BillD
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added a new model - WB37'. The West Bay 37, like the WB31' is a traditional built-down semi-displacement hull. It was designed by Spencer Lincoln, a well known marine architect. Further refinements, to West Bay specifications, were made in the offices of C.W. Paine Yacht Design by Mark Fitzgerald who is now operating under Fitzgerald Marine Architecture in Camden, Maine.
Both models were architecturally designed to replicate the early commercial vessels. We know that like the "old-time" fisherman, boat owners today depend on their vessel to perform well for them in all types of seas. In fact, owner John Savage is one who will testify to the stability of the West Bay 31. John charters a 6-pack and reports that when he is heading out with sports fishermen aboard his West Bay 31, he often meets other boats returning to harbor due to the rough sea conditions
I (we) never hear much about the WEST BAY downeast boats.
The 31 is a boat in my size range. WEST BAY builds a 37.
Spencer Lincoln designed built down hulls.
Any experience? observations?
Curious
Both models were architecturally designed to replicate the early commercial vessels. We know that like the "old-time" fisherman, boat owners today depend on their vessel to perform well for them in all types of seas. In fact, owner John Savage is one who will testify to the stability of the West Bay 31. John charters a 6-pack and reports that when he is heading out with sports fishermen aboard his West Bay 31, he often meets other boats returning to harbor due to the rough sea conditions
I (we) never hear much about the WEST BAY downeast boats.
The 31 is a boat in my size range. WEST BAY builds a 37.
Spencer Lincoln designed built down hulls.
Any experience? observations?
Curious