The HUCK FINN--Adventures of a canal boat on North America's waterways

Photos, captain's notes, and crew's tales from the 26' canal boat HUCK FINN. Itinerary: roundtrip St. Pete. FL/St. Paul MN.

Thursday, June 05, 2008

These May 2008 photos were taken just before HUCK's latest cruise from KY Lake to Inland Marina in Evansville, IN. Read more and see lots more photos in following posts.














HUCK's beautiful spalted maple solid wood galley counter top. To the left is a 3 burner, full oven propane range. To the right a double stainless sink with H&C water. Lots of storage below...I never did fill it up.


















HUCK's might 20 HP 3 cyl. Perkins diesel. Still runs like new--starts instantly, no smoke, and doesn't burn oil. Estimated run time is 7-800 hours. Engine has been maintained regularly and some spare parts are on board.






Here is the "slave cylinder" portion of the hydraulic steering mechanism. HUCK has an extra large rudder for linear stability and quick steering response.
















Looking up from the galley into the pilothouse. The rooftop AC does a good job of cooling HUCK. It can be moved to the center hatch, over the galley if you prefer it there.

Continue to following posts for more photos and info. Captain Brion can be reached at brionkerlin@yahoo.com or (727) 656-0700

HUCK's driveaway price is now a deal that someone won't refuse. See many more photos and read stories of HUCK's adventures on this blogsite. HUCK's final photoshoot! Following are 15 recent (May 2008) HUCK photos for the benefit of interested buyers. HUCK just cruised from KY Lake to Evansville, IN. That's about 160 miles, mostly up the OHIO R., and we did it in 3 days. My brother Roger came along for crew, as we were also delivering a 29' double-ender.






More HUCK photos! HUCK is now resting at dock in Evansville, IN on the OHIO R. and waiting for a new owner. That won't take long, as I've just reduced the price to $14, 900. See more new photos in another post below this one. Captain Brion (727) 656-0700

I'm preparing to move onto a houseboat, so HUCK will be getting a new captain soon, someone who will hopefully put many more thousands of miles under the keel. All systems are up and running and ready to go.






Here are some recent (May 2008) photos of HUCK FINN for any interested buyers. Price just reduced to $14,900. Hurry...HUCK won't last long at that price.

HUCK was just cruised by Captain Brion and brother Roger from KY Lake down the Cumberland River and 150 miles up the OHIO R. to Evansville, IN. We averaged about 4-4.5 mph against the current. That's about 50 miles per day on these long summer days.