On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 15:32:44 -0500, "NOYB" wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 00:12:17 GMT, "Butch Davis"
wrote:

Very pretty and salty looking boat. What sort of price and performance
numbers were mentioned?

In the low 40s all set with what I wanted customized

If the fit and finish is as good as you say, that's a pretty reasonable
price. I'd like to see them offer one at the 23' length...which would catch
the eyes of the 23' and under SKA guys.

A similar boat in the 26-28 foot range is the Southport:

http://www.southport-boatworks.com/28cc.php

They tested a 26' Southport in one of the boating magazines, but I think the
price was in the $120's.

He's planning a 27 which is next up in the prototype.

I went back this afternoon - not just to see the North Rip, but to
pick up a Ranger from the display - and talked to Kyle Wilbur who is
the actual designer, architect and engineer of the boat and he is set
on doing custom one off's based on this hull design.

It's an interesting concept.

That Southport is very nice looking.

Later,

Tom