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What I want in a boat…

1. Economical to operate - 1.7 NMPG
2. Shallow draft 2.6 feet or less
3. Can be operated single handed
4. Clean trolling wake, no outboard exhaust below surface
5. Smooth ride in rough sea conditions
6. Large cockpit
7. Shade for crew and passengers
8. Live aboard for two or three days possibly more
9. Ability to sleep two couples with privacy
10. Air Conditioner
11. Freezer/Fridge
12. Lockable equipment storage for 2 Sword Rods, 6 trolling outfits and 4 Spinners
13. Lockable storage for 3 harpoons and 4 gaffs
14. Toilet (Don’t crap where I sleep)
15. Coffin box for large fish/Ice storage
16. Long range fuel capacity 330 gallons
17. Fresh water storage 40 gallons
18. Storage for tackle and equipment
19. Modern Electronics
20. Tower
21. Trolling at slow speeds 3 knots of less
22. Efficient cruise at 28 Kts
23. Top Speed of 38 kts.
24. No Generator
25. Seaworthy boat.
26. Plane at 16 kts.
27. Windlass
28. Stripper pole

Did I miss anything?

Yes, sweet lines that make you pause when walking away to look back and admire your boat.

Yep! We are trying to finalize a paint color now! The cabin build out is coming along but fiberglassing in 95F heat has its challenges. Hopefully I'll be ready for an unveiling in a couple of months.

I know this is Heresy on a Bertram board but I think you are describing a custom built lobster boat.
https://downeastboatforum.com/

ktm_2000 wrote: ↑Jul 25th, '22, 09:15 I know this is Heresy on a Bertram board but I think you are describing a custom built lobster boat.
https://downeastboatforum.com/

Actually it is not. People thought that about this group until they saw Bob Higgins 31.

Tony,

I actually ran into Bob on the Downeast forum and saw that he had a Bertram with the top that he built and sent him an PM and he provided me links to his photo album. I can't find the links now but from what I remember it was a fabulous build.

We have had the pleasure to ride on the resolute,he did a great job,TrueType a battle wagon

I've never met Mr. Higgins but I'm going to say that the Carolina Reaper will give Resolute a run for its money! We are still working on the cabin build out.

I saw Resolute at one of the gatherings. It was a great looking and well designed boat. He thought it out really well.

Ironworker wrote: ↑Jul 27th, '22, 17:52 I've never met Mr. Higgins but I'm going to say that the Carolina Reaper will give Resolute a run for its money! We are still working on the cabin build out.

Rick

Looking forward to seeing pics of the finished product.

Me too! I'm ready to get this boat in the water. I'm hoping for a September launch and head south in October.

I forgot about my Bongos! Searching for a place to store them.