can anyone find a more ugly boat ??

[jelfiser]

i wanna see if someone find a boat more ugly than this.... it's hard :)

[RANCHI OTTO]

Look this....:D

[Toot]

Look this....:D

Is that a boat or a coffin?

[RANCHI OTTO]

Is the private boat of DRACULA....runs only during night time...:D

[KnottyBuoyz]

Not quite as ugly as those but there was something about this one that's just "Not Right"!

[RANCHI OTTO]

Nice...riverboat..canadian?

[lewisboats]

Not quite as ugly as those but there was something about this one that's just "Not Right"!

I think its that thing thats supposed to be the bridge roof, too large for the supporting structure.

Steve

[duluthboats]

“bridge roof” looks more like a hela-pad. :eek: If they pulled the fenders in it wouldn’t hurt.
Gary

[jelfiser]

Look this....:D

hi Otto , you have to explain me how did you find the tender of the boat i posted !!!!

[RANCHI OTTO]

very simple....your boat is the tender of mine....!!

[jelfiser]

very simple....your boat is the tender of mine....!!

so you're drakula !!! but i'm more scared of those boat than of drakula :)

here another work i found on http://www.ferroboats.com (was it a submarine???)

[safewalrus]

Maybe the colour is wrong? Yeah thats it neeeds a touch of colour, maybe pink and purple, would blend in well with the bottom then:D

[dimitarp]

Here is one, she is on project now

[Bergalia]

Yeah thats it neeeds a touch of colour, maybe pink and purple, would blend in well with the bottom then:D

You never told us you had a pink and purple bottom, Walrus :D

[ABoatGuy]

There was sure something about ferrocement that got the creative juices flowing. Not the ferrocement has an exclusive on bad boats, but by God, it sure has a running start.

I wonder if the vacant lots of harbor communities will ever be free of these works of art? They are so "well built" they are very expensive to break up for the junk yard.

[Frosty]

I think its so sad that peoples love and hard work along with hours of dedication end up in the corner unfinished and abandoned. It is a kind of art as it tells a story.

I saw such a place once in Perth,-- A smallish yard by the side of a river. It had many of these abandoned projects in all materials. Rusted Roberts in long grass were every where. It was know locally as the "Grave yard of dreams"

[RANCHI OTTO]

do you have any pic's of them..?

[Frosty]

do you have any pic's of them..?

Sorry Ranchi I do not,---only memories in my head

[ABoatGuy]

Jack,

There was a similar place on Terminal Island in Los Angeles-Long Beach harbor that many called "Trimaran City". There were acres and acres of projects "under-constuction" or abandoned. Many had become full time residences of the builders with shacks built under and around them. Few boats ever saw the water. I believe it was cleared and paved over for a container terminal.

Kind of sad.

[corsair.p]

http://img652.photo.163.com/knight.p/73601688/__scale__1_2054961517.jpg

[Willallison]

Now that is ugly. Looks like nothing more than a box with a red square in it to me;)

[yotphix]

jeez u wouldn't think that one would even float!

[corsair.p]

Just for fun...

[Raggi_Thor]

From http://www.cassiopeia.no,
maybe not ugly, but quite unusual :-)

[Raggi_Thor]

And the opposite :-)

[Raggi_Thor]

And a "project" :-)

[safewalrus]

Raggi those foureens are pretty, thanks for reminding my how pretty!

[jelfiser]

And a "project" :-)

may be he want to add to the boat also the wheels!!!!
seems more a crasched sportcar than a boat ;-)

[SAQuestor]

Try this Ugly Boat! (http://www.apolloduck.com/feature.phtml?id=46320)

[lewisboats]

Where are the clowns????

[MikeJohns]

Security from swimmers boarding at night ? Some dream design by someone who read that a vessel should have high topsides.

[hansp77]

Would not want to fall off that one in the night.

[MikeJohns]

Would not want to fall off that one in the night.

Yes

You'd have to have a ladder just to board from a dinghy. Crying out for a door in the side:)

[jelfiser]

that was the boat used by alice in wonderland ... the skipper was obviously the rabbitt


found on
http://research.microsoft.com/~jamesrh/Boating/WestCoast2003/WestCoastBodegaCove.htm

[hansp77]

Nice post Jelfiser,
that boat is truly bizare.
That green and black wavey decal on the side....?
and the windows?

In contrast to the last boat though, if one were to fall off this one in the night, you could probably just 'dolphin swim' up onto the deck without even the use of ones arms:p


However, for ugliness, I think the boat in the background takes the cake.

[hansp77]

Ok this one is make-believe,
but considering the taste of some stinkboaters it really wouldn't surprise me;)

The Hum-veebottom boat.
http://www.worth1000.com/entries/192000/192103HMOL_w.jpg
www.worth1000.com/stories/ contest.asp?contest...

[Verytricky]

This is really poor...

[lewisboats]

This is really poor...


I'd hate to see the pickle you would use that on!:P

Steve

[Guillermo]

'Ugly boat' in its own...!

[Chris Ostlind]

Unfortunate marketing name, but a reasonable, compact tunnel design for thin water fishing.

The backwater Bubba's in the USA have a quirky sense of humor about how they approach their home brewed products. This company name is probably a big hit in local circles.

Chris

[ted655]

:D IF... it floats, there are no ugly boat. Just sailers with criticle eyes.

[jelfiser]

:D IF... it floats, there are no ugly boat. Just sailers with criticle eyes.

Some old people say that ugly boats bring bad luck!!!!
may be the sea doesn't love them :p

[Verytricky]

:D IF... it floats, there are no ugly boat. Just sailers with criticle eyes.
Just like there are no ugly wives?

[Chris Ostlind]

Would you turn away from this darlin' thing if she asked you to dance?

As seen in Tokyo last week.

Chris

[Verytricky]

Actually - I find her quite attractive. Do you have more photographs?

[hansp77]

the picture of that boat brought out the old teenage devil in me.

For some reason I had the distinct urge to throw a rock and run...

[Verytricky]

A pox on you hans! You truly have no soul. She is a loverly boat. The glass and stuff just makes it. There is a flashy glass boat doing the rounds at Canary Wharf, London. I have to restrain myself from stealing it every time I see it. I want to take it home and take care of it, and show it love and attention. :)

[Jimbo1490]

I think that there should be a special rule in force on that boat that all communication between skipper and crew must be in verse, like this:

"The anchor, the anchor, hoist it up now!
Winch it clear to the top of the bow!...

I'll hoist your darn anchor, yes hoist it I will,
Then with the tootle-y tiller I'll till!

:D :D :D

Jimbo

[hansp77]

A pox on you hans! You truly have no soul. She is a loverly boat. The glass and stuff just makes it. There is a flashy glass boat doing the rounds at Canary Wharf, London. I have to restrain myself from stealing it every time I see it. I want to take it home and take care of it, and show it love and attention. :)

Very pretty, she is a lovely boat...

I still want to throw that rock though:D

I must be agitated...
dam pox, why the hell do I keepin getting these things?

[Chris Ostlind]

Without getting too over the line on this... This boat has more than a hint of a WWII B-29 bomber in its design cues and I kinda find that very weird. Especially when you consider the fact that the B29 was the type used to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki. pic below

If you wanted to maintain the retro bomber theme, it could easily pass for just about any of the very cool bombers of the day that had all those windows around the nose.

Still, it is pretty interesting design for what is probably a commuter launch or sightseeing boat.

[longliner45]

god bless Japan; a great and noble country of good hard working people, and some of my relitives,but I dont understand your stance on bombing hiroshima and nagasaki, our ,,or should I say my country is at war in the middle east,,,,,,perhaps we should use the b-29 again and spare my nephews and sons from the horrors of war sorry about this post,,,,not sorry of what I am,,,,,,,longliner

[Chris Ostlind]

What??

[longliner45]

Chris Its just me ,,,,sometimes I read more into things ,that are there,,,my bad ,I know your a good American,,,,,Im just edgy and underpresser,,,,,,,,,,,only those who have seen war ,,,,,,,fear it,,,longliner

[Sander Rave]

Ok, one to bring it back on track...
The winner don't you think?!

[safewalrus]

Wow Sander where did you find that beauty! Tis a wreck waiting to sink methinks!! I'm sure you've won the call with that one:eek: :D

[Sander Rave]

Good old Amsterdam Walrus!
And surprise there is more where this came from... But I think this is the best one (still afloat)

[safewalrus]

Sander
Yes we have a few close to that in Cornwall, but most of that standard are half sunk at least, until the tide comes in!

[kach22i]

Would you turn away from this darlin' thing if she asked you to dance?

As seen in Tokyo last week.

Chris
I've seen that craft before, someone mistook it for a hovercraft.

It's just a tour boat, right?

[Chris Ostlind]

The glass boat is the Himiko Water Bus and it was designed by MATSUMOTO Leiji. He is a famous anime cartoonist who created the series, "Galaxy Express 999"

The bus is run around the harbor as well as up the Sumida River in the heart of Tokyo.


http://www.suijobus.co.jp/english/index.html

http://www.suijobus.co.jp/english/ship_e/index.html


Do you think this type of boat would be a hit in New York?

[kagraham]

These are all pretty ugly boats, but the ugliest production boat I can recall laying my eyes on is the hideous carver mariner. I dont recall ever seeing a carver that i liked, they litter the lake i go too. The first is the older version :rolleyes: A Newer 35 mariner (like 2nd pic) named "Hurricane Bob" used to be docked next to my families '74 Trojan F-36, Very close resemblance to free willy if you ask me!:p

[djwkd]

but i only got a link,here 'tis http://www.eliboat.com/?m=200511

[Verytricky]

The glass boat is the Himiko Water Bus and it was designed by MATSUMOTO Leiji. He is a famous anime cartoonist who created the series, "Galaxy Express 999"
This is truly sexy!:D

[jelfiser]

that's not very nice, but consider that this rcicled sailboat has been the first recycled (may be also the uglyest) sailboat to cross atlantic !!!

more info and interesting article at http://www.floatingneutrinos.com

[fhrussell]

These are all pretty ugly boats, but the ugliest production boat I can recall laying my eyes on is the hideous carver mariner. I dont recall ever seeing a carver that i liked, they litter the lake i go too. The first is the older version :rolleyes: A Newer 35 mariner (like 2nd pic) named "Hurricane Bob" used to be docked next to my families '74 Trojan F-36, Very close resemblance to free willy if you ask me!:p


At work, if anything is ugly, we suggest the designer went to the Carver School of Design! :D

[kagraham]

definately a safe assumption.

[LP]

Would you turn away from this darlin' thing if she asked you to dance?


It's got a Jules Vernian, Flash Gordian look about her with maybe a dose of Art Deco thrown in too. Very conceptual looking. Like the images of concept cars you see, but in the boat family.

[seven up]

Here's one posted on another forum that's for sale

[djwkd]

yeah,but shes not that bad,because its still ca she,if its ugly,its it.If it doesnt look too bad,and is seaworthy,the boats a she!

[harlemriverman]

yeah,but shes not that bad,because its still ca she,if its ugly,its it.If it doesnt look too bad,and is seaworthy,the boats a she!

Words of wisdom. They can't make them ugly enough and she looks just fine through the bottom of a beer bottle.

[lewisboats]

Ok, its butt ugly but I'll claim it {No associated comments on the driver please}. I'm told it has the same charm as an english bulldog {See previous request}. There are 3 or 4 of these floating around to the best of my knowledge. Here are a couple of the others. The green one has a nice stove and sink installed on either side just aft of the bunk.

Steve

[Figgy]

Woah! Is that how you guys do it in Iowa? I'm joking! I was born in Cedar Rapids, lots of family there. Its not ugly tho', looks good!!

[lewisboats]

OOps...cross post while editing, thanks for the nice words.

Steve

[Chris Ostlind]

Ahhh, yes, who could miss the Quaker Oats factory along the river? I've done a lot of architectural photography in and around that town.

Chris

[Figgy]

HA! Quaker Oats!! My grandfather and father both worked there! I still hear stories 'bout that place. Good place to work for country folk.

[safewalrus]

lewisboats

Maybe not pretty but functional! Functional is not ugly!!

[harlemriverman]

A real beaut!

[Verytricky]

Maybe not pretty but functional! Functional is not ugly!!

I draw you back to the analergy of the wife. And the boat may be functional, but she is ugly!

[Vega]

This thread is a masochistic thread...and fact is that I can not resist looking at it, from time to time:rolleyes: .

Now, would not be more interesting if someone post a thread like this:

“Can anyone find a more beautiful boat?”:p

[Verytricky]

Now, would not be more interesting if someone post a thread like this:

“Can anyone find a more beautiful boat?”:p

Your command is my wish...

http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?p=109508

[Figgy]

Watch that thread take off!

[Vega]

Thanks. I will post there.

It will be interesting to see some nice boats and to see what is considered by each member "beautiful";)

[safewalrus]

Your command is my wish...

http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?p=109508

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 'tricky and for my money that is exceedingly ugly - I'd rather have the box, that at least is functional, as is the wife! I haven't met yours but looking at your choice of boats could make it rather personal!:P

[jelfiser]

at the end it seems that's beautifull what we like
someone says everything comes from the nature is beautiful and optimizing , keep essencial make usefull boat and good looking .
however a boat may be a compromise with costs, material ,time, knowledge and may be difficult create somewath also good loking, but we can recognize and have to apreciate an easy and simple good job .
The absurd is when someone spend lots of money with things useless or dangerous or totally nonsense ...that was what i wanted to focus with that formum : what every designer should never do in design !!!
is difficolt to find rich and beautiful woman but why chose a poor and ugly one???
i hope everyone reading never find picture of his boat/design there :p
and also just added some boat i consider nice

[lewisboats]

I nabbed these pics in the parking lot of a local (chain) motel. I couldn't decide if it was ugly or simply unusual.

Steve

[tskl]

I have seen many boats as both my wife and I are into photography. We love shooting marinas and in doing so have seen many wrecked and abandon boats, but as far as we know we have yet to see such a ugly boat that is still afloat. As for being on land I have seen a fantasy boat that was destroyed prior to being foreclosed on the loan.

[hansp77]

if you don't like the look of it,
http://www.worldsbiggestpumpkins.com/2005%209.jpg
Chop it up and make a pumpkin pie.
A BIG pumpkin pie.

http://www.worldsbiggestpumpkins.com/2005%20Regatta%20Pictures.htm

[Frosty]

Errm this came chugging into the marina this morning, isnt it cute, I like it!!

[rwatson]

Here is one for the collection

[viking north]

Looks like a treasure hunter special-- mailboxes not yet installed ---

[lewisboats]

Another one along that vein...

http://images.gizmag.com/hero/sealander-0.jpg

story here: http://www.gizmag.com/sealander-amphibious-camper/19798/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=6a86a226f5-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email

[philSweet]

That's one way to beat those pesky campground fees. Everyone with an amphibicar will want one.

[portacruise]

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/boa/2608726056.html

What is this thing about craft and lawn chairs?

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/l/lawnchairlarry.htm

Porta

[hakangim]

Here is the ugliest boat (or whatever )
:))

[philSweet]

gets my vote for the cover photo of next year's Ugly and Weird Boat Calendar.

[hakangim]

which one ? :)

[Frog4]

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/boa/2608726056.html

What is this thing about craft and lawn chairs?

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/l/lawnchairlarry.htm

Porta

YUP, saw that while searching for a donor i could rob parts off of ... horribly over priced to boot, all of $40 worth of pvc and a lawn chair

[philSweet]

Your's Hakangim. Beautiful scenery shot ruined by an ugly boat.

[river runner]

That's what comes up when a naval architect pukes.

[messabout]

That one is dangerous looking. The owner had better not go out on a windy day.

[hakangim]

hahha.. river runner, i dont think that comes up from naval architect's puke! :) But when i saw it first i was terrified! :) proably it s a masterpiece of a meddlesome!

messabout,

i think the owner is better not to go out anytime! :)

[Saildude]

Saw this in my marina a few years back - they seemed to be just cruising through. Somebody's pride and joy -

http://captnmike.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/funky-cruiser-01-s.jpg

[philSweet]

Exactly, that one's just doing her job. Give the working girl a break. She's made a go of it for longer than most.

[viking north]

Looks like a modified smaller version of a Spray type hull, especially with that wide oyster dragging type stern, can't tell if she is scow front end or not ??

[Saildude]

A couple of more views including the bow - the thing I need to remember is that as rough as this boat looks - it was properly licensed in the state and someone was going cruising on it - to them it was "the right boat" - a friend saw a person living aboard a West Wright Potter on the hook in the San Juan Islands - so different boats for different folks.

http://captnmike.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/funky-cruiser-02.jpg

http://captnmike.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/funky-cruiser-03.jpg