Audio slide show | A caretaker and his Dreamboat
Dec 24 2009 in Boats, History by Marty McOmber
Next month is Three Sheets Northwest’s one-year anniversary. Through the holidays, we’ll be posting a few of our favorite stories from the past year. This story was originally posted on Jan. 21.
This beautifully maintained 1926 Lake Union Dreamboat is thought to be one of only about 24 ever made. With its tongue and groove cedar ceiling, large windows and comfortable helm seats, it’s a timeless testament to old world craftsmanship—and a labor of love for its dedicated owner, Greg Gilbert.
Three Sheets Northwest will be looking for other boats to feature, so if you know of any that are particularly charming, have unusual features, are well-loved or are just over the top luxurious, drop us a line with a little information about the boat and let us know how we can get in touch with the owner.
Nice, I grew up on the ORBA and loved it. 7 knots and a varnished ceiling.
Lucky you! That must have been a great experience. Does your family still own it?
Marty – This feature is really well done. The photographs are wonderful and they mix really nicely with the audio. As nice as anything I’ve seen from the pro daily Web sites — and you’re supposed to be a reporter!
Hi Deborah and Marty,
Thanks ever so much for the great story and excellent photographs. I am honored to have been featured. Best of success to you both.
terrific story on a great site. congrats and thanks!
Thank you for that terrific story.It was just so interesting and that boat is just a lovely treasure.You did a fabulous job on the interview and the video.
Keep up this great site, many many boaters will be looking at it on a regular basis.
Thank you for the wonderful story! I absolutely love the old wooden boats. Seeing this one and hearing the story about it was such a treat. Keep up the good work!
Fantastic story and great photos. Can’t wait to see more of these slideshows. What a great way to tell the story of the boat and the boat owner. I think I’ve seen Winifred at Opening Day. I can see why they call them “Dreamboats.”