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M/V David B

Year built	1929
Length	65 feet
Beam	16 feet
Draft	7 feet
Engine	3-cylinder Washington-Estep 100hp @ 325 rpm
Speed	7.5 knots
Passengers:	6
Crew	3 crew

Accomodations

Below you'll find staterooms for 8 (even though we only carry 6 passengers on any given trip). Each stateroom includes it's own private head (bathroom) and sink. In addition, a common bathroom offers a luxurious cast-iron soaking tub, shower, toilet, and sink that is accessible to all passengers. She has two decks -- a main deck level and a below deck level. The main deck includes the pilothouse, galley and dining areas, and the below deck level includes the cabins, restroom, engine room, and storage areas.

The Pilothouse includes the bridge deck with the helm, some passenger seating (and some great views). The galley is located just behind the bridge. Aft of the galley is a dining area with wrap-around windows, seating for 8 and a spectacular view of everything we pass along the way. The engine room, storage crew quarters are also located below deck.

The menu on the David B is a reflection of the abundance of the Pacific Northwest's fine ingredients. The cook works with local farmers and fishermen to come up with fresh, seasonal meals. Fresh baked bread and pastries are cooked from scratch using our beautiful wood-fired cooking stove.

History

The M/V David B was built in 1929 at the Lake Washington Shipyard in Houghton, Washington for the Libby, McNeil and Libby Co. It was worked in Bristol Bay, Alaska a for about 25 seasons.

Many vessels like David B were built to tow sail-powered, boats to the fishing grounds where the fishermen caught salmon. This method of fishing was used to get around a federal rule that prohibited engines in the fishing boats. The David B would tow a string of as many 12 or 15 boats to the grounds, and pick them up for their return.

Crew

Jeffrey Smith learned to sail as a child. After spending several years as a college gypsy he discovered that one could actually be paid for working on boats and began a career of it. He worked his way up in the world of tall-ships to a captain position then went on to the West Coast and got involved with power boats. In all of his experience working with passengers, he was looking for a more intimate setting where the guests would feel more comfortable and less hurried. In 1998 Captain Jeffrey and Christine Smith began restoring the M/V David B to bring their concept of luxury, small-ship cruising to others. Jeffrey loves teaching and explaining about anything mechanical, and also has become somewhat of a naturalist.

Christine Smith started working on tour and whale watching boats in 2001. It combined her love for nature and her interest in helping others to enjoy it. She is also an avid birder, and has worked 7 seasons as a volunteer interpreter for the Eagle Watchers on the Skagit River, where she helps visitors observe the local eagle population. She is also a founding member of the Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and currently acting vice-president.

Born and raised a few miles outside of Seattle, Christine spent many weekends and summers at her grandparent's farm where she learned the value of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as locally raised meats. As a chef she is dedicated to working with local farmers and fishermen to bring a distinct Northwest flavor to the table of the David B. Christine has also owned a small gardening business where she took in many "orphaned" herbs for her own garden. She now combines them into carefully crafted meals. When you come along on the David B the galley is always a place for good food and conversation. Christine would love to cook for you, and point out some wildlife along the way, on your next trip on the David B.

Aaron Mynatt has developed an interest in engines at an early age and spent his teens hanging around a motorcycle repair shop. He's worked on engines ranging in size from tiny model engines to cruise ship engines. While originally an Ohioan, he spent summers in Washington where he is currently in school and working as a shipwright. Aaron is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing as well as mountain biking, rock climbing, backpacking, camping, and all-mountain free-skiing.

Aaron came to the David B from a seasonal life of working as a carpenter on custom homes part of the year and working as a ski lift operator in the winter. The boat life allows him to continue the seasonal life-style, and enjoy the outdoors year-round. Aaron is fascinated by anything mechanical and would love to tell you about, (and show you) the ship's engine on your next trip on the David B.

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