Peragrine
Peragrine, 1929
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Original Name: Peragrine Location Built: Portage Bay,Washington Commissioned by: Mr. Bohtm This Design By: JMC-F. Strickland LOA: 36' Beam: NA Power: Probably Winton Truck Engines
the conversions were done by Tony Jensen & Morris Kane Current Owner: Paul Donnelly Current Home Port: Sausalito,California |
Peregrine was Built circa 1929 at Jensen Motorboat Co. She was designed by Tony Jensen for (an Italian Ambassador) Mr. Bohn.
Peregrine’s main cabin below deck was
modified for two births and hanging closets around WWII, and used by the
Coastguard to patrol the west coast. Not much is available to substantiate
this little bit of history.
Found onboard are dozens of old charts that document trips along the west Coast from Seattle to as far South as LA. With dates that span from the 30s though the 50’s.
If these represent trips made by Peregrine,
perhaps they can help to establish a more complete history
Word of mouth tells me that Peregrine has been in San Francisco Bay area at least since the 70s. During that time she had various owners, and was used
primarily as a live-a-board. Fortunately, no
significant changes where made to the vessel during that time.
Unfortunately, Peregrine has suffered years of deferred maintenance. There was extensive electrolysis, necessitating the replacement of shaft,
propeller, and all through-hulls. Most bright work had
been let go and painted surfaces had as many as 9 coats of paint. Deck
canvas was ripped in spots, allowing winter rains into the boat. Dry rot,
however, is surprisingly minimal. thanks to the
original quality construction and relatively benign climate of the San
Francisco Bay Area..
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