Armstrong Bros. Shipyard of Victoria, British Columbia was a respected West Coast builder known for producing rugged wooden commercial vessels designed for the demanding waters of the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1941, PARRY is believed to have originally been launched as TALAPUS, a Royal Canadian Navy Fishermen’s Reserve vessel from Canada’s WWII-era “Gumboot Navy,” before later being renamed and used in government, coastal, charter, and commercial service.PARRY is an 85’ wood frame, carvel-planked, round-bilge tug conversion with a 20’ beam, 7’6” draft, 11 cabins, 18 berths, 5 heads, 3 showers, full galley, main salon, upper owner/captain quarters, extensive passenger accommodations, large deck spaces, and major onboard systems. She is powered by a Vivian 6-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel rated at 250HP, paired with a straight gear drive and hydraulic clutch. The vessel features freshwater keel cooling, dry stack exhaust, 6” steel shaft, 3-blade bronze propeller, approximately 2,000 gallons of diesel capacity, dual reported Kubota generators, radiator heat throughout, hydraulic anchor winch, AIS, 3 VHF radios, Nobeltec chart plotter, Furuno depth sounder, water maker equipment, and substantial commercial/passenger vessel equipment.HISTORIC 1941 ARMSTRONG BROS. BUILD - BELIEVED EX-RCN FISHERMEN’S RESERVE “GUMBOOT NAVY” VESSEL - FORMERLY TALAPUS - 85’ LOA - 20’ BEAM - 7’6” DRAFT - 11 CABINS - 18 BERTHS - 5 HEADS - 3 SHOWERS - VIVIAN 6-CYLINDER DIESEL - 250HP - STRAIGHT GEAR DRIVE W/ HYDRAULIC CLUTCH - APPROX. 2,000 GAL DIESEL CAPACITY - APPROX. 1,436 GAL FRESH WATER CAPACITY - DUAL REPORTED KUBOTA GENERATORS - RADIATOR HEAT THROUGHOUT - FULL GALLEY - MAIN SALON - OWNER/CAPTAIN QUARTERS - AIS - 3 VHF RADIOS - NOBELTEC CHART PLOTTER - FURUNO DEPTH SOUNDER - HYDRAULIC ANCHOR WINCH - 500 LB NAVY ANCHOR - WATER MAKER EQUIPMENT - WASHER/DRYER - HUGE CHARTER / WORK CAMP / LIVEABOARD-STYLE / ADVENTURE VESSEL POTENTIAL +++This vessel was previously operated as a near coastal passenger charter and sports fishing platform and was surveyed in April 2023 by Spiller Marine Services for insurance and valuation purposes. The survey described her as a professionally designed and built classic vintage wooden towing vessel converted for passenger accommodation and coastal charter use. PARRY is not a polished production yacht. She is a historic wooden commercial vessel with serious scale, story, systems, and opportunity. Best suited for a knowledgeable buyer looking for a unique West Coast vessel with potential as a coastal adventure platform, work camp accommodation vessel, charter project, liveaboard-style vessel, or long-term restoration and commercial opportunity, subject to inspection, certification, and buyer due diligence.Boat comes with potential transferable moorage at a low cost at a well-known shipyard. Shipyard able to do all work and repairs on the vessel and has extensive knowledge about the boat.CALL NOW TO ARRANGE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING OR BOOK A PERSONAL VIDEO WALKTHROUGH
DimensionsLOA: 85 ftBeam: 20 ftMinimum Draft: 7 ft 6 inHeadroom: 6 ft 5 inOfficial Number: 177553Port of Registry: VancouverTankageFuel: Approx. 2,000 galFresh Water: Approx. 1,436 galHolding: Approx. 135 galEngineMake: VivianModel: 6-Cylinder Inline DieselEngine Type: InboardDrive: Straight gear drive with hydraulic clutchFuel: DieselHours: UnknownHP: 300 HPCooling: Freshwater Keel CoolingExhaust: Dry StackShafting: 6" Steel ShaftPropeller: 3-blade bronze propellerGeneratorMake: Kubota 4-cylinder diesel & Northern Lights 3-cylinder diesel auxiliary unitsKW: 8 kW and 12 kWAccommodationsCabins: 11Berths: 18Head(s): 5Electronics / MechanicalVivian 6-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel300HPStraight gear drive with hydraulic clutchFreshwater keel coolingDry stack exhaust6” steel shaft3-blade bronze propellerKubota 4-cylinder dieselNorthern Lights 3-cylinder dieselFord Model 4-cylinder diesel8 kW and 12 kW generator capacity with regular oil changes.Quincy 2-stage air compressor.110V / 12V electrical systems30 amp 110V shore power with breakerMultiple batteries in engine roomAGM batteriesMultiple inverters and auxiliary diesel systemsQuincy 2-stage air compressorAir start systemHydraulic fire and bilge pumping systemAuto-electric bilge pumps throughout vesselEngine hydraulic bilge and firefighting pumping systemAIS system3 VHF radiosNobeltec laptop chart plotter with BC chartsFuruno depth sounderMagnetic ship’s compassEPIRBHydraulic bow thruster equippedWater maker equipment onboardUV light systemSand filterWater purification components reported brand new and still boxedSeller reports water maker can fill both freshwater tanks in approx. 24 hours using generator powerExterior EquipmentWood frame carvel plank constructionRed cedar plankingYellow cedar and fir constructionRound bilge hullEdge grain fir deckingYellow cedar deck beamsHydraulic anchor winch500 lb Navy anchor7/8” chain and 7/8” stainless steel cable on winchWood mast with aft upper deck boomKayak boom winchGalvanized stay wireLarge aft deck spaceSports fishing equipment areaFlash freezer and storage freezer equipmentKayaks includedPotential skiffs/tenders availableLife ringsFire hosesUpper deck life raft equipmentFire station equipmentLarge exterior areas with potential for entertaining, charter use, work camp use, storage, or future refitSeller reports extensive onboard spare parts, tools, fittings, hose clamps, air fittings, hardware, fishing gear, rain gear, and related equipment includedInterior Equipment11 cabins18 berths5 heads3 showers6 ft 5 in headroomFull galleyMain salonUpper owner/captain quartersPassenger accommodationsRadiator heat throughoutDiesel heating system with hot-water circulationGalley diesel rangeRefrigeration and freezer equipmentCommercial vacuum sealer24” front-loading washing machine24” 120V dryerLeather couchBar areaTVElectric fireplaceLibrary/booksGamesStorage under benchesLinens includedKitchen equipment includedAll Fishing Gear Included
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Details
ManufacturerArmstrong Marine
ModelCustom Wooden Trawler Charter Vessel
Year (Build / Refit)1941
Length25.9m
Total Power300 hp
Beam6.1m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length25.9m
Beam6.1m
Hull
MaterialWood
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeVivian
Engine TypeInboard
Drive TypeInboard Direct-Drive
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power300 hp
Year1941
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