This Unique STEEL EXPEDITION SHIP Can Go ANYWHERE [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

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Melodeon is a custom designed and homebuilt Motorsailer. The hull design is based on a Tucker 43 expanded to 47’ LOD. The hull, deck and superstructure are all steel, and the welding was performed by certified welders. Professional architects, engineers and trades people were consulted during all phases of construction, and Lloyd’s and ABYS standards were observed.

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Current Asking Price: $249,900 CAD

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Learning the Lines is a channel about us, an average couple in our 20's, with big dreams to be sailing the world by the time we're in our 30's. We're not afraid to jump into anything, put in the work, and learn as we go. We started out with Somnium, an O'day 272, moved onto Freebie, an Endeavour 32, and now are focusing on sailboat tours and working full time as teachers while we save up for our next boat.

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[justinsellers]

I like the galley being near the steering station. While solo or on night watch, you could cook and eat without abandoning the helm.

[jean-louisrobitaille]

Wonderful boat. Clean. Well built. Nice interior. Liveable. Magnifiqu.

[fysherofmen]

Personally? I find this design and decor just wonderful! With junk sails! WAY more fun than the standard fare... amazing!!!!

[savagecub]

Someone put a great deal of love and thought as well as their life into building that boat. I hope the new buyer will take it to the four corners of the world as it was obviously intended.

[benjaminromberg]

She’s 24 1-2 tons of solid boat, if I were to own her I would do a few minor changes, mainly cosmetic but with all the mechanicals and redundancy built into her I wouldn’t touch, the owner put a lot of thought and love into this vessel, very cozy.

[EHB]

This was home built!? Absolutely beautifully designed and built. You can just 'feel' the stability and strength features of it.!

[clifbradley]

What an awesome boat. Reminds me of something like 1930's junk steamer from Africa or South Asia. Plus with it being steel means you don't have to worry about much in terms of weather. It is eclectic but that is the charm. They did a great job. For a home build especially.

[ellelyn]

I think you've hit it out of the ballpark with this absolutely beautiful vessel, thanks for showing us. The Owners should be so very proud of this magnificent achievement. It's about as close to perfect as is

[moteroargentino]

There's so much going on with this small and lovely beast, but I loved the "workshop" just by the side of the engine. All that you need to do maintenance within arm's reach, and while standing!

[davidlaforce]

What a cool, very custom design.
I was surprised at just 49, 000 lbs, I figured it would run an easy 70, 000.
Your right, that boat will go anywhere, in any weather conditions

[rosemarie-karma]

Don't apologise for speaking, you're explaining your process and I'm loving it 💚

[ismiregalichkochdasjetztso]

This one is ticking all the right boxes for me. Pilot house, steel, everything redundant, three unstayed masts with junk rig! I want this boat.

[dangallagher]

Steel hulls seem like a good idea when sailing near Portugal where there's been recent group Orca attacks on sailing vessels resulting in damage and sinking.

[vivviedarling]

That's my cup of tea. We get more rain here than sun, pilot house, multiple stoves, cook on diesel, formica on everything, just the ticket.

[philip]

Impressive well thought out boat. I’ve seen and sailed with “junk” style sails on the Great Lakes and like the idea. Comparing this to a 30’ 5th wheel trailer I have, the fresh water, black tank, grey tank are not adequate for more than a 5 day trip, 10 if you are very clever on use.

[goulash]

Unique is a very good word for this boat. Not my cup of tea, but I enjoy seeing something different. It'd be a boring world if we all liked the same things.

[salemengineer]

I like the combination of a junk rig and a steel double ended hull. Very nice.

[williamhicks]

What a fantastic vessel! Great layout! And it has everything!

Thanks for the tour!

[jerrymcintire]

Beautiful and well-designed boat. Like the junk rig. Thank you for featuring it.

[armorguy]

While very much not the boat for us I *love* this tour.

You've taken the advice from comments to show all the boat and, boy howdy, did you include details during the final walkthrough. 🙂

If I were to have this boat it would get a very major refit which, sadly, would likely wreck much of what the owner/builders tried to do as we don't seem to sail the way they do....not saying they are wrong but that we approach it differently. I hope she finds a new home with folks who can truly appreciate what the builders did and get the maximum out of her. She is an amazing vessel.