THE BOAT
Welcome Aboard the trawler
"AMARSE".
The vessel is a 1989 Marine Trader. She
was born in
Taiwan
, the product of many fine craftsmen from that land.
Taiwanese made vessels have been very popular throughout the world.
This can be attributed to the high level of skills and craftsmanship
offered by the shipwrights from the building yards of that relatively small
island.
From the luster and sheen of her fiberglass decks and sturdy hull to the
beautiful warmth of her rich teak wood interior, she boasts a level of charm and
charisma unequalled in any comparison.
This vessel has had several different owners
in her history. Her most recent and
current owners are Fred Reed and Judy Law. You
can learn more about them in the crew section of this website.
The newly christened name of this lovely
trawler is "AMARSE".
It comes from a spanish word that translates "..to love each
other".
It seems so perfectly fitting in as much as Fred and Judy love each other
very much. In turn, they love the
boat and sincerely hope that the boat will love them.
"AMARSE" is pronounced as "AM-ARE-SAY".
Yes, we think that "AMARSE" sounds like LOVE and even feels
like LOVE.
And now, a picture tour of
AMARSE.
A "bird's eye" view of the
main salon looking aft. Additionally, plush carpet graces the hardwood
floor. We have added two rocker-glider chairs along the port
bulkhead. The leaf table folds up for extra space. The sound system
is Sony with a 10-disc changer, a powerful booster amplifier, AM/FM and XM
satelite radio selection. Individual volume controls adjust the signal to
the Bose speakers located in the master-stateroom, main salon, and at the upper
cockpit area.
The
master-stateroom boasts a walk-around, Queen-size bed with a very comfortable,
inner spring mattress. The charming vanity and oval mirror accentuate the
comfortable atmosphere.
Rich teakwood provides a warm,
cozy feeling. There is lots of storage space for clothing and personal
items in the numerous lockers, cabinets, and drawers.
The arched door leads to the
master lavatory containing a 3/4 bathtub, shower, mirror and sink, and electric
head. Spacious lockers hold towels and bath supplies.
The vessel can be operated
from either the upper helm station or this lower helm located in the main
salon. There are fully functional controls at both locations along with
redundant GPS navigation, depthsounders, autopilot, and VHF
communications. A sliding door on the starboard side leads to the
outside. A companionway (left) leads down to the guest stateroom, forward
head, and the galley areas.
In the
galley, a large sideboard provides a spacious food preparation area and houses
plenty of drawer and locker space for cooking supplies and equipment. The
stainless steel double sink makes for easy cleanup.
Galley
appliances include a 4-burner propane range and oven, a dual-powered (AC/DC)
Norcold refrigerator and freezer, microwave oven, coffee maker, and a compact
toaster oven. Overhead lockers provide additional storage for dishes and
condiments.
The guest stateroom is located
forward. The large double-sized berth and settee offers a restful area in fully
air-conditioned comfort. An arched door provides privacy from the galley
and forward lavatory. Lots of additional storage for ship's supplies is
located beneath the mattress.
The forward
lavatory contains a electric head, mirror, sink, storage areas, and a integral
shower.
The vessel's
powerplants operate low in the hull beneath the main salon floor. Full
access is gained through four, sound-proofing, insulated floor panels. Two
large, 135 horsepower, Lehman diesel engines provide the motive force through
twin screws. The engine room also houses the Kohler 8KW generator that can
supply plenty of power for the various systems while at anchor. The ship's
battery area, fuel tanks, holding tanks, and various other systems are also
located low within the hull. This provides for a relatively quiet
environment and enables the greater stability of a low center of gravity.
A
companionway from the main salon provides access to the sundeck and upper helm
station.
The
companionway on the port side (left) opens out to the large, covered
sundeck. The teak floored area provides a shaded, protected area for a
round table and patio-type chairs. It is one of our favorite areas for
relaxation and hosting guests for cocktails and outside dining.
A few steps
up brings us to the upper helm station complete with dual GPS Navigation
systems, VHF communications, depth-sounder, all fully functional controls,
Ratheon Radar, central steering, comfortable seating for the helmsman and
first-mate, as well as, an L-shaped, cushioned seating area for friends.
The Bose speaker system provides music entertainment.
The
canvas and isinglass enclosure provides all-weather comfort.
The Rigid
Inflatable dinghy (RIB) with 15 HP motor and an electric launching crane are
secured to the upper roof deck of the sundeck.
A ladder and
swim platform provide easy access to the water for dinghy boarding and swimming.
AMARSE boasts
so many wonderful and comfortable features. We are absolutely delighted
with the comfort and performance of this boat. We have now completed the
entire "Great Loop" adventure aboard. She has performed even
above our expectations. Traveling aboard this fine vessel has been a
complete pleasure.
AMARSE has
well earned the right to be called "our home". AMARSE means
"to love each other". We love her and she has proven that she
loves us.
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