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Larger boat builders?
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:37 pm
by CanCanCase
I'm looking to begin construction on something bigger... SeaWolf can't/won't build anything much bigger than I've already got, so now I have to look for a new builder to work with.
My initial "wish list" calls for 40'-50', 20 knot (or greater) cruise at something under 25 gph. It's got to have at least 2 staterooms - preferrably 3 to accommodate 4-6 guests overnight plus 2 crew in the wheelhouse or separate quarters.
I'm currently looking at a 45' (LOA) MaxCat, but I'm wondering if there are any other builders out there that I should be considering...?
-Case
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:33 am
by Chaps
Our site has a pretty comprehensive list of builders here:
Builder Master List
If you want to stick with PacNW builders I'd suggest you look at:
Rozema Boatworls
Nichols Diversified
Armstrong
Northwind
Maxweld (as you mentioned)
Rozema is at the top of my wish list if I had the coin to get something big.
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:49 pm
by Shark Bait
CanCan: Daigle Welding is building a 42' now:
http://www.eaglecraft.bc.ca/boats_cruiser42.html
The only issue you would have is if you wanted to use it for charter you have to fight the Jones Act issue. I understand you can get a waiver to use a foreign built hull for commercial/charter but I don't know how involved it is. I sure like my 34' EagleCraft.
SB
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:49 am
by JETTYWOLF
CanCan,
did ya ever find that mate you were looking for?
If you get a really big boat, I may come up there and try it.
What was it? $1200 a month with room and board?
Was that with 3 squares a day?
I only do maybe one, these days.
So it could be an upgrade.
Do I have to cook?
I'm not good in a kitchen other than sandwiches. :lol:
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:12 am
by CanCanCase
JETTYWOLF wrote:...
did ya ever find that mate you were looking for?
If you get a really big boat, I may come up there and try it.
...
I've heard of too many cooks in the kitchen, but is there such a thing as too many guides (who can't cook) in the boat? ;-)
-Case
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:31 am
by JETTYWOLF
But on over, what is it 12 hour trips there's supposed to be a 2nd Captain on board? :lol: :lol:
"is that an ice berg" :shock:
OH, if I was 18 again. Young with no constraints what I wouldn't do with what I know now.
Good luck on the really big boat. Alaska must be where its at.
