Boat Type: Bayliner 60
Owner: Robert Grafton
Club: NA
Built: 1997

OWNER BIO
Captain Bob has been boating for many years starting with smaller ski boats, fishing boats, etc.. I bought my first cruising boat in 2011 and am on my third. I am retired from the Los Angeles County Fire Department in Southern California after 35 years. Additionally, I owned a construction company specializing in grading, demolition and excavation. I have always loved machinery and boats fit right into the picture. I have captained boats to Alaska, British Columbia, San Juan Islands, Portland and Columbia River and now down to San Diego.

FAVORITE BOATING DESTINATION & WHY
Alaska was by far my most favorite boating experience. Besides the obvious beauty of the scenery, it demanded more of me in terms of seamanship and planning. Alaska was a 3000 mile round trip taking 2.5 months. Imagine crossing the United States at 10 Knots!

FAVORITE BOATING EXPERIENCE
Cruising to the many destinations that Northwest Boating has to offer.

ABOUT YOUR CREW
Captain Robert D. Grafton
Admiral Lynn W. Safford
First Mate James T. Gandee

WHAT’S IN A NAME
We have always loved the mantra “to boldly go” from Star trek. Hence the name Starship. Other people always seem to comment and remember the name which is fun. It is our second boat named Starship.

REASON TO BUY THIS BOAT
The Bayliner 5788 is a solid coastal cruiser. I have put nearly 900 hours on her in the last 3 years extensively cruising the Northwest and down the Pacific Coast. She is roomy and accommodates living aboard for months at a time. Range is very good on 800 gallons as long as you keep it slow. It provides a great platform for extensive cruising long term.

PREVIOUS BOATS OWNED
Various ski and fishing boats
3058 Bayliner
3988 Bayliner

INTEREST IN CUBAR
The opportunity to cruise with a larger group of boats with the various opportunities for meeting new friends. We intend on staying in the Sea of Cortez for the winter and summer and hope to cross paths with friends made on the trip with CUBAR.