Steering Wheel and Stalks
The steering wheel has two stalks (the one on the right was originally used to control a hydraulic shifter and the on the left was the throttle); the hydraulic shifter was disconnected and a classic floor stick shifter was added which allows much better control via feathering during docking; the right hand stalk is now used for the throttle, and the left one controls a valve in the siphon bailer line; the horn ring activates a two trumpet horn under the deck.

Modern Instruments for Safe Cruising.
An InterPhase forward scanning sonar, a GPS and a marine phone are positioned on a bracket mount to the right of the helm so as not to deface the mahogany dash.

Dash
Each switch is identified by an engraved chrome washer. The control for the deck spot light is present as is the engine choke; each windshield wiper has a separate switch for easy intermittent activation

Transom with Swingin' Shepherd name.
Swingin' Shepherd Blues, the name of a popular jazz tune in the 1950's, lead to the boat's name.

Docking Cover
The docking cover keeps rain out of all open space; there is a second cover of the same size with clear panels which can be used when under way in rain; a full water line cover is also included.

Heavy duty trailer
A dual axel trailer with brakes on every wheel is included; it is great for long distance travel; also the aft guide-ons have Teflon surface sheets for rapid and safe boat positioning.