ROS boats

[Bill]

I know we have talked briefly before about ROS boats which were made in Ma but I was wondering if anyone on here has any direct experience with one. Really like the lines on this boat
ROS MARINE 24 Downeast Lobster - LOW hours boat for sale in Wareham United States - Ref: 69311 - YachtWorld.com Mobile

 

[CEShawn]

I dont know anything about them Bill, but I will tell you this, just buy it... Its better than not owning nothing! or just one boat because two are better...

 

[steveinak]

boat looks great but that junk hanging off the stern scares me.

 

[Bill]

Thanks ya I know Steve, couldn't agree with you more. Hate drives and aft engine boxes but I like the look of the boat.

 

[maineguides]

Neighbor across the street has one. The way the the hull is designed they pound like crazy in a head sea. It's almost like a tri hull which causes tHe boat to really steer hard. It is also really low sheared. The gunnels don't even come up to my knee. Not to mention his is an i/o which in my opinion doesn't belong in the ocean. I wouldn't take one if you gave it to me

 

[maineguides]

Oh year I forgot to mention that it's a two piece fiberglas fuel tank and the caulking/adhesive they used to se ure the top breaks apart and falls not the gas which clogs the fuel lines and filter. He had to take cut a hole in the deck amebas tank.

 

[cmm88]

There is one of those for sale on the side of the road on Rt177 in Westport, MA. I think it has an outboard on it. Bill Sartini, who is the brother of the late Roger Sartini, still builds ROS boats but I think under a different name. Bill is building a bracket for my Seaway. His shop is right down the street from the ROS boat for sale so I have been driving by it every week. I will probably go down there tomorrow. I can take some picture of the boat and get the phone number if you want. Let me know, Christian

 

[Redfisher96]

Bill

There's some info in this thread that might be useful. Boat Handling 101 - Flyfishsaltwaters.com

Every boat is a compromise. The ROS is a nice looking boat.

Dan

 

[cmm88]

They do have a weird reverse chine thing going on. I have alway heard good things about the boats.

 

[ST1959]

Ros

I have been on this boat 2 times as it sits on the hard over the past six months or so. For what it is worth, its pretty rough looking for the advertised engine hours. Not for me!

 

[Bill]

ST thanks for the info. I looked at the 29ft model last year which had a yanmar in it and I wish I bought it now. I just can stomache the outdrive on this but the price is nice

 

[JimRP31]

Ros

There is one of those for sale on the side of the road on Rt177 in Westport, MA. I think it has an outboard on it. Bill Sartini, who is the brother of the late Roger Sartini, still builds ROS boats but I think under a different name. Bill is building a bracket for my Seaway. His shop is right down the street from the ROS boat for sale so I have been driving by it every week. I will probably go down there tomorrow. I can take some picture of the boat and get the phone number if you want. Let me know, Christian

Christian

I have see this one many times. Looks rough but would be a great project boat.

Jim

 

[cmm88]

Jim, I took a closer look at it yesterday. You're right it's quite rough but looks like a nice project.

 

[Chum Pot]

Bracket with outboard(s)???, I know... $$$$ speedy Tuna killer....

Good looking boat, but that engine is a zit on it's ass for sure