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60' ketch in "Captain Ron"

Discussion in ' All Things Boats & Boating ' started by LP , Sep 23, 2005 .

LP Flying Boatman

One of my favorite "fun" movies, "Captain Ron", has a 60' ketch in it. Does anybody know about the real yacht. Who are the designers and builders. Is she really 60' long. This will be pushing it, but does anybody know how much of the actual interior shots were done inside.  

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i don't know any of the answers, learpilot. but i thought i'd add that movie is howi got my nickname. a buddy of mine saw the movie and started calling me capt'n ron because i reminded him of the capt'n ron in the movie, the name stuck and i am called by that monicer all over the area by most of the guys i work with in a about a 100 mile radius of my home town. funny thing is at the time of the movie's debut, there were several people who satrted calling me that at the same time with no co-laberation on thier part. it is a nice looking ketch though, isn't it.  

Wynand N Retired Steelboatbuilder

Hi LearPilot My most favorable memories of Capt Ron were those beautiful legs on the women However, the boat used in the movie is a Formosa 51. If I'm not mistaken, it is the same boat, after some cosmetic changes eg. metal mast etc etc were made, that was used in the movie "First 50 Dates" OTOH, the boat also looks remarkably like a Hudson Force 51.......  

There were 3 boats used in the movie. All three were Formosa 51's. One was a total mess, and that one was used in the initial scenes at the dock of the neglected boat. Another was not in quite as bad of shape, but still bad, and was used in the scenes where the boat was shot up by the "pirates of the Caribbean". The third boat used for all on deck and offshore sailing scenes is a Formoso 51 named Wanderer, if I'm not mistaken, from Kemah, Texas. All of the below deck scenes were shot in a movie studio, on a fabricated set.  

Formosa 51 Thanks Wynand N, You'll have to excuse my ignorance, a Formosa 51 would be 51' LOA? Just curious because they call it a 60' er in the movie. I was going to be quite impressed with the size of the interior if they had actually shot it in the yacht itself. Looked like the master suite had 10' ceilings. Thanks again.  

learpilot said: a Formosa 51 would be 51' LOA? Just curious because they call it a 60' er in the movie. Click to expand...

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both the "Wonderer" and another formosa 51 named "Windborne"are docket within half/mile of each other one in Kemath and the other across the channel in Seabrook,TX. I have been told that both were used in the movie. I have been aboard both, and seen the movie, and I thank, at lest some othe interior shot were inside.The "Windborne" is beautiful has just been refit&refinished.  

yokebutt Boatbuilder

Well, you do have to pay slip-fees for 60 feet, so why not? Yoke.  

Kaptin Kaptin

Do a Google Search for 51' Formosa ketch. The boat used in Captain Ron was a 51' Formosa Ketch called "Wanderer"  

landlocked02 Guest

Tis true. The Wanderer is a 51 Formosa Ketch. It is docked in Kemah, Tx. Located just down from my brothers boat. It is starting to waste away as the new owners have not been keeping her up.  

globaldude court jester

I too like the formosa design , so much so that I flew to Hawaii to look over a CT41 formosa but ended up buying a Transworld 41 for 20K , a centre cocpit aft cabin with fibreglass decks and cabins . It is esentially the same as the formosa's , that is, William Gardner design but unlike most of the Taiwan boats it has glass decks and cabins . Story goes a couple of American guys ordered the glass decks etc for the same design as the CT's , Taichi's , sea wolf's, hardins and by what ever else name they go under . I have edited this post severely as it has had the desired efect [ for those who read it first -- he has offered to pay me back ]  

Reckless Guest

You could just go out and buy the actual boat http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1978/Formosa-Cutter-Rigged-Ketch-2076793/Kemah/TX/United-States  

sbluejean54 Guest

60ft Ketch in "Captain Ron" Hi LP , as previously posted by Wynand N ., the " Captain Ron " Ketch is indeed, the " Wanderer ", a Formosa 51 and yes, it is slipped at the Kemah Boardwalk Marina in Kemah, Texas. My wife and I loved the movie and wanting to see the boat, sailed through the Marina last year and saw her. If memory serves, she's on the 3rd pier in from the marina's water entrance off the Seabrook channel (the Seabrook channel takes you from NASA's Clear Lake, to Trinity Bay). Stop in and see her sometime.  

Jack Tar Guest

The Wanderer is presently for sale on www.yachtworld.com . I also had my vessel the Angelique for sale last year but pulled her from the market until the economy changes. Many of the movie shots were filmed on sets. The engine room for one. It's not hard though to make a cabin look large. Here is a shot of my main salon shot through a fish eye lens. Oh and my overall length is just over 59'. LOA She is a center cockpit model.  

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Captain Ron and the famous Wanderer Well... How about an update on the famous sailboat used in the Captain Ron movie, "The Wanderer"? The newest owner (owner number 10) wanted a project that he could renovate for retirement and cruising. The mystic of the Wanderer movie life and saving the vessel from Davie Jones Locker played a key role in her purchase. Not to mentions, an excellent price. After taking on what looks to be a 4 year project, I moved her over to the yard to let the work begin. Once in the yard, I took a long hard look at what once was a magnificent vessel; that, sadly to say individuals just could not take care of her over time. I stepped back and said, what did I get myself involved in, and, where do I start? That ended up being an easy decision...stop her from sinking! Next we evicted the live aboard "taking care of her". We immediately gutted the interior and sprayed to eliminate a zillion roaches and mites! We then pulled the 120hp Ford Lehman engine out and took it to the shop for a complete rebuild which should take about 7 to 8 weeks. As the days passed we cut out 9 stainless tanks and removed all the plumbing, wiring and everything that had either worn out or was just not needed. Starting with her bottom; as she had 18 thru-hulls. WOW! It looked as if each time a previous owner wanted to add something to her that required punching a hole in her, sadly they did. We closed off all but 9 and replaced the old gate valves with modern day brass ball valves. Then off with the old prop as it was badly in need of a new one. We moved to the rudder; off with it I said, as it was in worse shape than we originally thought. Water logged and damaged we cut it in half then rebuilt it from the inside out. After 30 days on the hard in the yard and a new bottom job, rudder and prop; oh, and all those new thru-hulls we splashed her for a short tow over to Waterford Harbor Marina where she will stay until she's a beautiful sailing ship once again. Once she's back you will be able to charter her on Galveston Bay through Windsong Charters. Now how about a little history? She was built in Taipei, Taiwan in 1978 by the Formosa Boat Building Company. The Wanderer got her name from the movie production company. Previously she was named Sea Deborah III, Le Charmay, Billie's Pearl, Lade Hawk and finally The Wanderer which is the perfect name for her future life! Hollywood created an amazing interior and wonderful story about the vessel. Many people want to tour her to see the engine room, have their photo taken in the shower and also see the carved bedposts with the initials of Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. You'll have to visit her yourself to see what might be true or possibly a little exaggerated! Many people also want souvenirs from her such as her hand carved doors...whatever people. One of the reasons the new owner selected Dockside Boat Repair for the re-fit was because we would modernize her but will still keep her classic historic look. Stay tuned for future before and after photos on her amazing transformation. Captain Bob  

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Touchstone and Beyond: A History of Disney’s “Captain Ron”

It’s cold outside where I am, and what better way to shake off the winter blues, then by setting sail with Martin Short and Kurt Russell in Captain Ron . This Caribbean voyage will be impossible to forget.

Martin Harvey lives a hectic life in an unfulfilling job in Chicago. One day while he is navigating the elevator at the office, he learns that his uncle has died, and bequeathed his yacht Wanderer  to Martin.

Excited from his childhood memories sailing with his uncle, Martin convinces his wife Katherine and two kids Caroline and Ben to fly down to a remote island, San Pomme de Terre (what an awesome name for an island) and sail the boat to Miami and sell it for a profit.

On arrival, the memories of an elegant yacht, give way to a trashy boat that is barely above the water line. To make matters worse, the boat skipper hired to help the Harvey family navigate to Miami, is Captain Ron.

This laid-back beach bum does not instill confidence in Martin. As the journey begins, skepticism gives way to downright hatred. Martin despises Captain Ron, and for everything that goes wrong with the journey, Martin blames the affable skipper. Confronted by pirates and with Captain Ron injured, it’s up to the Harvey family to make the boat function on sail power alone or else they are going to die.

Kurt Russell is well known for his action hero past, but his work as Captain Ron is something unlike anything he has done before or since. The audience doesn’t expect someone with Russell’s past to be able to pull off the beach bum look. Not only does Kurt Russell transform into this slacker perfectly, but he is also genuinely funny in every scene. Playing against type and building a unique persona that is unlike anything done in his past, Russell makes the audience love Captain Ron, despite the fact he is the worst captain anyone could ever hire.

Martin Short plays the perfect straight man to Russell’s absurdity. Known for being the over-the-top part of a comedy act, Short gets to play it straight, which is an incredible performance by the comic. His Martin Harvey is an everyman character who just wants to sail the boat to Miami. The fact that Harvey sees past the obvious issues with Captain Ron upon first meeting him, and then tries to stay positive for most of the journey until he hits his breaking point, is brilliant. As much as I laughed at how Russel brought Captain Ron to life, seeing Martin Short try to restrain himself as he dealt with Ron was some of the best parts of the film.

The scene alone where Captain Ron warns Martin to stay on the trail to avoid the guerillas on the island is incredibly funny for many different reasons.

The Bad and the Ugly

There is nothing wrong with the film. It’s funny, beautiful for a winter watch as it will place you in a warm location, and you will laugh along at the madness of Captain Ron.

Beyond the Film Facts

• Paul Anka has a small role as Donaldson, the yacht dealer that Martin wants to sell the boat to.
• Benjamin Salisbury and Meadow Sisto were nominated for Young Artist awards for their work as the Harvey children Ben and Caroline.
• We only learn Captain Ron’s full name, Ron Rico, when he introduces himself to the Harvey’s at the beginning of the film.
• Apparently, Kurt Russell provided much of the wardrobe for Captain Ron from his own closet.
• The movie was going to be released under the Walt Disney Pictures label, but the underaged drinking, and partial nudity, made for a better home with Touchstone Pictures.
• Many comedy legends were considered for the role of Martin, including Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, Billy Crystal, John Candy, and John Ritter.
• Roselyn Sanchez, as well as Meadow Sisto and Benjamin Salisbury make their film debuts in this movie.
• Three different boats were used to represent the family yacht Wanderer .
• Screenwriter John Dwyer claims that Martin Short was supposed to play Captain Ron and Kurt Russell was supposed to play Martin Harvey, but after a night of drinking they decided to switch roles. (I find this doubtful, but hilarious if it’s real)
• When Ron mentions pirates, and the kids ask if there are really pirates of the Caribbean, Martin Harvey makes a reference to Captain Ron having gone to Disney World one too many times. (Intentional corporate synergy?)

The Streamy Award

{Watch on your phone (1) Watch on a tablet (2) Perfect travel entertainment (3) Best at home with the biggest screen (4)}

The film was a failure at the box office, and for many critics, they couldn’t look past the fact that Kurt Russell was the comedic lead, and Martin Short played the straight man. To me, that’s the charm of this film.

Captain Ron  is a comic masterpiece that gets a “Level 4 Streamy Award”.  Watch this film on a big screen so that you can take in the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean and laugh along at the insanity that Martin Harvey experiences with Captain Ron guiding his family through troubled waters.

Cast and Crew

• Kurt Russell as Captain Ron
• Martin Short as Martin Harvey
• Mary Kay Place as Katherine
• Meadow Sisto as Caroline
• Benjamin Salisbury as Ben

Directed by  Thom Eberhardt

Produced by  Touchstone Pictures / Touchwood Pacific Partners 1 / Permut Presentations

Release Date: September 18, 1992

Budget: $24 million

Box Office Gross

Domestic:  $22,518,097

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1992 Directed by Thom Eberhardt

Martin just wanted a nice, quiet family vacation. Instead, he got... Captain Ron

When mild-mannered Martin Harvey finds out that he has inherited a vintage yacht, he decides to take his family on a Caribbean vacation to retrieve the vessel. Upon arriving on a small island and realizing that the ship is in rough shape, Martin and his family end up with more than they bargained for as the roguish Captain Ron signs on to sail the boat to Miami. It doesn't take long before Ron's anything-goes antics get the Harveys into plenty of trouble.

Kurt Russell Martin Short Mary Kay Place Benjamin Salisbury Meadow Sisto Tom McGowan Dan Butler Paul Anka Sunshine Logroño Jorge Luis Ramos J.A. Preston Tanya Soler Raul Estela Jainardo Batista Katherine Franco Clement Talkington Craig Rondell Shanti Kahn Marty Eli Schwartz John Scott Clough Katherine Calzada Diego de la Texera Roselyn Sánchez Janine Okada Eliseo López Gustavo Cerezo Efrain "Chico" Rosario Jose Ciro Silvestre Ramos Gonzalez Show All… Antonio Valdes Lazo Jose Angel Ortiz Gustavo Rodríguez Victor Emilio Rodriguez Ralph Arrieta James Dudley David Canal Edwin Delgado Carlos Miranda Gil Baldiris Rolando D'Lugo

Director Director

Thom Eberhardt

Assistant Directors Asst. Directors

Marty Eli Schwartz Richard Coad

Producers Producers

Paige Simpson David Permut Ric Rondell Andy Cohen Susanne Goldstein

Executive Producer Exec. Producer

Ralph Winter

Writers Writers

Thom Eberhardt John Dwyer

Casting Casting

Mary Gail Artz Barbara Cohen

Editor Editor

Tina Hirsch

Cinematography Cinematography

Daryn Okada

Camera Operator Camera Operator

Dulce "Candy" Gonzalez

Lighting Lighting

Dino Parks Reginald F. Lake

Additional Photography Add. Photography

Production design production design.

William F. Matthews

Art Direction Art Direction

James F. Truesdale

Set Decoration Set Decoration

Jeff Haley Glenn Williams Irvin E. Jim Duffy Jr.

Special Effects Special Effects

Jack Bennett

Title Design Title Design

David Oliver Pfeil

Stunts Stunts

Joe Hess Gary A. Lowe Danny Weselis Ronnie Rondell Jr. Ron Michaels Jim Lawrence John Casino Rick LeFevour James M. Halty Erik Rondell John Garcia Patricia A. Walrod

Composer Composer

Nicholas Pike

Sound Sound

Greg P. Russell George Watters Robert J. Litt Elliot Tyson Howell Gibbens Suhail Kafity Matthew Harrison R.J. Palmer F. Hudson Miller Mary H. Ellis Jack Keller David Behle Victoria Martin Denise Whiting

Costume Design Costume Design

Jennifer von Mayrhauser

Makeup Makeup

Dennis Liddiard John M. Elliott Jr.

Hairstyling Hairstyling

Bonnie Clevering Susan Mills

Touchstone Pictures Touchwood Pacific Partners 1

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18 sep 1992, 18 feb 1993, 25 feb 1993, 15 may 1993, 09 oct 2007, releases by country.

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Review by matt lynch ★★★½

I think we all agree that it's criminal that Pacino in SCENT OF A WOMAN beat out Denzel in MALCOLM X at the Oscars that year, but maybe the real scandal is that anyone beat Kurt Russell?

Review by Bobby Finger ★★★

From around 1993 to 1999, when we moved to a new house, my dad had a post-it note on the side of his desk with two movie recommendations from one of my aunts. I’ll never forget it. It’s the greatest post-it note of all time. In his perfect handwriting, he wrote two lines:

FUNNY ADULT: My Cousin Vinny FUNNY FAMILY: Captain Ron

Still accurate after all these years.

Review by Dave Taylor ★★★

You know what surprised me most about ‘Captain Ron’? Titties. There are titties in ‘Captain Ron.’

Yes, it is an aerial shot so it is not the best angle, but I definitely saw nipples make an appearance at least twice.

Was ‘Titanic’ the last PG-13 movie with titties? I feel like they allowed the world to see that, then they took PG-13 titties away from us for good.  

Anyways, this is the type of movie that could have ended with Grandpa Simpson arriving on a motorcycle exclaiming that he was going to ‘haul ass to lollapalooza!’ 

Kurt Russell’s fake eye was pretty awesome though.

Review by Jos 2.0 ★ 7

short and russell swapped their given roles before shooting when they got drunk one night and decided to switch. 

Question of the day: which two headliners of a movie do you wish did this?

LIST: watching my vhs collection 

Review by Ty Landis

I don't want to live in a world without Kurt Russell.

Review by Parker ★★½ 2

Wait. So at the end when Capt. Ron is speeding toward that ocean liner? Did he kill himself and two strangers? Is that how the movie ends?

Review by Ziglet_mir ½

I love Kurt Russell. Kurt is (mostly) a good actor, a ton of fun to watch, suave, and a handsome guy. As a secondary preface I also really like Jerry Lewis and his innovative comedic talents (he has nothing to do with this film, wait for it). 

This is the Jerry Lewis performance of Kurt Russell's career, except only all the gratingly negative aspects of the innately shrill comedian. Which is surprising since Russell already starred in two family-oriented Nutty Professor spinoffs ( The Computer That Wore Tennis Shoes  and The Strongest Man in the World ).

Take that for what it is, boss .

Review by single white femalien 2

feel like i recovered 100 repressed childhood memories watching this

Review by Eric Szyszka ★★★½ 3

Underrated. Russell rules.

Review by Patrick ★★ 2

This is about where I’m at mentally.

Review by Lenny Feder ★

I feel If I had never seen a movie before I might have liked this.

Review by Jake Isgar

In case you’re wondering; yes, Martin Short fucks.

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