Ocean Master

June 20th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

Ocean Master builds center console, express and cuddy / walkaround sportfishing boats ranging in size from 18 to 34 feet. The current model line includes 18, 27, 31, 33 and 34-foot sportfishing boats. Ocean Master boats are designed to handle to rigors of serious offshore and nearshore fishing. As a Florida boat builder and manufacturer, they have a 30 year track record of building serious fishing machines for hardcore anglers. Power options include 2-stroke direct injection / 4-stroke outboards along with diesel inboard and diesel I/O sterndrive configurations. Buyers can choose from either single or twin engine power on their Ocean Master boats. Single and twin-engine options are available on both center console and express boat configurations both outboard and diesel powered.

Their fiberglass hulls are semi-custom meaning every customer gets exactly the boat they desire. Options are limited only the customers imagination from simple t-tops to pilothouses to customized tuna and marling towers and anything in between. Single, twin or even triple outboards are no problem. Or diesel if fuel economy and range are what you need in your fishing boat. Or if you want to customize your boat for cruising, we can do that too with our express and superconsole models! Ocean Master center consoles have long been the favorite of professional fishing captains, charter boats and tournament anglers afterall, its hard to be a contender if your boat is not up to world-class standards. Their vessels are also in use by commercial towing and rescue operations worldwide. Even the US Navy has Ocean Master boats in use in one of their toughest offshore locations!

For more information, please visit ttp://www.oceanmasterboats.com

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Klamath boats

June 19th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

With one of the highest strength to weight ratios of any boat building material, aluminum is ideal for constructing strong, reliable boats today, as is was when Klamath Boat Co. was founded in 1947. Marine grades of aluminum are virtually impervious to the elements, and can take a beating day after day, year after year. This translates into time on the water, instead of time polishing, and repairing. Aluminum’s light weight allows for easy to handle boats, in and out of the water. This weight advantage, combined with Klamath’s exceptionally efficient hull designs, allow the use of smaller engines, thus reducing both initial cost and operation expenses. With over five decades of boat building experience, and rigorous quality standards, Klamath provides the best built, toughest, and highest value boats in the market.

Klamath boats are built to withstand the demands of serious sportsmen. Nearly everyday we receive feedback from their customers telling them how much fun they have had with the boat, and thanking them for their dedication to building the highest quality products. Klamath’s extensive experience, combined with modern manufacturing technology and continuous improvement, provide a unique blend of classic design and present day technological advancement. Klamath boats are welded from the highest grade marine alloys. Welded construction means that there are no rivets to work loose and leak. Careful material selection and thorough engineering in all aspects of the design and fabrication ensure that selecting a Klamath is buying a boat that will last for generations.

For more information, please visit http://www.klamathboats.com

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Gulf Coast Boats

June 18th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

They at GC Boats strive hard to provide you, the fisherman, with your needs and wants in a true fishing boat. That’s why they listen to you when you have ideas about what makes a boat a true fishing machine. These ideas and inputs have made GC Boats what they are today and they hope to continue to be on the cutting edge of their sport. They at GC Boats thank you and hope all your fishing trips are safe ones. All Gulf Coast Boats run in shallow water drawing less than 10″ at rest. The shallow water performance of these highly efficient tunnel boats will truly amaze you. The deep, sharp entry and unique hull configuration provides a soft, dry ride with unmatched stability at rest.

A 62 gallon fuel tank, in most models, gives extended range and a long list of standard equipment is provided to help you enjoy days of fishing and fun. All Gulf Coast Boats have a ten year transferable structural hull warranty. (Non personal consumer’s warranty is 3 years). The optional large console is available for all their boats except for the 180 and 250. It offers ample room for a dealer installed portable potty, and offers easy access to store gear and electronics. A new console rail design and backrest offers better support and with this larger console comes comfort with more protection on those cool morning runs.

For more information, please visit http://www.gulfcoastboats.net

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Quintrex’s aluminium boats

June 17th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

Quintrex’s aluminium boats feature innovative technology driven hulls that leave competitors in the wake. Their unique ability to stretch form aluminium allows them to create shapes only previoiusly made in fibreglass, delivreing the softest, driest riding aluminium boats on the market. Quintrex Hulls set the standard in aluminium boat design. Developed using patented stretch forming technology, the Millennium Hull can take on concave shapes previously only available in fibreglass. This variable dead-rise hull cuts chop for a softer ride. Their hulls are pressed for extra strength and safety. Pressing their bottomsheets and sidesheets allows their boats to be lighter and stronger. So you can tow them with the family sedan and save on the fuel bills.

Quintrex tinnies are an Australian icon. Durable, versatile and built to last years of fun and enjoyment, they are a quintessential part of boating, since most of us have owned one or know someone who has one! Coast Runners have an extremely roomy interior. Great when you have friends, kids or lots of stuff! Designed with a car-like layout and dash, their Runabouts have maximum space for days fishing, cruising, skiing, diving or EVERYTHING combined. Their large open back area is perfect for storage and the wrap around windscreen keeps out the weather. Walk-through or lean-through dashes are featured throughout the range. Get set for fun and adventure aboard your Quintrex Runabout! The sports craft of the water! The Bowrider range includes some of their most popular boats and its easy to see why.

For more information, please visit http://www.quintrex.com.au

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Sundance Boats

June 15th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

They started Sundance in 1993 with the desire to build the best shallow draft fishing skiffs available and to do it for the best price around. To accomplish this we needed lighter hulls to maximize the power to weight ratio so they could use lower horsepower engines. Smaller engines weigh less, cost less, use less fuel and require a smaller on board fuel load.They needed extraordinary planing efficiency to get the performance they wanted from these smaller engines.Sundance I Beam hulls are stiffer, stronger and lighter, and give you more bang for the buck then any other skiff. Along with strength they wanted uncompromising safety. Their boats are virtually unsinkable. The center picture is the aft section of an F19 hull.

The Sundance K16 is their smaller narrow beam boat. This 64″ beam boat makes a great yacht tender, a smaller boat for the kids or the ultimate “personal” fishing machine. With smaller gas sipping power requirements and a running draft of only inches, this boat can reach into areas that go unnoticed by other fishermen. Better still, it boasts a list of standard features every bit as long as one of their larger skiffs, right down to raised extra large casting platforms and flow thru aerated bait wells. All their boats are built with 100% woven and stranded fiberglass and high density urethane and Airex structural sheet foam for an all composite “No Wood” construction. This makes for a very strong, light weight and virtually unsinkable skiff. Sundance K Boats, big boat performance in a compact package.

For more information, please visit http://www.sundanceboats.com

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Swallow Boats

June 15th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

Swallowboats design and build beautiful traditional style dinghies and dayboats with an emphasis on performance, safety and aesthetics. They have a growing range of beautiful craft built to the highest quality and fully certified by the EU recreational craft directive. Their more popular boats are available in glass fibre but their prefered construction method is epoxy ply. This method results in extremely light but strong boats which gives them sparkling performance and considerably eases handling ashore. Some of their boats are also available as kits for home completion which makes them easy to export worldwide. Our boats have been built in the USA, Asia and Europe.

Swallow Boats are unusual amongst boat builders in that they offer a full design service. Their Integrated approach to custom boat production generates considerable savings for customers who would otherwise have to employ a naval architect and a boatbuilder. Since they only design what they need, and build what they design, there is little redundancy and work flows seamlessly from computer to manufacture. They also strive to remain at the forefront of technological advances in computer aided design and manufacture as this enables us to build boats exactly as the computer predicts, saving time and money. This approach has led them to many design-and-build commisions over the years.

For more information, please visit http://www.swallowboats.com

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Gibson Boats

June 14th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

When Gibson first began in 1968, they wanted to create a boat that could accommodate the entire family, with cruising performance. When they put all the ideas on paper, the 30′ Gibson was born. As time passed and the technology developed, Gibson grew as well. Gibson now builds eleven standard models of different styles and sizes as well as customized floor plans to satisfy the boaters dreams. After forty years, the Gibson name exemplifies tradition, quality and performance, and is the fun way to keep the family together. When it comes to comfort, livability and accommodations, nothing in its class will beat a Gibson. Gibson provides a genuine difference; just ask a Gibson owner. Be informed so that you will make the best decision, because deciding to buy a Gibson is easy.

Deciding which model is the hard decision. Gibson is built to last, so we know that tomorrow you will be glad you chose a Gibson today. All of their boats range from 12 - 24 MPH cruise depending on size and engine package. For example a 50′ Cabin Yacht with 315 hp Yanmar diesels, can obtain 24 MPH cruise speed. The same boat with 8.1L 385 hp Crusaders (Gas) will cruise at 18 MPH, but will have a higher top end than the diesel model. Gibson recently did a test with a pair of 110 hp Yanmar in a 47′ Classic. Although it was no speed demon, it did maintain 9 MPH at an amazing 3.6 MPG. Depending on what you want to achieve and where you wish to boat, Gibson is sure they have the size and engine package for you.

For more information, please visit http://gibsonboats.com

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