Bar Crusher boats deliver a super-smooth ride – a far cry from the uncomfortable, hard pounding ride of traditional aluminium boats. Here’s why… most people who have been for a ride in an aluminium boat on a choppy day have been disappointed with the hard ride. The reason for this is that many of the ‘pressed sheet tinnie’ style boats and many plate-based fishing boats have been traditionally built with a relatively shallow dead rise or V at the transom, (often as little as 10 degrees). In other words, viewed from the rear they appear to have a fairly flat bottom.

They’re light to tow, economical to power, low maintenance, quick to clean and a breeze to launch and retrieve. If you want to travel with a boat to explore far flung places, a Bar Crusher aluminium trailer boat is the perfect choice. The beauty of Bar Crusher fishing and trailer boats is that they’re tremendously durable. Owners of fragile fibreglass boats are always worried about bumping the ramp or the trailer. Fibreglass boats are generally also carpeted, fully-upholstered and loaded with tizzy bits and pieces that need constant care and hours of maintenance. Not so with Bar Crusher fishing and trailer boats!

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

O’Brien Boats construction and custom fit-out adopts the latest of boat design, fibreglass composites and engineering that has evolved with over 30 years of experience in the game fishing charter boat industry. Their ongoing commitment and research combined with past owners and skippers experience in the industry make O’Brien Boats the most sought after in the industry. Peter OBrien, the founder of OBrien Boats, started in the boat building industry on the Parramatta river, Sydney in the early sixties. He completed his trade as a shipwright in Townsville in 1967.

While working in the commercial boat building industry Peter acquired a passion for fishing and the Great Barrier Reef. He took advantage of the closeness and diversity of the reef to further his interests in fishing and, in particular, game fishing for pelagic species such as the Black Marlin. The interest in game fishing and the need for fast, extremely manoeuvrable boats soon became evident to the aspiring gamefisher and this resulted in Peter setting up his own business in 1978. Peter’s original business later became incorporated as OBrien Boats Pty. Ltd.

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

Their firm is being producing wooden boats and yachts up to request for two generations since 1957. We have produced a wide variety of wooden boats and yachts ranging between 2.20 mt to 18.00 mt. Their factory is built on 1000 m2 covered area. They have been exporting wooden boats and polyester-wooden boats to firms in Holland like, Scheepswerf de Breedendam/Makma/Bootsman Sloepen since 1993. Moreover, they have been participating CNR International Boat Show since 1997. Their major materials are Saphelli Mahogany, Burmain Teak, Marine Playwood, Iroko, Oak and Akaju Mahogany as wood; Polyurethane contained glue for sticking operation and chrome screws and galvanised nails as connection elements.

The hull is made of polyester, the cabin is made of wood, decks and floor are made of Teak, cabin furnitures are made of Mahogany. There is a bed for 2 person in the cabin. The kitchen and W.C (closed area) are located face to face in the entrance of the cabin. Cabin/saloon door has a lock. International epoxy paint,varnish,epoxy fillers,underwater antifoulings are used to keep the boat.

For more information, please visit http://www.barbaros-tekne.com.tr

They believe that fishermen of the new millennium should benefit from the developments of recent times. Fish are scarce and fuel expensive. Our standard of living and their expectations in comfort and entertainment in the home, workplace and in the car have all advanced. Would you buy a new car designed 50 years ago? It might even be illegal to put it on the road. They have been marketing Osprey fishing boats in Europe for the past ten years. Osprey specialises in fishing boats only. Osprey boats primarily cater for Alaska and the Pacific coast of Canada and the U.S.A. They have many superior features which are now being enjoyed by a growing number of Europeans.

Eugene McKiernan, a former research scientist with more than 50 years fishing experience commissioned John Moxham to design the Redfinn range of boats to compliment the Osprey range. John Moxham, a former aircraft designer, has been designing boats for more than 25 years, including many of the last century ones mentioned earlier. The Osprey 30 was designed by Moxham. The Osprey Fisherman range of boats maximise the deck space whilst maintaining identical cabin space. The Fisherman Range starts with the Fisherman 22 followed by the Fisherman 24 and lastly the Fisherman 26. The Pacific 3200 catamaran is a uniquely designed boat with unparalleled performance. The twin asymmetrical hulls create a high speed, stable, and efficient ride not found in other boats this size.

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

The Brooker aluminium boat and the Brooker galanised boat trailer were introduced into the marine market in 1966. It soon became a household name. Today’s Brooker boat caters for everyone from professional fishermen to the average family. They take pride in the fact that they produce an affordable boat without compromising on quality. Our designs combine strength and stability while still maintaining the sporty image that is so popular.

Their 25 models range in size from 2.43 metres to 5.25 metres and all are built with positive foam flotation for maximum safety. A variety of options and modifications are available. Brooker is also well known in the general engineering field, manufactures the Supalok modular scaffolding system and fabricated steel work of all types.

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

Island Runner introduced the first truly high-performance, top-quality center-console sportfishing machine way back at the The 1981 Miami International Boat Show.From that day forward, we have set and maintained a standard for mid-size, semi-custom open sportfishing boats. For 2009, we continue to offer the 35, 31 and 26along with some innovative variations on each. All models are now available with a forward Family Seating option as well as Pitchbait Livewells. In the Spring of 2009, Island Runner will be introducing the exciting new Express version of the 35, with the same quality, value and performance found in the center console boats.

Since 1981, they at Island Runner LLC have been committed to producing some of the most beautifully designed, carefully assembled and thoughtfully equipped semi-custom, high performance fishing boats available today. Each hull is backed by our ten-year transferable limited warranty, as well as a one-year “bow-to-stern” warranty. With Island Runner, you will work directly with the factory to have your boat built to assure your complete satisfaction upon and after delivery. We work very hard to make sure that the only surprises their clients get when dealing with us are ones of deep satisfaction and pleasure. When you allow them to build a boat for you, you become a member of the family, and they’ll always be there to support and assist you.

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

Nothings more precious to a boat-owner than a safe and carefree day on the water. Day after day, Intrepid is relentless in the pursuit of quality, reliability and safety of their custom powerboats. This passion for perfection and our highly personalized customer care has earned us our reputation for the best boat-owning experience in the industry. Intrepids revolutionary transverse stepped hull design delivers an incomparably smooth, dry ride. Their signature power seating arrangements, the headroom in their spacious galleys, heads and showers, the array of luxurious amenities, thoughtful features and conveniences found only on an Intrepid help explain our record of repeat customers.

There are so many sport-fishing features built into an Intrepid it almost gives you an unfair advantage. Let us design and build your ultimate fishing machine for point-the-bow-and-go simplicity and the ultimate performance. Intrepids innovative Stepped Hull delivers anglers to their favorite offshore fishing grounds in exceptional comfort. On rough days, the softer, quicker ride provided by the Intrepid leaves your crew less beat up, with more energy, ready and eager to fish. See for your self- check out our 245 Center Console, 323 Center Console, 350 Center Console or 370 Center Console and 400 Center Console fishing boats.

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

Fishing has always been our pastime and, it should come as no surprise, that the Inshore 16 can be built and rigged to serve the needs and pleasures of all fishermen! A sharp bow entry makes moving on the water stealthy and the dead-rise in the hull gives you the ability to cross open water or quietly along as you push-pole through or glide with your trolling motor. The Inshore 16 can be rigged as a hard-core tiller for the serious angler or any console style (side/center/mini-tower ) to take your needs even farther.

Make no mistake here – this boat offers true versatility! The Inshore 16 can be built for use as a simple fishing boat or load it up with customized features to equip it as a high-end, high tech skiff for a lodge or guides. Inshore Power Boats is pleased to bring you a NEW choice in the affordable boat market. There’s a reason they’re here and it’s simple. Inshore Power Boats is offering you MORE for LESS! It’s that simple.

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

Their mission is to manufacture and sell top quality, non-polluting watercraft that are safe, fun to use, and built to withstand years of heavy use. Pacific Tailboats is a developer and manufacturer of innovative human-powered watercraft employing proprietary state-of-the-art propulsion technologies. Pacific Tailboats is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turbosystems Engineering Inc.. Their products are of the highest quality and are assembled as orders are received. They sell complete watercraft comprising our patent-pending propulsion unit mounted on a hull. They also sell propulsion units-only. They encourage you, the customer, to install the propulsion unit on your own hull. They will provide easy-to-follow installation instructions.

This minimizes shipping size/weight and costs, and provides you the flexibility to build tailboat hulls for different applications. For overseas customers, they can ship the propulsion unit in compact kit form to be assembled by yourself with common hand-tools. Exclusive and non-exclusive licenses to tailboat technology are available. The pedal-powered tailboat simulates the swimming motion of a class of fish called “thunniform swimmers”. Sharks, tuna and marlin are thunniform swimmers, and are among the fastest of all fish. General application questions are answered free of charge. This support includes phone/email support and installation data on the existing products. If you want to mount the propulsion system on a hull of your choice, we’ll be happy to assist you.

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

Porthole to the Past- A series of articles from the BoatHouse, reprints from old boating magazines, museum reviews, and all sorts of information from boating’s bygone days. Bob’s Boat House- named for chapter co-founder Bob Speltz (author of the Real Runabouts Series)– a collection of old Speltz’ classics and information from and about Bob.

Classic Glass- A collection of company and boat profiles for our friends with fiberglass boats. Outboard Corner- A collection of articles and tech information for their outboard aficionados. Boatbuilders of the Past- A collection of articles about specific boat builders, some original and some reprints.

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