s/v Tuna was my second 'real' boat, the first being a Cape Dory Typhoon that I sailed on a large lake in inland Maine. She was also the first boat I ever sailed on the ocean...which had been a goal for many years.
Unfortunately, I did not have a good camera during these years, as the film era had just died, but quality digital gear was still too dear for someone in transition from a business career into teaching.
So, while much of the site is dedicated to high-quality images, this and the other boating galleries are here simply for enjoyment of others who like boats, might have the same model, or just like to dream.
Tuna was a 1982 Pearson P-30 with a Universal Atomic 4 gas engine. There's actually a photo here of the engine with the head removed to replace the head gasket. Can't believe I took this on, especially while the boat sat on the mooring. All went well though, and I got more years of service from the 'atomic bomb'.
We took week-long trips around greater Penobscot Bay from Linekin Bay to Somes Sound, and then she followed me down to the Chesapeake Bay. You can even see the Norfolk US aircraft carrier fleet in the background of one shot. She was sold down in Virginia as I looked to move up to a live-aboard [s/v Island Princess].
This was an amazing time of life, and Tuna was a great teacher. I had made a point of obtaining ocean sailing certifications before taking her on, and she was very forgiving as I learned. We had a lot of fun and made amazing friends along the way....which is really the point, after all.
Unfortunately, I did not have a good camera during these years, as the film era had just died, but quality digital gear was still too dear for someone in transition from a business career into teaching.
So, while much of the site is dedicated to high-quality images, this and the other boating galleries are here simply for enjoyment of others who like boats, might have the same model, or just like to dream.
Tuna was a 1982 Pearson P-30 with a Universal Atomic 4 gas engine. There's actually a photo here of the engine with the head removed to replace the head gasket. Can't believe I took this on, especially while the boat sat on the mooring. All went well though, and I got more years of service from the 'atomic bomb'.
We took week-long trips around greater Penobscot Bay from Linekin Bay to Somes Sound, and then she followed me down to the Chesapeake Bay. You can even see the Norfolk US aircraft carrier fleet in the background of one shot. She was sold down in Virginia as I looked to move up to a live-aboard [s/v Island Princess].
This was an amazing time of life, and Tuna was a great teacher. I had made a point of obtaining ocean sailing certifications before taking her on, and she was very forgiving as I learned. We had a lot of fun and made amazing friends along the way....which is really the point, after all.
Below is a video of friend Bob piloting Tuna on Penobscot Bay in a pretty good breeze, at a nice angle of heel.