West Coast 28-30ft
08-09-2008 | 01:44 PM
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A pretty good quality boat is a true statement.
But complete customization is one of the reasons to go West coast as is a personal relationship with the people that build it.
As far as I know (tell me if I have it wrong) you don't have Baja build "yours"- you pick one and go from there.
Its a factory thing vs a custom shop thing. (although it is a good factory from what Ive seen)
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But complete customization is one of the reasons to go West coast as is a personal relationship with the people that build it.
As far as I know (tell me if I have it wrong) you don't have Baja build "yours"- you pick one and go from there.
Its a factory thing vs a custom shop thing. (although it is a good factory from what Ive seen)
Uncle Dave
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08-09-2008 | 02:09 PM
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Baja is pretty much an assembly line boat but most of the east coast boats can be built custom to your prefrence too. I still say if you want a great boat to handle offshore conditions, the east coast has got it down! The west coast has been coming up fast in the last few years. The smartest thing they started doing out west was going to liners.
08-10-2008 | 11:32 AM
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IF the question were which 28-30 East coast boat then Pantera would have probably been on the list.
Lavey, Howard and Hallett will move bulkheads for you.
As will most of the guys that build their own molds.
The West coast has its share of houses that splash designs (Kachina uses old East coast hulls designs as has been so elegantly stated in this thread earlier). Lame-ness exists on both coasts.
In recommending a West Coast builder I could only recommend real builders that start with their own designs. Not recycled updated old stuff as you say Texoma. The "real builders" can and usually will accomodate anything you can cut checks for.
Do you have anymore info on that custom swimstep model?
That's certainly waay cool, but it looks like a jet boat which would make that quite a bit easier. Im Really curious about that boat, and have no doubt based on where its sitting its owner could has no issue with a house tooling up a custom mold just for him.
Uncle Dave
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Lavey, Howard and Hallett will move bulkheads for you.
As will most of the guys that build their own molds.
The West coast has its share of houses that splash designs (Kachina uses old East coast hulls designs as has been so elegantly stated in this thread earlier). Lame-ness exists on both coasts.
In recommending a West Coast builder I could only recommend real builders that start with their own designs. Not recycled updated old stuff as you say Texoma. The "real builders" can and usually will accomodate anything you can cut checks for.
Do you have anymore info on that custom swimstep model?
That's certainly waay cool, but it looks like a jet boat which would make that quite a bit easier. Im Really curious about that boat, and have no doubt based on where its sitting its owner could has no issue with a house tooling up a custom mold just for him.
Uncle Dave
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08-10-2008 | 01:02 PM
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IF the question were which 28-30 East coast boat then Pantera would have probably been on the list.
Lavey, Howard and Hallett will move bulkheads for you.
As will most of the guys that build their own molds.
The West coast has its share of houses that splash designs (Kachina uses old East coast hulls designs as has been so elegantly stated in this thread earlier). Lame-ness exists on both coasts.
In recommending a West Coast builder I could only recommend real builders that start with their own designs. Not recycled updated old stuff as you say Texoma. The "real builders" can and usually will accomodate anything you can cut checks for.
Do you have anymore info on that custom swimstep model?
That's certainly waay cool, but it looks like a jet boat which would make that quite a bit easier. Im Really curious about that boat, and have no doubt based on where its sitting its owner could has no issue with a house tooling up a custom mold just for him.
Uncle Dave
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Lavey, Howard and Hallett will move bulkheads for you.
As will most of the guys that build their own molds.
The West coast has its share of houses that splash designs (Kachina uses old East coast hulls designs as has been so elegantly stated in this thread earlier). Lame-ness exists on both coasts.
In recommending a West Coast builder I could only recommend real builders that start with their own designs. Not recycled updated old stuff as you say Texoma. The "real builders" can and usually will accomodate anything you can cut checks for.
Do you have anymore info on that custom swimstep model?
That's certainly waay cool, but it looks like a jet boat which would make that quite a bit easier. Im Really curious about that boat, and have no doubt based on where its sitting its owner could has no issue with a house tooling up a custom mold just for him.
Uncle Dave
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12-13-2008 | 09:01 PM
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West Coast 28 ft.
Its finally done (well there are a couple of things left)
The amount of trick stuff on this boat is amazing. Note the passenger side cupholder in both pics- These Led's are switchable red white blue.
The dash was 100% custom one off designed for my GPS.
The bulkheads were also moved and enlarged to mount an AC unit
and accommodate pop up cleats.
The radar arch is detachable with a trick slide in bracket and secure lock setup.
The bow rails are eliiptical and mount flush into the hull.
The 2 most comparable 28 footers Ive seen so far are my LaveyCraft 2750 and the Pantera 28 SR.
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The amount of trick stuff on this boat is amazing. Note the passenger side cupholder in both pics- These Led's are switchable red white blue.
The dash was 100% custom one off designed for my GPS.
The bulkheads were also moved and enlarged to mount an AC unit
and accommodate pop up cleats.
The radar arch is detachable with a trick slide in bracket and secure lock setup.
The bow rails are eliiptical and mount flush into the hull.
The 2 most comparable 28 footers Ive seen so far are my LaveyCraft 2750 and the Pantera 28 SR.
Uncle Dave
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12-13-2008 | 09:42 PM
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Boat looks sweet Dave!
Active Thunder will custom build a boat with the buyer and you are welcome @ the factory anytime during the build...They are priced very fair for a true custom built, offshore high performance boat with No wood.
For west coast, you can not get any better than LaveyCraft from what I have seen lately.
Oh yeah...this AT28 came with a microwave, ss sink, seperate head, 5'-8" headroom, transom shower, 350magMPI's w/Bravos, Gaffrig/Livorsi, No wood, & plenty more .....
btw, it's got 400hrs and its like new.
Active Thunder will custom build a boat with the buyer and you are welcome @ the factory anytime during the build...They are priced very fair for a true custom built, offshore high performance boat with No wood.
For west coast, you can not get any better than LaveyCraft from what I have seen lately.
Oh yeah...this AT28 came with a microwave, ss sink, seperate head, 5'-8" headroom, transom shower, 350magMPI's w/Bravos, Gaffrig/Livorsi, No wood, & plenty more .....
btw, it's got 400hrs and its like new.
12-13-2008 | 09:49 PM
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Boat looks sweet Dave!
Active Thunder will custom build a boat with the buyer and you are welcome @ the factory anytime during the build...They are priced very fair for a true custom built, offshore high performance boat with No wood.
For west coast, you can not get any better than LaveyCraft from what I have seen lately.
Oh yeah...this AT28 came with a microwave, ss sink, seperate head, 5'-8" headroom, transom shower, 350magMPI's w/Bravos, Gaffrig/Livorsi, No wood, & plenty more .....
btw, it's got 400hrs and its like new.
Active Thunder will custom build a boat with the buyer and you are welcome @ the factory anytime during the build...They are priced very fair for a true custom built, offshore high performance boat with No wood.
For west coast, you can not get any better than LaveyCraft from what I have seen lately.
Oh yeah...this AT28 came with a microwave, ss sink, seperate head, 5'-8" headroom, transom shower, 350magMPI's w/Bravos, Gaffrig/Livorsi, No wood, & plenty more .....
btw, it's got 400hrs and its like new.
Oh, & Its TEN (10) Years Old!
No, Its not for Sale!
12-14-2008 | 12:52 PM
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Really nice.
Definitely a huge 28 (probably equal to a 32 fountain once you take out the beak)
It's really a shame they stopped making the smaller boats. Looks like its holding up really well too, and I'm sure the owner put lots of care into it.
The exhaust deflectors are a nice touch to keep the step clean.
I haven't seen any recent AT builds on the site, and I'd love to see a new one of these rigs go together on the site.
Ive noticed this company has a really strong following from the Eastern guys.
How much does it weigh?
Uncle Dave
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It's really a shame they stopped making the smaller boats. Looks like its holding up really well too, and I'm sure the owner put lots of care into it.
The exhaust deflectors are a nice touch to keep the step clean.
I haven't seen any recent AT builds on the site, and I'd love to see a new one of these rigs go together on the site.
Ive noticed this company has a really strong following from the Eastern guys.
How much does it weigh?
Uncle Dave
Laveycraft 2750 - 710 Ilmor
Laveycraft 20.8 Sebring 406/ITS
12-14-2008 | 01:16 PM
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I agree, take pantera - how many west coast builders will move the bulkeads up for a twin staggered 3 man 28ft boat. How many west coast builders will take one of their old tired boats and move bulkheads, update the dash, and everything in between. Or take this 28 apache. How many west coast builders will slap in a pair of diesels and install a pull out swim platform. That my friend is custom
At least one:
TEAM SCARAB.
`Nuff said for all the eastocoasters including Apache guys.
Now somebody mighta forgotten Scarab is a west coast boat, and design & layup and did kill the competition way back in the 70īs already taking U.I.M world titles.
Now come to think of it.. only Cigarette and Skater have done that also. I donīt recall Fountain pantera or anyother do that... but i might forget something here..and YES Scarab had/has a 29 footer called 9 meter.
Now Team Scarab is one of the true Custom boatbuilders and top notch Offshore riggers to this day.
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12-14-2008 | 01:28 PM
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Questions
At least one:
TEAM SCARAB.
`Nuff said for all the eastocoasters including Apache guys.
Now somebody mighta forgotten Scarab is a west coast boat, and design & layup and did kill the competition way back in the 70īs already taking U.I.M world titles.
Now come to think of it.. only Cigarette and Skater have done that also. I donīt recall Fountain pantera or anyother do that... but i might forget something here..and YES Scarab had/has a 29 footer called 9 meter.
Now Team Scarab is one of the true Custom boatbuilders and top notch Offshore riggers to this day.
TEAM SCARAB.
`Nuff said for all the eastocoasters including Apache guys.
Now somebody mighta forgotten Scarab is a west coast boat, and design & layup and did kill the competition way back in the 70īs already taking U.I.M world titles.
Now come to think of it.. only Cigarette and Skater have done that also. I donīt recall Fountain pantera or anyother do that... but i might forget something here..and YES Scarab had/has a 29 footer called 9 meter.
Now Team Scarab is one of the true Custom boatbuilders and top notch Offshore riggers to this day.
Where can I look at to see a recent example of their work-?
I'm not familiar with any other work than the Wellcraft line of product.
Uncle Dave
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