0707 July 2007.pdf - Pacific San Diego Magazine

SAIL AWAY FROM THE SAFE HARBOR. CATCH THE TRADE WINDS IN YOUR SAILS. EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER.”—MARK TWAIN
H O M E
“It’s a production boat. If you have a
Honda, every other Honda looks alike.”
La vaquita (the little cow)
La Vaquita is a three-story floating home docked at San Diego Yacht Club. With
a raw cost of $575,000, upgrades of cherry floors, cabinetry and window treatments;
teak decking; and the third cabin turned into an office/library push the
cost of this 48-foot Navigator to $700,000. Sleek, black Corian countertops accent
the kitchen and bathrooms. Along with two full bathrooms, La Vaquita has
its own washer and dryer. On the top deck, you’ll find an additional refrigerator
and grill with a mini bar.
Sounds like a top-of-the-line luxury boat, but owners Jim and Britt Flynn insist
it’s your average powerboat, typical of most yachts in So-Cal. Jim says, “It’s a
production boat. If you have a Honda, every other Honda looks alike. A custom
powerboat of this length would cost maybe $3-4 million. We have the same
equipment everyone else has.” They split their time among three homes, two
of which are on land. When not on La Vaquita, the Flynns can be found in either
Scottsdale, Arizona, or Puerto Peñasco, Mexico.
The Flynns purchase bio-diesel fuel for their 500-gallon tank. At $3.00 a gallon,
it costs roughly $750.00 to travel to Catalina Island and back. Jim, a retired architect,
feels it’s worth every penny. “There’s nothing like being out on the open
sea on your own boat. I love to be on the water, and to hear the sound of the
water at night. I love the movement. It’s wonderful.”
“I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” —Maya Angelou
pacificbeachmag.com * JULY * PBM 27