This week the largest pleasure vessel to sail the waters of Lake Coeur d'Alene will make its maiden voyage. The 60 ft. long, 14 ft. wide custom-designed sail boat belongs to Duane Hagadone, of Coeur d'Alene Resort fame. Duane is a life-long resident of the City by the Lake and known for doing things on a grand scale in his home town.
The beautiful cobalt blue sailboat was created at Resort Boat Shop in Post Falls, Idaho, a work in progress since November 2005. The retractable keel alone weighs 17,000 pounds which is important to a sailboat with an 86-foot-tall mast and a total weight of 42,000 pounds. While also sea worthy, the sailboat is a "day sailer" only, no cuddy or sleeping quarters in the design. For all its size the boat is sleek and stunning. This summer it should become a real traffic-stopper on Lake Coeur d'Alene. I can't wait to see it in full sail on the crystal blue waters of the lake I love.
This week the largest pleasure vessel to sail the waters of Lake Coeur d'Alene will make its maiden voyage. The 60 ft. long, 14 ft. wide custom-designed sail boat belongs to Duane Hagadone, of Coeur d'Alene Resort fame. Duane is a life-long resident of the City by the Lake and known for doing things on a grand scale in his home town.
The beautiful cobalt blue sailboat was created at Resort Boat Shop in Post Falls, Idaho, a work in progress since November 2005. The retractable keel alone weighs 17,000 pounds which is important to a sailboat with an 86-foot-tall mast and a total weight of 42,000 pounds. While also sea worthy, the sailboat is a "day sailer" only, no cuddy or sleeping quarters in the design. For all its size the boat is sleek and stunning. This summer it should become a real traffic-stopper on Lake Coeur d'Alene. I can't wait to see it in full sail on the crystal blue waters of the lake I love.
1 comment:
What more does that man need????? Save a little space on the lake for the rest of us poor souls in our blow-up rafts!
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