Turning Point is a Lake Union Dream Boat built in 1928 at the Lake Union Dry Dock (LUDD) Company in Seattle, Washington. The boat was designed by Otis Cutting, head of LUDD. "Dream Boat" was a trademark name. The boats were built on a production run, as the shipbuilding industry attempted to adopt manufacturing concepts similar to the automobile companies of that time. The LUDD Dream Boat production was stopped as a result of the economic impact of the Great Depression in 1930, when money for luxury yachts was no longer available. The Dream Boat is constructed of steam bent frames of white oak 1.5 x 2 inches; planking of 1-1/8 inch vertical grain fir; bulkheads of 5-ply laminated fir and teak housing. This beautiful cruiser has an overall length of 42 feet, an 11.5 feet beam, and a draw of 3 feet. The original configuration accommodated eight passenger berths. Staterooms include one forward with built-in berths and drawers underneath, and a full-length clothes locker. The salon has double berths on each side and bookshelves overhead. In the original layout, there was a single berth above these double berths. Renovation of Turning Point was begun by Paul Thomas in 2002, with the purchase of the deteriorating Dream Boat from Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island. In 2006, Bill and Patti (Tangeman) Linscott joined Paul in this effort and stewardship. The story of Turning Point's renovation was featured in the April 30, 2009 Seattle Times Northwest Magazine, highlighting Seattle's Opening Day of Boating Season. In 2014, B.J. Last became owner and steward of Turning Point to continue her restoration improvements and maintenance. The renovations to date have included removal of an un-original flying bridge, hull repair, new wiring and electrical systems, new light fixtures, water system with new tanks, and galley cabinetry. In addition, Turning Point was re-engined and is powered by an 86 hp. Isuzu diesel. Pleasant cruising is at 7 to 8.5 knots, with max speed at 10 knots. Turning Point is moored at Stimson Marina in Ballard, and is often seen cruising Lake Union, Lake Washington and Puget Sound.