"CHINESE JUNK"
ONGOING REFIT IN MARATHON FLORIDA
"SHANGRI-LA !"
Builder: Chinese... Model: Motor Junk ... Year: 1906
LOA: 55’... Beam: 17’... Draft: 6’
Designer: Lon Ded Chin... Weight: 58,000 Lbs...
Hull: TEAK/ Epoxy filled and fiberglassed from the waterline down 2004
PLEASE CLICK PHOTO FOR HULL REFIT DETAILS AND PHOTOS:
PLEASE CLICK PHOTO FOR ENGINE REFIT DETAILS AND PHOTOS:
New Engine: Gardner, Engine(s) HP: 160, Engine Model: 6 Cylinders, Hours: 0
Speed: Cruising: 7 Knts... Top: 7 Knts
Fuel: 120 Gal ... Water: 240 Gal... Hold. 30 Gal
WELCOME ABOARD THE YACHT "SHANGRI-LA"
This ancient boat SANK in the spring of 2002.
After being raised, the boat sat on land for 13 months while litigation ensued.
Following that the bottom was totally "West System"epoxy filled, covered with 3 layers of heavy fiberglass, then bottom painted and launched.
The entire interior is Teak with some boards 20" wide.
When entering the interior of "SHANGRI-LA",
you will feel you have stepped back in time .
The process has been slow, but is actually far ahead of what the photos seem to show.
Basically, it's a matter of doing things right the first time
and this process takes a great deal of thought and planning.
Plus all new appliances and running gear had to fit through a 23" opening as no cutting or mechanical
intrusion is going to happen that will alter or deface the original structure.
A new (NOS)"Gardner" marine diesel engine and Onan Genset have been located and will be installed soon!
This is the boat as it is currently JULY, 2011.
Accommodation and Layout:
This truly unique vessel has a large Pilothouse, upper enclosed deck, lower Salon, Galley, Dining area, Ceramic tiled head and standup shower, 1/4 berth stateroom converted to pantry. She is currently laid out to sleep 6.
Master Stateroom:
.
Sleeps two owners or guests in large master cabin with queen bed ,
excellent storage, hanging locker and large head with separate shower.
Galley:
All old appliances have been removed and new ones installed:
AVANTI 4 Burner gourmet stove with oven,
microwave - convection oven,
toaster oven and two refrigerators with freezers!!
The ceramic tile countertops and teak cabinets are still excellent!!
Please note the large domestic water capacity for a boat this size.
Electronics & Navigation Equipment:
Compass, VHF radio. (all in working order, Apr, 2005)
Office and Navigation station:
Electrical System:
Two new 27 series batterys for the house service April, 2011!
New 12 volt wiring as needed 2005.
New, twin bank, automatic battery charger, May 2005.
All new 220 AC. volt wiring throughout the boat 2005 !!
New shore power hook ups, New, 50 AMP shore power cord, , 12V & 110V lights..
Deck Equipment:
The massive Maxwell 2200 windlass is located here, access hatch to lower Salon, large storage hatch.
There are walk around decks on both sides with substantial railings.
The upper aft deck area is covered with a beautiful Conestoga type roof.
I have replaced over 200 bungs and coated it with three layers of 18 oz. fiberglass cloth applied with "West Systems" epoxy
Mechanical Equipment & Engine Details:
The engine room is stand up and walk around.
with a work bench and storage cabinets. ( Completely redone summer 2011) .
Two new Mermaid 16.500 BTU reverse cycle air conditioning units to
completely climate control the entire boat (new June 2011)
New 40 Gal. Water heater 2011,
4 automatic bilge pumps, , Bridge controls, , Engine alarms,
Fresh water cooling system, Fuel shutoff valves
New electric holding tank head with "Y" valve and pump out.
THESE NEXT THREE SHOTS WERE TAKEN IN 1973 OF THE
FLOATING VILLAGE AND BOAT MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN:
ABERDEEN, HONG KONG,
WHERE THIS BOAT WAS BUILT LOOONG AGO
Email:
oceanesc@keysyachts.com
Charles Gatchell 305 747 8646