This model Roamer (represented by the mighty "Kirkline" here) was originally designed as a 73 footer by Don O'Keefe working at Derecktor's Shipyard in New York. With a flared bow added by CC she measured out to 74 feet and looked very-Burger-ish in profile.
Records show that (3) Flushdeck 74s were produced*: Hulls no. series RAP-74-501, 502, and 505; with hull #505 going out to the then-President of the Ivory Coast, Felix-Houphet Bouigny. The two other hulls may have become Yacht Fisherman "73s" (Hull no. series RFP-73-50*) with superstructures more reminiscent of the 74' Motoryachts ("houseboats"). |
