Lowell 38 emerges

[tashmoo2]

There are some nice pictures of the new Lowell 38 on their site.

 

[Blitzen]

That is a sharp looking boat, I would love to go for a ride on that baby.
Do you have any more details, engine and HP?

 

[Frank Grimes]

I thought she was supposed to have an 800HP MAN.....or was that a different hull....

 

[Blitzen]

I thought she was supposed to have an 800HP MAN.....or was that a different hull....

I hope for the owners sake it does not have a 800 MAN. The 1000hr service is about 18 grand.

 

[benenglish76]

shes a 800 MAN in there.

 

[benenglish76]

Carbon Fiber/S-glass Cabin Top too. Weights down real low on that boat, i got an idea shes gonna go good. I wish there was some pictures of the engine room finished off..it looked sick

 

[MDI45]

WOW beautiful lines on that boat.....800 hp should work nicely

 

[Hurdy Gurdy]

Who in their right mind would buy an engine that costs all that cash for a service after 1000 hours?

 

[Frank Grimes]

Who in their right mind would buy an engine that costs all that cash for a service after 1000 hours?

Most likely, somebody who has the means to cover it. Not everyone who builds a boat on a DE hull is super-concerned with economy of operation.

 

[Powderpro]

Thanks for posting the picture, that's a great looking boat. It would be interesting to see how it performs. Some youtube videos of it in the water running would be nice.

 

[benenglish76]

Jamie rattled some projected numbers off to me last I saw him, can't remember what they were. For some reason I think there was a big cat lined up to get dropped in but something changed...

 

[ruthlowell]

Lowell 38 video

There are several videos on you tube if you search for Lowell 38. Here is one:
Lowell38 - YouTube

Boat has 800 hp Mann, does 33 kts top and has a comfortable cruise at 26. Most of our pictures of it are on facebook right now. Lowell Brothers - Marina, Boating - Yarmouth, ME | Facebook

The owner and everyone who rides on it are all very enthusiastic!

 

[tunaorlater]

I just saw all the videos on YouTube and came here to post a link, guess you beat me by a few weeks! Great looking boat.

 

[tashmoo2]

Greatlooking boat and ride. I really like all the Lowel boats. Royal and Carroll would be proudof this one

What is the difference in design between the 38ft and the 43 ft boat?

 

[Tumblehome]

Great looking boat guys. Is this a new design? Does she share any of the design dimensions from her wooden cousins i.e. Sea Scribe/Whistler? I'm assuming she has more beam than Carroll's wooden 38's?

 

[Powderpro]

The new 38 Lowell is a very impressive boat, those videos of it in the water were great. It should be at the top of anyone's list looking for a new 38' boat.

 

[ruthlowell]

Design details

The new Lowell 38 is 38' 9" x 13' 1"; Carroll's Sea Scribe design is 37' 9" x 12'. (The Lowell 43 is 42' 11" x 15') Thorobred has more beam for her length but not a whole lot. Another of Dad's wood designs that we compare with is Sara Bev, which is 38' 4" x 12' 6".

Our design goal was to offer a fiberglass boat in the mid/upper-30s size range that would be a hardy work boat, fuel efficient, easy handling, beautiful underway and beautiful when sitting at the dock or mooring. We also had some ideas for the wetted surface that we wanted to try, to punch up the speed and ease of handling.

We think the new 38 is somewhat more nimble and a bit prettier at rest than the 43, while still having the same hardiness and working capability. The 43 is also very easy-handling but is just larger. It's hard to compare without making one boat sound worse than another, but of course we think both are excellent boats.

At the risk of blatantly promoting ourselves, I will say that the owner, the surveyor, and local fishermen who have driven the boat have all been quite amazed at how easily she handles and the ultra smooth ride in all kinds of conditions.

 

[MASTERENEGADE]

Question: Does the 38 keel walk at those higher speeds?

 

[ruthlowell]

No, she's really stable.

a couple videos near top speed:
Lowell 38 Thorobred sea trials - Maine lobster cruiser - YouTube
Lowell 38 - YouTube

 

[Powderpro]

That is an impressive bow.