Preview: HOLIDAY – Four Generations on a 1946 Ed Monk Sr. Cruiser

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Holiday is a quintessential Northwest power boat: sturdy, handsome, and resolutely sea worthy.  Designed by Ed Monk Sr, a legendary Northwest naval architect, we can’t think of a boat we’d like to have more than her.

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14 Responses So Far to “HOLIDAY – Four Generations on a 1946 Ed Monk Sr. Cruiser

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    Greg Monaco says:

    Just plain wow. Lucky guys and a wonderful boat.

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    Ken Austin says:

    I miss my West Coast Friends, and the nautical life.
    I’m in ranching country, southern Alberta now.

    • Steve Stone

      Steve Stone says:

      Thanks for this note, Ken. I hope we can bring you back to some of those good memories in these West Coast videos. The topics, people, boats and places up the BC coast and down into Puget Sound are all limitless.

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    John Swansey says:

    Excellent video, and the multigenerational vacation legacy really shows how an old boat and the love of same can bring a family together. The boat, by the way, is just about perfect for it’s intended use. Cockpit, galley/dinette, helm/saloon, fore cabin, and foredeck, separate enough for a group of people to each have their own space when needed. All in 36 feet. Amazingly thoughtful design, and easy on the eyes, too. Perfect.

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    Jerry Stavola says:

    Thanks for this story . Monk designs are always beautiful and timely.
    Keep her runnin’…

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    Brent Williams says:

    Awesome, another great video of a beautiful vessel.

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    BJ Floyd says:

    Fabulous, another priceless video. “Quality in motion!”

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    Diane Pool says:

    Bless you for posting this video at the very moment I needed the encouragement to approach my husband’s grandson about bequeathing Pilar to his namesake, great-grandson, ‘young’ William. If the offer proves to be too daunting for a young family, then surely there is another family who would cherish the same sort of heritage that made HOLIDAY so special.

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    John Sloane says:

    Great story we need more of this globally so such heritage vessels don’t disappear .

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    Kit Laughlin says:

    I would love to see the engine and running gear—if this boat is slipped or hauled, and you learn about it Steve, a part two, please. Absolutely lovely vessel.

    “No new holes.” Definitely.

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    Burke Horner says:

    Much thanks for the Bartlett Family! It is amazing to see a continual clan, with the same nautical interests for so many years. There is so much respect in maintaining such a fine ship!

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    Tim Healey says:

    Great video, I particularly liked “you’re on a boat” and the meticulous book of receipts. Thanks for sharing.

  • Stuart James

    Stuart James says:

    A delightful story of a boat being an intergenerational recreational hub of family.

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