March 21, 2010
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I Am In Love With A Sheperd!

If you have found this story because of some sick web search, sorry... No sheep here! I have fallen in love with what has to be the perfect boat. The September Woody Boat of The Month. It's part utility, part runabout, built like a tank, and yet can sting like a bee.... And yes, it even has a 225 hp Chrysler Hemi. Dang! Dang! Dang! Meet Brian Swanson's Killer 1957 Sheperd Sportsman 22... Hallelujah!

What an amazing boat. She could get a speeding ticket just sitting there. How such a huge boat could look so sleek is a master piece of design.But tun on the key and CRAP! This thing can move. Here is the Hemi with twin carbs.... yes Brian knows they are not the right carbs. Infact he had to rebuild the motor just a short time after he bought it... The first time he has ever done that by the way...There is a very soft touch regarding the interior design.

The previous owner had installed carpet in the boat. Actually a very nice touch compared to the cold looking rubber floor..Brian at the helm of Hallelujah... Dang 40 mph and you can talk with your pals... even though your jaw has dropped to the floor.. Hallelujah had several celebs on board... Here is Dominic Fiaschetti, El Presidente of the Chesapeake ACBS.. Brian's Home Port by the way, and one killer web site. Her history.. Just click on the shot...The paper trial... Dang! Worth the price of the boat alone.

It all had to come to an end.... I hear there is one on Antique Boat Center... ohhhhhhh...That's gonna cost me... If you want to know more about the Sheperd brand... Here ya go... shepherdboats.com
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