Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show / Ritchie Howell pics

[Capt. Mark]

I've cleaned tuna scales off of hardwood soles, tables, bulkheads and decks more than I'd like to. I've also washed blood off of the galley walls and on companionway hand holds as well as the head bulkhead and hatch.

What I wouldn't want to be faced with is taking tuna scales and blood out of carpeting, fine wall papered bulkheads and cushy padding material.

We can all appreciate the fine plush interior on these boats but the cost of upkeep has to be unreal.

Not really .. you have to train your crew to take off all the bloody clothes before coming in .. we have a similar interior in the Canyon Runner and have run hundreds of charters since we built her with no issues. The canvas runner took a beating with spills and stains, so we switched to a clear plastic runner over the carpet and problem solved. These interiors use materials that are friendly to clean, yet look plush.

[HarborRd]

I've cleaned tuna scales off of hardwood soles, tables, bulkheads and decks more than I'd like to. I've also washed blood off of the galley walls and on companionway hand holds as well as the head bulkhead and hatch.

What I wouldn't want to be faced with is taking tuna scales and blood out of carpeting, fine wall papered bulkheads and cushy padding material.

We can all appreciate the fine plush interior on these boats but the cost of upkeep has to be unreal.

To each his own. Not every boat is built for everybody, and the evaluation of each boat is completely subjective.

[FreeBird Sportfishing]

Mark, is that the Blue Runner that sits in Squan?

[Capt. Mark]

Mark, is that the Blue Runner that sits in Squan?

Yes its the same Blue Runner ... she will be in Florida for the winter

[FreeBird Sportfishing]

Yes its the same Blue Runner ... she will be in Florida for the winter

Oh man that's awesome.. I drive over that bridge everyday and see her. WHAT a machine!!

[PhilJack]

She was or still is at Sailfish Marina Stuart, FL as of Thursday. Looks Great!!

[mikehalseyjr]

I think we should all "occupy" Ft. Lauderdale or "occupy" the Blue Runner instead of working.

Mike

[John from Madison CT]

That 60' Ritchie is beyond incredible !! Have fun running it Capt. Mark !!

See you at the CR seminar this Feb..