Well this isn't pirates of the Caribbean, but on Nias we have warm tropical water, palm trees, and a few nice sandy beaches. I can think of no better place to own a boat. Yes, it's true, I am now the proud owner of a brand new boat! "The Blue Pearl", is her name, and she now sits at the office in Gunung Sitoli awaiting the maiden voyage. The boat is really a dugout canoe that has been hand carved out of a single tree. I paid over 1,200,000 Rupiah for her, but she's worth it (About 120 US Bucks). 
I didn't have a lot of time to look for the boat, so a few guys from the office found it for me while it was still being made! It comes complete with three seats, some balancing pontoons, and a hand carved oar. It was difficult to pick the boat up with the Medair vehicle, since it's not really work related, so I paid a "becak" to deliver it to the office for 50,000 Rupiah (5 bucks). The only downside about having a boat is that my fishing rod is completely destroyed. The end of the rod got caught in the motor of our hired fishing charter (which is a completely different story and was more of a glorified boat ride). Next weekend I need to buy some new fishing gear and take the "pearl" out to catch some tuna. Stay tuned!!!!
3 comments:
Sounds awesome! Meanwhile I will have to settle for some bass. Matt and I will have to take you bass fishn' for sure.
Love the name of your boat. Hard to fish without a rod. Enjoy the pearl and have a good time enjoying the ocean. Are you sure you want to take her out in the really deep water?? Looks iffy. Maiden voyage will be an experience. Love you son Mum
Hi Russ, David Culpepper here from West Palm Beach and Man O War Cay, Abaco Bahamas. My home in the Bahamas is Ocean Pearl. Great name you picked. I have bought many similar boats in Indonesia. I have the older ones (with bad bottoms) Made into shelves and into benches and chests. If you have someone that wants to converte old ones, just let me know. I own Nautical Decor in West Palm Beach and sell worldwide, neat old nautical items for decor. Best regards, David Culpepper dculpepco@comcast.net
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