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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1928 by Schertzer Bros. (Frank E and William J Schertzer) in Seattle, WA.
Historical Notes
Peter Harvey states "Euphemia II perfectly captures the aesthetic of west coast cruisers of its time. Its graceful lines and powerful presence is underpinned by fine materials and excellent craftsmanship. This vessel has a tri-cabin layout. The forward cabin sleeps 2. The center cabin is the wheelhouse. The aft cabin contains the galley and the saloon. The saloon can dine 6 or sleep 2. The main head is in the aft cabin with a ‘night head’ in the forward cabin."
Owners & Masters
In 1928-1933 she was owned by Frank J. Seidelhuber, Seattle WA USA.
In 1933-1944 she was owned by Anson B. Moody, Everett WA USA.
In 1944-1965 she was owned by Thomas Gleed, Seattle WA USA.
In 1965-1967 she was owned by John Bentzen, Duncan BC Canada.
In 1967-1973 she was owned by Edward L. Rainsford, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1974-1997 she was owned by Raymond F. Stanley, Cowichan Bay BC Canada.
In 1999-2004 she was owned by Philip M. O'Brien, North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2011-2021 she was owned by Philip and Margaret O'Brien, North Saanich BC Canada.
In 2021-2025 she was owned by Nash, Harvey & Associates, Sechelt BC Canada.
Rebuilds
Restored by Abernethy & Gaudin boatyard.
Repower
Repowered with a 118hp diesel engine
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1931)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1955)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
