull boat like the Shangri-La.