tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post201552940338800225..comments2024-03-28T08:20:22.421-04:00Comments on Marlene and Benno's Odysseys on Land and Water: Meet AlbatrossMarlene Klopferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-13111298770122350172021-10-11T18:10:10.407-04:002021-10-11T18:10:10.407-04:00That area behind the wheelhouse is the salon with ...That area behind the wheelhouse is the salon with a large table and seating for 4 plus the galley across. The big windows make it very bright inside and when underway you have a good view over the water or landscapes.Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-391446393163579802021-10-10T17:06:28.214-04:002021-10-10T17:06:28.214-04:00I don't know a lot about boats but I do like t...I don't know a lot about boats but I do like the looks of the Albatross. That enclosed rectangle area behind the wheelhouse reminded me a bit of a Class A RV with it's big double windows. And with all the other big windows it should be bright and cheery inside.Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-30886793116149119862021-10-10T13:28:40.069-04:002021-10-10T13:28:40.069-04:00Boats in general are good to "putter!" b...Boats in general are good to "putter!" believe me, I know. We might take her for a cruise of the Great Loop or part of it when she is finished. She is certainly capable of it. Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11731635894352113642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-83582780474191556222021-10-10T13:23:45.326-04:002021-10-10T13:23:45.326-04:00Thank you Contessa and yes, it is very sad to loos...Thank you Contessa and yes, it is very sad to loose a loved one. The boat has nice lines and is seaworthy. However, she will get a facelift. I was a bit late for good photos as Benno has already things apart. There will be photos of before and after though.Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11731635894352113642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-35451985088787382072021-10-09T19:09:46.097-04:002021-10-09T19:09:46.097-04:00That looks like a great little ship to satisfy Ben...That looks like a great little ship to satisfy Benno's urge to putter. And perhaps the odd Great Lakes cruise?The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-26931037964407432002021-10-09T17:55:34.065-04:002021-10-09T17:55:34.065-04:00I am so very sorry for the loss of your brother in...I am so very sorry for the loss of your brother in law, he and Benno indeed look so similar. Life can be so sad at times.<br /><br />Yeah to the boat! She looks wonderful. Looking forward to seeing some inside photos before Benno starts changing things.Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-75789083285918205412021-10-09T17:34:10.145-04:002021-10-09T17:34:10.145-04:00Thanks. A boat certainly will keep its owner busy....Thanks. A boat certainly will keep its owner busy.Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-49625966016312319462021-10-09T17:32:16.057-04:002021-10-09T17:32:16.057-04:00Thank you. Puget Sound would be an ideal cruising ...Thank you. Puget Sound would be an ideal cruising ground for her.Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-44061226232516585382021-10-09T17:30:59.485-04:002021-10-09T17:30:59.485-04:00Thanks. She is a seaworthy boat and has good bones...Thanks. She is a seaworthy boat and has good bones. Yes, we have some ideas already. Thanks, we will miss Wolfgang.Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-74565666330236237032021-10-09T17:28:46.938-04:002021-10-09T17:28:46.938-04:00Thank you. You got it, he needed a hobby.Thank you. You got it, he needed a hobby.Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-63687782146797897922021-10-09T17:27:54.908-04:002021-10-09T17:27:54.908-04:00Thank you for both!Thank you for both!Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-7266340585393648722021-10-09T09:45:01.712-04:002021-10-09T09:45:01.712-04:00She's definitely a BEAUTY!!!!! What a great h...She's definitely a BEAUTY!!!!! What a great hobby!Nancy Kissackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225296192386107554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-63802404629310356232021-10-09T09:21:16.902-04:002021-10-09T09:21:16.902-04:00That boat is beautiful! We have a dream of someday...That boat is beautiful! We have a dream of someday getting a trawler just like that and spend time in the Puget Sound area! Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-66861268723941113372021-10-09T08:08:52.133-04:002021-10-09T08:08:52.133-04:00Wow! I know Benno (and you) will have many fun ide...Wow! I know Benno (and you) will have many fun ideas & upgrades to think about over the next several months. She's a real beauty and looks very hardy and seaworthy. So sorry about Wolfgang's passing. Prayers to help take some of the sting out of the sadness. Hugs.We Two Travellers Living the Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541569902729935406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-26402971770738912162021-10-08T22:15:09.688-04:002021-10-08T22:15:09.688-04:00Our deepest Condolences on the loss of Benno's...Our deepest Condolences on the loss of Benno's brother Wolfgang.<br />Looks like Benno found himself something to occupy his time with.<br />Be Safe and Enjoy!<br /><br />It's about time.Rick and Kathy Rousseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187734210342762674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-14215024743019026122021-10-08T20:13:41.110-04:002021-10-08T20:13:41.110-04:00Congratulations again on bringing Albatross to her...Congratulations again on bringing Albatross to her new home! she is beautiful!<br />Wolfgang and Benno look a lot alike. I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother-in-law. 💔😥<br />Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17023685247825134744noreply@blogger.com