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Meet Victoria - Tour of our William Garden 'Porpoise' built by Robin Fung in 1975
October 8, 2026 · 39 min · 103K views
What this video covers
Victoria is a 42-foot William Garden Porpoise ketch, built in 1975 by the Robin Fung Yard in Hong Kong.0:03 Constructed with old-growth Burmese teak planking, eepal frames, and a yakal backbone, the vessel features a 30-year-old standing rigging system that requires replacement due to broken strands.0:10 The deck layout includes a large open foredeck, wide side decks, and a manual windlass.2:58 The interior remains largely original, featuring a galley with a gimbaled stove, a saloon with convertible berths, and a dedicated workshop space.18:52 The current owners plan to replace the failing blue sheer stripe paint, which has bubbled due to thermal expansion of the wood, and are researching the installation of a Scanmar-built self-steering gear to avoid drilling through the teak transom.15:29 The boat retains its original San Francisco home port designation.36:52 The owners intend to maintain the vessel’s structural integrity while updating cosmetic brightwork and canvas systems.
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