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the m/v Sea Ranch
Right: Dan, 12 years
old, and his mom,
pose in front of the
Sea Ranch after it's
pulled out for
maintenance.
Below: The Sea Ranch
at the family property
on the Mississippi
River in Sabula, Iowa
old, and his mom,
pose in front of the
Sea Ranch after it's
pulled out for
maintenance.
Below: The Sea Ranch
at the family property
on the Mississippi
River in Sabula, Iowa
Specifications for the m/v Sea Ranch:
Year Built: 1969
Location Built: Holland Michigan
Make: Chris Craft
Model: Roamer Riveria
Superstructure material: Fiberglass
Fuel Capacity (Prior to 2007): 400 gallons (two 200 gallon tanks)
Fuel Capacity (Current): 500 gallons (two 200 gallon primary tanks + two 50 gallon day tanks)
Fuel Tank Material: Galvanized Steel (Coated for Diesel in 2009)
Beam: 15 feet
Length: 46 feet
Draft: 3'9"
Hull Material: All Welded Aluminum hull shell plating
Cockpit Construction: Teak plank
Hull Type: Planing
Deck Type: Welded aluminum deck plate
Frames (ribs): Welded "L" 2x3
Prop Shafts: Stainless steel 1 1/2" diameter
Propeller: Two bronze alloy, four bladed propellers
Engine Type (Prior to 2007): Two four cycle V-8, 300 HP
Engine Type (Current): Two 110 hp
Engine Manufacturer (Prior to 2007): Twin Chris Craft Ford 427
Engine Manufacturer (Current): Ford Lehman
Transmission Type (Prior 2007): Paragon 45 series
Transmission Type (Current): Velvet Drives, 72C series
Rudder: Two Cold Rolled Steel
Fuel Type (Prior to 2007): Gasoline
Fuel Type (Current) Diesel
Generator Manufacturer: Kohler
Voltage: Lead acid battery powered 12 volt system
AC System: One 50 amp 125V connector
DC System: Marine grade 12 volt
Batteries: Two banks consisting of two 12 volt lead acid
Hot Water Capacity: 10 gal
Potable Water Capacity: 150 gal.
Rode Material: 25' of 3/8" chain followed by 5/8" 3 braid marine grade nylon
Anchors: Three Danforth style: Two 25 lbs. One 50lbs
Year Built: 1969
Location Built: Holland Michigan
Make: Chris Craft
Model: Roamer Riveria
Superstructure material: Fiberglass
Fuel Capacity (Prior to 2007): 400 gallons (two 200 gallon tanks)
Fuel Capacity (Current): 500 gallons (two 200 gallon primary tanks + two 50 gallon day tanks)
Fuel Tank Material: Galvanized Steel (Coated for Diesel in 2009)
Beam: 15 feet
Length: 46 feet
Draft: 3'9"
Hull Material: All Welded Aluminum hull shell plating
Cockpit Construction: Teak plank
Hull Type: Planing
Deck Type: Welded aluminum deck plate
Frames (ribs): Welded "L" 2x3
Prop Shafts: Stainless steel 1 1/2" diameter
Propeller: Two bronze alloy, four bladed propellers
Engine Type (Prior to 2007): Two four cycle V-8, 300 HP
Engine Type (Current): Two 110 hp
Engine Manufacturer (Prior to 2007): Twin Chris Craft Ford 427
Engine Manufacturer (Current): Ford Lehman
Transmission Type (Prior 2007): Paragon 45 series
Transmission Type (Current): Velvet Drives, 72C series
Rudder: Two Cold Rolled Steel
Fuel Type (Prior to 2007): Gasoline
Fuel Type (Current) Diesel
Generator Manufacturer: Kohler
Voltage: Lead acid battery powered 12 volt system
AC System: One 50 amp 125V connector
DC System: Marine grade 12 volt
Batteries: Two banks consisting of two 12 volt lead acid
Hot Water Capacity: 10 gal
Potable Water Capacity: 150 gal.
Rode Material: 25' of 3/8" chain followed by 5/8" 3 braid marine grade nylon
Anchors: Three Danforth style: Two 25 lbs. One 50lbs
| The Sea Ranch anchored at the mouth of the Escambia River, just north of Red Neck Island in Pensacola, where we frequent often. It is just a 1/2 mile from the marina. |
Welcome Aboard the Sea Ranch! The Ranch has been in Dan's family for a long time. We are third
generation owners! The original owner in Traverse City, MI had a love of boating and horses, hence the
name "Sea Ranch". Dan's grandparents, George A. and Antoinette Schiro, purchased the boat in 1977 and
brought her across Lake Michigan to Chicago, where they took the Chicago River/Illinois River west to the
Mississippi River, then north to the island of Sabula, Iowa. The Schiro's owner a piece of riverfront
property there. Boating was a family passion, and George and Antoinette's son, George J., became very
attached to the Sea Ranch. When his parents married, they received the boat as a wedding gift. So from a
very young age, Dan, along with his older brother Jeff, and younger sister, Dawn, called the Sea Ranch
their home away from home. The Sea Ranch continued to be docked on the family property in Sabula, about
2 hours from their home in Rockford, IL. Every weekend was spent on the boat, as well as entire summers
and holiday weekends. After Dan's father's father passed away in 1999, Dan's mother, Cindy, made the
difficult decision to put the Sea Ranch up for sale. About the same time, we were planning our future. After
meeting in 1996 during college, we were engaged to married. Christina had already graduated and Dan was
due to graduate in May 2000 and their wedding was planned for July 1, 2000. We both longed of moving
from the cold dreary mid-west to a warm sunny town on the water. It was actually Christina's idea to buy
the Sea Ranch from Dan's mother. After long discussion and working on how they would afford the boat
and how it fit into their plans of moving, Dan and Christina decided to make their first purchase as a
couple. The winter before we were married, weekends were spent fixing up and preparing the boat for her
long voyage - we were taking her to Florida, were we had decided would become our new home after our
wedding. On August 23, 2000, the Sea Ranch left the familiar docks in Sabula one last time. After 23 years
of puttering up and down the Mississippi River for leisurely family outings, the Sea Ranch was about to
make a long and ardous journey to her new home - over 1,300 miles away.
generation owners! The original owner in Traverse City, MI had a love of boating and horses, hence the
name "Sea Ranch". Dan's grandparents, George A. and Antoinette Schiro, purchased the boat in 1977 and
brought her across Lake Michigan to Chicago, where they took the Chicago River/Illinois River west to the
Mississippi River, then north to the island of Sabula, Iowa. The Schiro's owner a piece of riverfront
property there. Boating was a family passion, and George and Antoinette's son, George J., became very
attached to the Sea Ranch. When his parents married, they received the boat as a wedding gift. So from a
very young age, Dan, along with his older brother Jeff, and younger sister, Dawn, called the Sea Ranch
their home away from home. The Sea Ranch continued to be docked on the family property in Sabula, about
2 hours from their home in Rockford, IL. Every weekend was spent on the boat, as well as entire summers
and holiday weekends. After Dan's father's father passed away in 1999, Dan's mother, Cindy, made the
difficult decision to put the Sea Ranch up for sale. About the same time, we were planning our future. After
meeting in 1996 during college, we were engaged to married. Christina had already graduated and Dan was
due to graduate in May 2000 and their wedding was planned for July 1, 2000. We both longed of moving
from the cold dreary mid-west to a warm sunny town on the water. It was actually Christina's idea to buy
the Sea Ranch from Dan's mother. After long discussion and working on how they would afford the boat
and how it fit into their plans of moving, Dan and Christina decided to make their first purchase as a
couple. The winter before we were married, weekends were spent fixing up and preparing the boat for her
long voyage - we were taking her to Florida, were we had decided would become our new home after our
wedding. On August 23, 2000, the Sea Ranch left the familiar docks in Sabula one last time. After 23 years
of puttering up and down the Mississippi River for leisurely family outings, the Sea Ranch was about to
make a long and ardous journey to her new home - over 1,300 miles away.
A diesel refit using
salvaged engines from
Hurricane Ivan was
completed in 2008. Check
out a couple of pictures
here.
salvaged engines from
Hurricane Ivan was
completed in 2008. Check
out a couple of pictures
here.
Above and Below: The Sea Ranch at
Fort McRee, Pensacola, FL
(November 2008)
Fort McRee, Pensacola, FL
(November 2008)
Floor Plan Renovations:
Galley: dishwasher
(apartment size)
Back Deck: Stacked
Washer and propane
Dryer, Bar mini-fridge,
wooden dry bar
Back Stateroom: The
twin beds moved
together over wooden
frame. Two top shelves
of dresser removed.
Bottom two shelves
moved under bed frame.
Storage area built on
top of fuel tanks.
Air Conditioning 14,000
btu unit in wall between
pilot house and salon.
Galley: dishwasher
(apartment size)
Back Deck: Stacked
Washer and propane
Dryer, Bar mini-fridge,
wooden dry bar
Back Stateroom: The
twin beds moved
together over wooden
frame. Two top shelves
of dresser removed.
Bottom two shelves
moved under bed frame.
Storage area built on
top of fuel tanks.
Air Conditioning 14,000
btu unit in wall between
pilot house and salon.
Grand Mariner Marina,
Mobile, AL shipyard.
Haul-out fornew insurance
survey
Mobile, AL shipyard.
Haul-out fornew insurance
survey