Itchy for a downeast

[Bill]

Ok guys...as I see more and more of these boats I am getting more itchy to drop the hammer and buy a say 35-40 footer..Lets hear the suggestions...I am thinking that I will wait to see if something pops up this winter but if you guys know of one for sale let me know..if you were in my shoes what would you buy?

 

[steveinak]

Sh*t your surrounded by those boats !! get out and start looking and take a ride up to maine to visit the builders & hull finishers.

 

[coddock]

Ok guys...as I see more and more of these boats I am getting more itchy to drop the hammer and buy a say 35-40 footer..Lets hear the suggestions...I am thinking that I will wait to see if something pops up this winter but if you guys know of one for sale let me know..if you were in my shoes what would you buy?

If you got the $$$ a 35' Duffy,or any Duffy are about the cream of the crop!

 

[Tumblehome]

Ok guys...as I see more and more of these boats I am getting more itchy to drop the hammer and buy a say 35-40 footer..Lets hear the suggestions...I am thinking that I will wait to see if something pops up this winter but if you guys know of one for sale let me know..if you were in my shoes what would you buy?

Bill-

Are you buying new or used? How are you going to use the boat?

 

[Bill]

Thanks for the replys.. Used all the way.. I'm talking 80k or less if possible..I'm going to use it for charters abs possibly pull traps if I get a permit for a decent price..I'll post the boats that I am thinking about for myself in a bit

 

[Tumblehome]

As mentioned above, the 35 Duffy would be a great candidate, (1) they are fine vessals, and (2) they are available used. A few more hulls to look for would be a 36 BHM, and a 36 Northern Bay. The NB's out there will mostly be above your 80k limit, as most of them are not that old .Coincidently, the three models I have mentioned were all designed by Spencer Lincoln, and you can't go wrong there. Most 40' boats I have seen online, in that price range, are pretty much used up, and would require some tinkering (at least).
Hope this helps, and good luck in your search. Keep us posted.

 

[Tumblehome]

Here is a tease for you Bill, and not far from home either. I realize she is a little smaller than what you are looking for, but this is a sweet boat (on paper, anyhow).

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/ ... 74503&url=

 

[Tumblehome]

Here you go-

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/ ... =5344&url=

 

[Tumblehome]

Another candidate-
http://www.midcoastboat.us/162952/Feet/ ... basic.aspx

 

[Bill]

Tumblehome.. I am at work tonight how am I supposed to do anything if you keep sending me these boats LOL..I have always been a fan of the 35 duffy. check out the new boat that was posted under projects..thats my neighbor with the 35 crow point which is a boat that he took the plans from a 41 duffy and simply shrunk them..Im on the hunt and ya I know about the 36 northern bay.. I went out to the canyons with the amerello brothers out of plymouth ma once..thing is a beast..ill keep looking gonna post a few good deals tomorrow in the boat list but mostly smaller boats.. if you come across anything that we talked about in my price range be sure to let me know.. sometimes they slip by me..

 

[Bill]

I honestly think these are the best looking downeast boats in terms of how they are proportioned.. 27 H&H..$49k new york..

 

[Bill]

Also cant stop looking at this 30 ROS

 

[JasonD]

Cant go wrong with an H&H- Sea kindly as they come. I am currently looking for an H&H myself

 

[Raider Ronnie]

As others mentioned the 35 Duffy is in a different class from some others mentioned.
But if the funds allowed to move up to that class no question would be a 36 or even better 38 Northern Bay

 

[Bill]

u guys see this BHM in NC? its on yachtworld..itchy itchy

SEPTEMBER 2011 - This Beautiful DownEast Lobsterboat is Totally Refurbished, with new Awlgrip inside and out has just been DRAMATICALLY REDUCED IN PRICE! This excellent offshore fisherman is designed around the famous BHM models from Spencer Lincoln's drawing board. Proven in severe sea conditions, these 28's will handle anything nature can throw at them...and come out just as safe and solid on the other side. This model is powered by a reliable and rugged Caterpillar 3126, topping out at 24kts, but giving a 18kt cruise while burning a meager 6gph. Spring of 2011 this boat receiving a brand new barrier-coated bottom, in addition to every system being evaluated, and new components installed as needed.. Duplicating this boat as equipped will cost very close to $165,000.
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2001/Se ... ted-States[attachment=0:hxqoq87g]984297_0_20110408081209_1_0.jpg[/attachment:hxqoq87g]

 

[Bill]

Whats the reviews on that 30 ROS.. anyone ever been on one?

 

[HarborRd]

As others mentioned the 35 Duffy is in a different class from some others mentioned.
But if the funds allowed to move up to that class no question would be a 36 or even better 38 Northern Bay

Has GM turned out any of their 36's (Northern Bay mold)? I imagine they have but I just haven't heard/seen of any.

Anybody else not crazy of the house that goes on the 38' NB? Every one I've seen it seems the house is too far forward for my liking. Seems to negate the amount of available interior space forward.

 

[jawz]

u guys see this BHM in NC? its on yachtworld..itchy itchy

SEPTEMBER 2011 - This Beautiful DownEast Lobsterboat is Totally Refurbished, with new Awlgrip inside and out has just been DRAMATICALLY REDUCED IN PRICE! This excellent offshore fisherman is designed around the famous BHM models from Spencer Lincoln's drawing board. Proven in severe sea conditions, these 28's will handle anything nature can throw at them...and come out just as safe and solid on the other side. This model is powered by a reliable and rugged Caterpillar 3126, topping out at 24kts, but giving a 18kt cruise while burning a meager 6gph. Spring of 2011 this boat receiving a brand new barrier-coated bottom, in addition to every system being evaluated, and new components installed as needed.. Duplicating this boat as equipped will cost very close to $165,000.
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2001/Se ... ted-States[attachment=0:ma8fg4tr]984297_0_20110408081209_1_0.jpg[/attachment:ma8fg4tr]

i've looked at this same rig a few times - i'm in the market for a downeaster - i talked to "raider ronnie",for a real review of how it performs...

me,being the skeptical guy i am: i found it a little wierd,the boat was "fully refurbished"...boat's not that old - add states "completley redone in 2005/2006" ...

 

[tunaorlater]

Fully refurbished could be because it was a work boat when purchased? Seems a little high for an 01 but I'm not up on BHM current prices.

 

[Eastporter]

I agree that the H & H (especially the fighting yellow hull with white top/blue pin stripe) is on my bucket list. I love the lines and proportions too (sheer, tumblehome, pilothouse). How's the performance? Anyone own one?