TeamGetWild

Is Jim Weaver boatworks still around? Their website has been down for a while and was wondering if anybody here knows if they're still making boats? They have some of the prettiest sportfishers on the market in my opinion. Thanks!

Theultangler

Yeah, they're still building in Deale, MD. DOn't know why their web site is down, but you can try giving them a call at 410-867-8757.

spearfish3

Yes they are still around. I have to agree about them being some of the prettiest boats around. My buddy just found these guys in a magazine. I have never seen one up close, but they are pretty in pictures. They also have similar lines to the Weaver boats.
http://www.baylissboatworks.com/

TeamGetWild

Yeah, I love the lines of a Bayliss too. Could be a tough decision. I'm looking for a boat that can eat up what the gulf of mexico offers. 3-5' seas at no more than 4-6 seconds. Talk about chop. Not sure how some of those flat-bottom Carolina boats can handle it. I liked the hull design of the weaver and 13 degree deadrise i believe sounds pretty nice. Need to find out the Bayliss and Paul Spencer deadrise. But those three are in the final running. I really like the 54' Spencer, nice looking sportfisher with I hope a really great ride.

Old Biddie

Their site works.

http://weaverboatworks.com/main.htm

I'd look at Vikings too. You can be assured of their quality.

http://vikingyachts.com/models/65c/65c_main.asp

TeamGetWild

Old Biddie,

Thanks a million. Apparently they changed websites and my google wouldn't pick up the new site. Appreciate it!

dryblls

why not buy my 58 foot custom Carolina?--set up much like a weaver with a better ride and has a Spencer bottom--almost brand new and is 100% ready to fish

for sale: 58 foot custom carolina sport fish--started in 2002 finished in 2004--hull and engine room built by dean Johnson Boat works in Wanchese North carolina--Custom interior by Lost River marine in Stuart Florida.--900 hours --1000 HP C-18 Cats, 1100 gallons of fuel, 10 KW gen set, when finished by the Carolina boys I took the boat to florida for 7 months for an awesome custom interior and electronics package.It has a tommy bahama/ viking style interior (flat screen Tv's, subzero fridge ect, corian counters ) and an awesome Carolina ride. 2 staterooms, 2 full heads additional bunk in hallway. 600 pound per day Ice maker, huge cockpit with teak cover boards, rupp outriggers, center rigger, 130 class Bluewater chair, 8 man life raft, tons of rod holders, single lever controls, large bait freezer, huge fish box, 12 volt power in cockpit. Northstar 957, furuno Nav net, 2 icom radios with 2 remote mics, Sat phone, tons of storage inside and out. Boat cruises at 32 knots and tops out at about 38 knots. For a boat this large it is very fuel effecient at 72 gallons per hour. new bottem paint and Varnish and props just done. If you look around, I think you will agree this is the finest 58 foot carolina Boat for sale right now in this price range. Located in Palm Beach for the winter- I am asking $1,299,000.00 but I have a little room--I can e-mail pics--thanks Doug J or Chris G 781-424-0877

Rlx6

I have a weaver. It's the 6th sport boat I have had. The ride is superb, like all Carolina boats it has limited interior volume compared to Florida style boats. But the ride is excellent. Comparing g it to a Bayliss makes no sence. The equlvilant Bayliss will cost at least twice what any other boat will cost...and it will b worth it if u can afford the tariff. I can't. But the ride is as good as any in the industry and better than most, and the innovation, attention to detail, and over the top execution make it, almost literally, not a boat, but a piece of sea worthy fine furniture with science fiction features. It has no peer.

ubettcha13

Check out F&S as well. That design softens steep chop like no other

Argon

^ The F&S design is basically an enormous Seacraft hull.

Bly

Unbelievable workmanship. I hear he is very busy. That tells you a weaver is a sought after boat. My good friends boat will cruise in the lower 40 Knot area I am told.