30' 1939 TAYLORCRAFT "TARKA" - by Martin R. Enright, Marine Surveyor, Nautica Marine Survey 7DUNDGHˋQHVWKHȤFODVVLFFUXLVHUȥGHVFULSWLRQ ORXQJHEDFNFXVKLRQVWRˋOOWKHVSDFH7KHUHLVDVPDOO desk/ cabinet forward. Built in 1939 by reputed boat builder J.J. Taylor and Sons in Toronto, the vessel has been rebuilt over a long The helm is to port. Both windshield panels open. There period, a process completed by the installation of a new are two steps down to the lower cabin that has a galley diesel engine that generates its 35-horsepower output. running fore and aft along the port side and stacked berths opposite to starboard. &DOOLQJ&DQRH&RYH0DULQDLQ6\GQH\%&KRPH7DUNDLV in excellent condition, constructed of mahogany carvel The interior decor is very traditional with mahogany planking over steam bent white oak frames. paneling and cabinetry and blue fabric upholstery. The ceilings are painted plywood with beautiful open At 30 feet 6-inches in length with a 10-foot beam, Tarka mahogany beams. The overall effect is very traditional. is a remarkable example of her genre - by far the very best of this vessel type I have come across over many This is a beautiful example of the classic cruiser - the years of involvement in this work. Her overall condition best I have seen of pre-war vintage and I suspect one of cannot be overstated. the best of her genre. Examples of vessels from this era in this condition are rare indeed. Tarka is a truly lovely vessel. The main cabin is entered through a port side door. There is an L-shaped lounge to starboard with a table $WWKHWLPHRIWKLVUHSRUW3HWHU$QGUHZVZDVWKHRZQHURIWKLV stowed against the port wall. This becomes either a boat. J dinette or can be converted into a double berth using www.canadianyachting.ca 71http://www.canadianyachting.ca