Cap'n Tim Rutherford's Boating History. Something
caught my attention around age 13 that drew me towards sailing
ships. Listening to late night Captain Horatio Hornblower
stories on the radio mesmerized and tantalized my imagination.
Soon I was spending all the money I could on model ships.
First it was the small 6 piece plastic ships and gradually moving
up to the 3 foot models with all the rigging. The "Constitution"
was my most challenging.
There was nothing locally to entice me there's
just high desert and sagebrush in central Wyoming. It was
not until I was in the Air Force that I had a chance to be around
boats, albeit small ones while stationed in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam
(yeah, I'm one of those vets). I managed to be allowed
to administer practical exams for qualification to use their small
fleet of fishing and skiing boats. I also became acquainted
with Navy personnel and was eventually given sailing lessons on
their lake borne fleet of sunfish, razors, and catamarans.
I had a great teacher and moved quickly through the fleet to finally
be allowed to enjoy the speed and thrills of a 14 foot Hobie cat.
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The 41' Morgan was designed by Ted Brewer for
Morgan Yachts and built in the Tampa, FL area. Mr. Brewer's
primary thoughts in design were towards comfort for guests of
charter cruise companies. The vessel has a shoal draft necessary
for cruising the Bahamas and the Keys. The heavy keel and
the wide beam allow her to stand upright in heavier winds.
Ozymandias is truly a comfortable cruising boat. The guest quarters
include a private restroom, with electric head, shower head, vanity
with a large mirror, and ample storage space.
The private V-Berth features a nautical theme
with room for two adults. There are two hanging lockers, vanity
space and an additional optional storage shelf for those who do
not like to pack light.
The modern dining salon is roomy, comfortable
and features a flat screen TV with extensive library of movies,
stereo with XM Radio, and a comfortable computer/writing desk.
There is also an Internet connection on occasion.
The galley is equipped with a 2 burner LP stove,
a freezer, and a refrigerator.
