Camelot

In Festival Boats 2024

Camelot was designed by Ed Monk Sr and built by Taylor Boat Company, Seattle. she is a sedan-style cruiser built on a semi-displacement hull constructed from quality boat lumber. Her carvel planked cedar hull is bronze fastened on bent oak frames. Hull material is red and yellow 1 1/8’ cedar. Keel is Douglas fir. Framing is white oak 2” x 1 ¾”. Decks are plywood over 1 x 3” 16” centers. Superstructure is plywood with fiberglass overlay.

Camelot is powered by her original twin 130 HP Perkins 6-354 diesel engines and Walter V-drive. She measures 44’x14’3” and draws 3’6”. GRT is 31; net 22.

Little is known about her owners prior to 1998. In 2004 the Morgan family of Renton WA bought Camelot in Friday Harbor WA for family cruising. Camelot underwent a complete refit in Port Townsend, including framing and planks, and upgrading the electrical, electronic and sanitation systems. Diamond Seaglaze windows were installed. Her Salon and Cockpit were redesigned and new upholstery and draperies were installed throughout.