Better late than miss the season / launched my new boat this weekend - The Hull Truth

Trayder · 08-09-2005, 04:39 PM

After selling my 1999 25 Contender a few years ago I really missed having an offshore boat. I have a 20 ft SeaCraft that goes every where with me but when it kicks up or if I want to go offshore the 20 was not the ticket. Even though Contenders are great boats and I loved my 25 it was much more suited to So. Florida than the chilly spring and fall weathers of the Northeast.

I have always wanted a particular Boston Whaler, the offshore 27, but due to the fact there were only a handful ever made the ones I found were either far too expensive or in a far off land like Alaska. Lucky for me I found one this past January in Jupiter Florda that had been sitting in the Bahamas for most of its life. The boat was pretty rough but after 3 months I got it back to shape here is a link to the process and here are some pictures from this past Friday's Launch

http://www.classicseacraft.com/offshore27.htm

thanks for looking

[image]http://www.classicseacraft.com/offshore27/trailer1.jpg[/image]

[image]http://www.classicseacraft.com/offshore27/mooring2.jpg[/image]

RI Builder · 08-09-2005, 04:45 PM

Very nice!! Is that Jamestown where she is moored?

Trayder · 08-09-2005, 04:47 PM

RI-Thanks

No, it is not Jamestown. I am in Middletown / Newport.

RI Builder · 08-09-2005, 04:57 PM

Great job. I looked through your link and figured out it was not Jamestown. Where you at the festival off of Ft. Adams this weekend?

Trayder · 08-09-2005, 05:06 PM

Kind of, I went into Newport Harbor to pick up some guests and have diner but did wind up in the mess from the Folk Fest as boats were all over the place. I am looking forward to The Jazz fest this weekend, will you be there?

Shag · 08-09-2005, 05:17 PM

What do ya want that wet, waterlogged, notched transom, tri-hull for?

Sorry, I had to beat em to it.

I have always loved that boat. Looks like you did a great job. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy!

RI Builder · 08-09-2005, 05:19 PM

Trayder:

Probably. I was in Newport for a wedding this past weekend - stayed on goat island - left the boat in the mooring field between the Hyatt and the bridge.

boatmike · 08-09-2005, 06:16 PM

That is an awesome Whaler! Congratulations

ReelWork · 08-09-2005, 06:32 PM

Great job I really enjoyed reading your progress on your website. Well done and beautiful ride!

stevec717 · 08-09-2005, 09:51 PM

That is one nice looking Whaler ! Good Luck

Steve

Off The Rocks · 08-10-2005, 03:04 AM

great documentation, I enjoyed reading.

Good luck with the "new" boat, she is a sweat looking ride

gf · 08-10-2005, 07:52 AM

You do nice work, Jason.

But I knew that already.

BrooklynJoe · 08-10-2005, 08:48 AM

Jason,,,thanks for the post,,,,,I really enjoyed the photos and the storyline....Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!Beautiful finished product!!!!

Joe

Tightline Rod's · 08-10-2005, 09:06 AM

Dang I hope your not needing to get a moble home hauler each time you plan to trailer!!!!!

Sweet ride...congrats...

John

gtfish · 08-10-2005, 09:07 AM

Wow, great story and good work. I really like that style boat. I guess its a pilot house walkaround and must be very versitile and with the Evinrudes I imagine it must perform well.

water rat · 08-10-2005, 10:31 AM

Trayder:

You now have two of my favorite classic boats. Congratulations on both the purchase and your
work - someday I hope to have the time and skills to do the same with my SeaCraft. By the way,
ScottM was kind enough to e-mail me a couple of weeks ago about Newport. I know I have been
delinquent from the CSC site, but I am planning on being in Newport for the gathering.

Good luck,
Chris

AlloyToy · 08-10-2005, 11:15 AM

Love that model!!! One of the best they ever made!!

DarthBaiter · 08-10-2005, 04:19 PM

Great boat and a great tender !!!

ctoolman · 08-10-2005, 07:18 PM

great work on your site,it was fun to read...have fun with the new toy..

whsyrdddy · 08-11-2005, 02:55 PM

beautiful boat