Gypsy

Trimmership · 10-21-2022, 08:38 PM

I noticed a few posts here about Gypsy, so I wanted to list a little information here about her. She is a 1947 Shain Airflow Trimmership, billed as a 48' Yacht but she is actually 50'. She was built on Lake Union in Seattle and lived there her whole life, until November 2021.

I have dreamed of having a big wood cruiser on the lake since I was a child and I feel immensely blessed to have had the opportunity to bring Gypsy to Winnipesaukee. She is very rare and beautiful. She came across the country on a yacht trailer, to Silver Sands. I have know the Fay's for years and have had wood boats there but Gypsy is too big for them to launch. She spends off season in a barn I built for her at my home in Gilford.

I spent considerable time getting her ready for this season and we had a wonderful summer getting to know her. I thank you to all who have noticed, waved and asked us about her. I really appreciate the recognition of the hours it takes to keep a large wood boat looking good and floating.

Sorry about the Glendale docks, I did not know there was a 30' length limit either. We only stop and go to pick up family and friends, something Mr Landry OK'd. We usually don't even tie up.

Gypsy will come out for the season next week. Hopefully we can squeeze a couple more cruises in before then.

Trimmership · 10-21-2022, 09:02 PM

We launched at Silver Sands, Miles Marine Transport got Gypsy there, on July 11. She soaked for 24 hours and we were off for her first ever adventures outside of the Pacific Northwest.

Poor Richard · 10-21-2022, 09:29 PM

Absolutely stunning!

What powers such a vessel?

Trimmership · 10-21-2022, 09:49 PM

twin Perkins Deisels, 1992 vintage. Original motors were Chrysler Crowns.

Cal Coon · 10-22-2022, 07:14 AM

Very cool Trimmership!! Congratulations on reaching your dream(s)!! Any pictures of the interior?

Bear Guy · 11-09-2022, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal Coon

Any pictures of the interior?

This sale video from 2 years ago has some interior insight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjrPF2yRAdc

thinkxingu · 10-22-2022, 08:54 AM

Thanks for the info, and welcome to the forum (a few months back). That's a beautiful boat—best of luck with her!

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garysanfran · 10-22-2022, 11:01 AM

I watched Gypsy arrive at her new east coast mooring. I live, part-time, directly across from that location and it brings me back in time to the classic boats the Rice family had there.

VitaBene · 10-24-2022, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

I watched Gypsy arrive at her new east coast mooring. I live, part-time, directly across from that location and it brings me back in time to the classic boats the Rice family had there.

My friend Rick's 30' wooden white Chris was moored there until he passed a few years back. Great spot!

Trimmership · 11-03-2022, 07:50 PM

was Rick Priscilla's husband?

VitaBene · 11-10-2022, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Trimmership

was Rick Priscilla's husband?

Yes he was- great guy and super talented wood worker! I am the caretaker of his 84 Harley Davidson FLHP, and looked hard at the Chris Craft!

Trimmership · 10-23-2022, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Thanks for the info, and welcome to the forum (a few months back). That's a beautiful boat—best of luck with her!

Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk

Thank you, she comes out this week but we'll see you next year.

10-21-2022, 08:38 PM	#1
Trimmership Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 8 Thanks: 5 Thanked 25 Times in 5 Posts	Gypsy I noticed a few posts here about Gypsy, so I wanted to list a little information here about her. She is a 1947 Shain Airflow Trimmership, billed as a 48' Yacht but she is actually 50'. She was built on Lake Union in Seattle and lived there her whole life, until November 2021. I have dreamed of having a big wood cruiser on the lake since I was a child and I feel immensely blessed to have had the opportunity to bring Gypsy to Winnipesaukee. She is very rare and beautiful. She came across the country on a yacht trailer, to Silver Sands. I have know the Fay's for years and have had wood boats there but Gypsy is too big for them to launch. She spends off season in a barn I built for her at my home in Gilford. I spent considerable time getting her ready for this season and we had a wonderful summer getting to know her. I thank you to all who have noticed, waved and asked us about her. I really appreciate the recognition of the hours it takes to keep a large wood boat looking good and floating. Sorry about the Glendale docks, I did not know there was a 30' length limit either. We only stop and go to pick up family and friends, something Mr Landry OK'd. We usually don't even tie up. Gypsy will come out for the season next week. Hopefully we can squeeze a couple more cruises in before then. Attached Images

10-21-2022, 09:02 PM	#2
Trimmership Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 8 Thanks: 5 Thanked 25 Times in 5 Posts	launch 2022 We launched at Silver Sands, Miles Marine Transport got Gypsy there, on July 11. She soaked for 24 hours and we were off for her first ever adventures outside of the Pacific Northwest. Attached Images

10-22-2022, 11:01 AM	#8
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,364 Thanks: 531 Thanked 601 Times in 299 Posts	I watched Gypsy arrive at her new east coast mooring. I live, part-time, directly across from that location and it brings me back in time to the classic boats the Rice family had there. Attached Images __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

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Trimmership Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 8 Thanks: 5 Thanked 25 Times in 5 Posts	twin Perkins Deisels, 1992 vintage. Original motors were Chrysler Crowns.

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