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Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"?

  • Thread starter Godfirst
  • Start date Aug 12, 2008

Petty Officer 1st Class

  • Aug 12, 2008

Hi, just got a new boat well used a 87' with a merc 5.7 sterndrive it has a cuddy cabin the question is how relaible are they? Does anyone know any history of this company couldn't find anything about them on the internet hope I made a good choice. Thanks much Duane by the way it says smith brothers on it out of Flordia  

Petty Officer 3rd Class

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? Cruiser Inc boats are generally very well made. I have been aboard several at my marina and am very impressed in both the quality and the design. Neverhome  

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? Thanks for the info, do you know if the company still makes boats?  

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? I am not sure but you can google the company to find out. They don't seem to advertise as much as the other brands. My main concern would be the condition of the engine. I have always had Mercruisers and found them for the most part to be pretty much bullet proof. Parts are easily available and just about any marine mechanic can work on them if you are not handy yourself. I have the 5.7 with a 2 barrel carb in my 2359 Trophy and it is adequate. It is fresh water cooled and has been used in salt water since I bought it new in 2002 and I have had no problems with it but I also have it serviced and tuned up after every season. Of course a bigger engine is always better as you have the option of using extra power if you need it and in some cases they are better on gas because they don't have to work as hard getting up on plane. As to the boat itself, you can do most of the upkeep on the hull and interior and most yards offer fiberglass work if you manage to hole the hull. If you like the boat, spend the money to have it surveyed. That will tell you if it is worth it and a survey is cheap insurance versus finding a major problem after it is yours. Neverhome  

Lieutenant Commander

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? http://www.cruisersyachts.com/  

fishmen111

Chief Petty Officer

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? Around here the boats are fairly well thought of, but as with any boat, it comes down to how well it was cared for. We test drove several '85-'92 inboard Criusers and though we did not buy one, they seemed to be holding up great for their age.  

The Great Escape II

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? Overall they are great boats. The only thing I have heard from owners of more recent years is some electrical connection problems. Apparently the connection plugs they use can be a little trouble on their wiring harness.  

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? Thanks again for all the info Duane  

tashasdaddy

tashasdaddy

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  • Aug 13, 2008

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? great boat, http://www.boatquest.com/Cruisers/boat_manufacturer.aspx  

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? Thanks  

scottmi01

  • Jul 13, 2009
Godfirst said: Hi, just got a new boat well used a 87' with a merc 5.7 sterndrive it has a cuddy cabin the question is how relaible are they? Does anyone know any history of this company couldn't find anything about them on the internet hope I made a good choice. Thanks much Duane by the way it says smith brothers on it out of Flordia Click to expand...

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Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? Here's a link with some of the earlier Cruisers Inc boats.. http://www.theclassicboathouse.com/gallerywood.html  

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? more history and info... http://www.fiberglassics.com/thompson/default.asp  

  • Mar 14, 2010

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? I own a 1998 Cruisers 3575. I love this boat. My best buddy have a 1998 37' Sea Ray. Although the Searay is a very popular boat, the Cruisers is a more stable boat. In 3' seas, it rides like the water is flat. To this day, I have never had any problems with the boat other than the normal problems that any boat would have. I have never had a manufactory or engine problem. If and when I upgrade, I will be looking for another Cruisers. I swear by them... Also, I agree, their website is horrible. Maybe they spent too much time on the boat and not enough on the website.  

Capt'n Chris

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? They don't build them like they used to: Cruisers traces her origins to the summer of 1953 starting out as Cruisers, Inc. Her founders were six of the second generation Thompson family members. Ray, Glenn, Roy, Grant, Bob, and Ted Thompson, Jr. established Cruisers as a result to fill a niche for larger outboard cabin cruiser type boats. The corporation Cruisers, Inc. was created with the full blessing and cooperation of Thompson Boat. The synergy between the two corporations is evidenced in the initial actual cabin cruiser made by the two firms. In the late months of 1953 Cruisers, Inc. built a nineteen-foot cabin cruiser. She was a clinker hull suitable of using the largest of twin outboards then available. The advertising flyer proudly stated she was ?Thompson Designed? and built to ?Thompson Quality? by Cruisers, Inc. and sold by Thompson. The cabin boat was built specifically to show at the New York Boat Show in January1954. Another one was purported to have been built for display at the Chicago Boat Show, several weeks later. The model was dropped from the product line and those two boats were the only ones of the type built. No one knows what happened to them. From her inception in ?53 until the end of 1958 Cruisers and Thompson were working hand in hand. Another example of this cooperation was the 1955 Thompson Off Shore eighteen-footer. The exact same picture was used in the 1955 Thompson catalog as was used by Cruisers the following year in their literature to illustrate their Vacationer model. Ownership of Cruisers changed hands effective January 02, 1959 when brothers Roy H. and G. Grant Thompson gained complete control. From that point forward the firms competed with one another. As more and more builders introduced fiberglass boats, the markets for wooden watercraft were declining in the early 1960s. Cruisers was producing 3,000 boats annually in the early sixties. This dropped precipitously when only 800 were sold in the 1965 sales season. The only means to get back in the game was to make the leap from wood to reinforced fiber plastic technology.  

  • Oct 30, 2010

Re: Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"? I have a "72" 23' Macanac, powered by a 188 mercruser, been a great boat. bought it in 1982, Cruisers are hard to beat , my emblem is black with white letters, goldbricker is the name of the boat.  

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cruisers yachts hull problems

Jytek Member

I guess this is the right forum for this.... I have been looking at some ads for Cruisers Yachts 415 Express 41' and would really like to hear from others that know much about the boat, or actually own the boat. Any information is desired, good or bad. Thanks.

ranger58sb

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Don't know about that boat/model, but I've known folks who had Cruisers boats and they liked them. FYI, ref your thread title, there's a difference between their "Express" and their "Express Motoryacht" models... and I think you're asking about the Express Motoryacht, perhaps like the one listed on YW in New Bern? If so... to your questions in the other thread, note the Propulsions section says "Volvo D6" (not IPS) and "Direct Drive" (not pods)... so that's one way to tell whether straight shafts or pods. Pros/cons for each. Can't tell about whether it has thrusters or not. I'd guess the 370-hp engines would be the entry-level ones, if Cruisers offered optional upgrades. Might be fine, depending on gearing. D6's have an OK rep, far as I know., and 985 hours isn't huge. Engine condition is very much driven by maintenance, though... so a neglected diesel with985 hours might not be as good a choice as a very well cared for diesel with 2500 hours (both assuming appropriate for the boat). All that aside... what do you like about the boat? What attracts you to it? -Chris
ranger58sb said: ↑ Don't know about that boat/model, but I've known folks who had Cruisers boats and they liked them. FYI, ref your thread title, there's a difference between their "Express" and their "Express Motoryacht" models... and I think you're asking about the Express Motoryacht, perhaps like the one listed on YW in New Bern? If so... to your questions in the other thread, note the Propulsions section says "Volvo D6" (not IPS) and "Direct Drive" (not pods)... so that's one way to tell whether straight shafts or pods. Pros/cons for each. Can't tell about whether it has thrusters or not. I'd guess the 370-hp engines would be the entry-level ones, if Cruisers offered optional upgrades. Might be fine, depending on gearing. D6's have an OK rep, far as I know., and 985 hours isn't huge. Engine condition is very much driven by maintenance, though... so a neglected diesel with985 hours might not be as good a choice as a very well cared for diesel with 2500 hours (both assuming appropriate for the boat). All that aside... what do you like about the boat? What attracts you to it? -Chris Click to expand...
If you look at a full range of boats by Cruisers (for example), their "two story" boats are motoryachts and the "ranchers" are express boats. Cruisers just happens to use the word "express" for both, perhaps to suggest speed or something. Sea Ray Sundancers are express boats. Sea Ray motoryachts mostly look like basketball shoes. Then there are sportfishers/convertibles, sedan bridges/sport bridges, "trawlers," down east boats, etc... Et cetera. Each with typical features for the class... but the descriptive terms aren't hard and fast, makers play fast and loose with the dictionary... A common practice is to make an offer -- subject to some important stuff like marine survey. mechanical (engines & genset) survey, sea trial -- and during that process you can learn about engine condition and maintenance... or not. Recently I added "successful maintenance records review" as an additional "subject to" and that helped -- since I could do that review before spending money on the rest of it. So one of your requirements is comfort for 4 people, plus maybe a couple of kids. Good. (There are likely a bazillion boats that might do that.) Another requirement is "not huge" -- a little squishy, but also good. (Another bazillion, although significant overlap with the first requirement.) Easy for docking, ditto. I dunno about how that particular boat might be for docking, but I've seen some Cruisers motoryachts like that at various docks and I don't remember their side decks being anything to write home about. Also, it's typical for a "motoryacht" of some persuasion to have the helm mounted forward on the flying bridge... which in turn means good visibility forward... but also docking stern-to might be more difficult because of poor visibility astern. Compare to most sportfish/convertible styles where the helm is more often mounted aft on the flying bridge and visibility astern is usually very good. The issue is not unsolvable (including back-up cameras, etc.) but an example of pros/cons associated with various styles. Still, that one would probably need an in-person look to think about docking... although actual owners might pipe up. But it's a good example of where looking at boats up close and personal becomes necessary to get first-hand impressions. IOW, ads and the Powerboat Guide (or similar) or even fora like this one can only go so far... Back to features: What kind of "4 people"? Two couples? (Two full/queen mattresses nice.) One couple and two singles? (One full queen mattress and two twins or bunks could work.) What kind of "maybe a couple of extra kids?" Same gender, or not? Tiny, or mid-size, or...? (Twins or bunks or pull-outs could work.) How would you use the boat? Dock condo? Marina hopping? Anchoring out? Long distance travel? Some kind of mixture of some of those? All this, just examples of drilling down into requirements to maybe better refine your needs. Partly because it's usually much easier to solve problems of various sorts (space, capacity, ease of boarding, ease of docking, etc.) during the shopping phase. Yes, you can usually add a stern thruster. Be aware, bow thrusters and stern thrusters can fail (as can pretty much anything on a boat)... so a common suggestion is to learn to maneuver the boat without the extras. -Chris
ranger58sb said: ↑ If you look at a full range of boats by Cruisers (for example), their "two story" boats are motoryachts and the "ranchers" are express boats. Cruisers just happens to use the word "express" for both, perhaps to suggest speed or something. Sea Ray Sundancers are express boats. Sea Ray motoryachts mostly look like basketball shoes. Then there are sportfishers/convertibles, sedan bridges/sport bridges, "trawlers," down east boats, etc... Et cetera. Each with typical features for the class... but the descriptive terms aren't hard and fast, makers play fast and loose with the dictionary... A common practice is to make an offer -- subject to some important stuff like marine survey. mechanical (engines & genset) survey, sea trial -- and during that process you can learn about engine condition and maintenance... or not. Recently I added "successful maintenance records review" as an additional "subject to" and that helped -- since I could do that review before spending money on the rest of it. So one of your requirements is comfort for 4 people, plus maybe a couple of kids. Good. (There are likely a bazillion boats that might do that.) Another requirement is "not huge" -- a little squishy, but also good. (Another bazillion, although significant overlap with the first requirement.) Easy for docking, ditto. I dunno about how that particular boat might be for docking, but I've seen some Cruisers motoryachts like that at various docks and I don't remember their side decks being anything to write home about. Also, it's typical for a "motoryacht" of some persuasion to have the helm mounted forward on the flying bridge... which in turn means good visibility forward... but also docking stern-to might be more difficult because of poor visibility astern. Compare to most sportfish/convertible styles where the helm is more often mounted aft on the flying bridge and visibility astern is usually very good. The issue is not unsolvable (including back-up cameras, etc.) but an example of pros/cons associated with various styles. Still, that one would probably need an in-person look to think about docking... although actual owners might pipe up. But it's a good example of where looking at boats up close and personal becomes necessary to get first-hand impressions. IOW, ads and the Powerboat Guide (or similar) or even fora like this one can only go so far... Back to features: What kind of "4 people"? Two couples? (Two full/queen mattresses nice.) One couple and two singles? (One full queen mattress and two twins or bunks could work.) What kind of "maybe a couple of extra kids?" Same gender, or not? Tiny, or mid-size, or...? (Twins or bunks or pull-outs could work.) How would you use the boat? Dock condo? Marina hopping? Anchoring out? Long distance travel? Some kind of mixture of some of those? All this, just examples of drilling down into requirements to maybe better refine your needs. Partly because it's usually much easier to solve problems of various sorts (space, capacity, ease of boarding, ease of docking, etc.) during the shopping phase. Yes, you can usually add a stern thruster. Be aware, bow thrusters and stern thrusters can fail (as can pretty much anything on a boat)... so a common suggestion is to learn to maneuver the boat without the extras. -Chris Click to expand...

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Everybody's gotta start somewhere, and it's not like many of us were born knowing boat stuff. USCG Aux offers a decent course. The Waterway Guide and the ActiveCaptain app can show you information about marinas and common anchorages along the ICW. Ref rattling: yes, you can solve a lot during your shopping phase. And then you'll have it pretty close to "right" when you get to your third boat. Now that you have a feel for why the C415 might work, try two exercises: 1) find every similar boat and review the pros and cons of each compared to the C415 2) find significantly dissimilar boats and do the same kind of review. For example 1, Carver or or Silverton or Sea Ray or et cetera also make/made motoryachts. (several with open party decks) so have a look at those and compare features one by one. For example 2, find something like a sedan bridge or sport bridge boat of whatever useful size, and check out features compared to the C415. The Powerboat Guide might be a useful tool; the softcopy version is keyword searchable. It'd also be useful to walk the docks and just look at boats. From where you are, Barefoot. Grand Dunes, and Osprey Marinas, plus Southport and South Haven Harbour Marinas could give you a chance to see a lot of boats in person... maybe get a feel for what appeals... and what doesn't. Boat owners are usually happy to answer questions about their ride... -Chris
ranger58sb said: ↑ Now that you have a feel for why the C415 might work, try two exercises: 1) find every similar boat and review the pros and cons of each compared to the C415 2) find significantly dissimilar boats and do the same kind of review. For example 1, Carver or or Silverton or Sea Ray or et cetera also make/made motoryachts. (several with open party decks) so have a look at those and compare features one by one. For example 2, find something like a sedan bridge or sport bridge boat of whatever useful size, and check out features compared to the C415. -Chris Click to expand...

bstet

bstet New Member

I don't think there's any difference in the 46 and 460, in fact I don't see any 460 in Power Boat Guide. See if you can get a copy of Power Boat Guide, by Mcknew & Parker, it will help you greatly in your search.
I looked on Amazon for Power Boat Guide and there are issues for several years. Would it make sense to get a current issue when I'm only looking at boats a few years old?? Also, some are listed as "Broker Editions". That doesn't sound like what I want, but I could be wrong???
Jytek said: ↑ I started looking at some Carver boats and think they might fit us even better. Thanks for steering me in that direction. I'm having trouble knowing the difference in the models, however. They have Carver 46, 460, 45, & 450. What are the differences??? Click to expand...
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The roots of Cruisers Yachts date back to 1904 and the Thompson Bros. Boat Manufacturing Company. Builders of iconic lapstrake boats, by the 1950s a second generation of the Thompson family would begin building outboard-powered, wood lapstrake cabin cruisers under the Cruisers Inc. name. Cruisers saw multiple owners over the ensuing decades, before developing the first of their modern yacht lineup, the 48 Cantius , in 2011. Defined by its premium comfort and livability, the Cantius series would ultimately expand to boats from 34’ – 60’ . The GLS line, designed with an eye toward excitement and performance, would be added in 2019 and do likewise, and now includes models from 34’ – 50’ . In 2021, MarineMax acquired the company to add premium, American-built yachts to its portfolio. Today, Cruisers Yachts continues to be built in the brand’s original home state of Wisconsin by a knowledgeable workforce, some of whom are fourth-generation boatbuilders.

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Cruisers Yachts are divided into two distinct series, the luxurious and spacious 34’ – 60’ Cantius lineup and the sporty and aggressive 34’ – 50’ GLS models.

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Cruisers Yachts produces two distinct lines, Cantius express cruisers and flybridge model from 34’ – 60’ and GLS dayboats from 34’ – 50’.

  • A mix of inboard , sterndrive and outboard-powered express cruisers from 39’ – 60’, the Cantius series includes the 60 Cantius , 60 Fly , 50 Cantius , 46 Cantius , 42 Cantius and 39 Express Coupe .
  • Upper salons equipped with large windows for open feel, retractable sunroof, comfortable seating and access to helm, galley and dinette or, on larger models, formal dining area.
  • Modern, spacious galleys feature single or dual sinks, microwave/convection oven, flatscreen TV and refrigerator/freezer.
  • Cockpits include convertible seating, removable tables, available grille , refrigerator and bar stools.
  • Below-deck accommodations include both queen-berth Master and king-berth VIP staterooms , with private head compartments. Larger models offer a third stateroom.
  • Open-air bow lounges offer reclining sun lounges , wood table and cupholders.
  • 60 Flybridge adds piloting station along with open-air entertainment area with expansive views, an overhead hardtop, and a built-in grill and wet bar.
  • 39 EC features walk around access to bow deck ; relaxing aft deck; galley with sink, fridge, electric stovetop and microwave/convention oven; master stateroom with double-berth, portside settee, spacious head compartment; lower salon with convertible dinette.
  • Power options, depending on model, include Volvo Penta gas or diesel inboard engines , Volvo Penta gas or diesel IPS , Volvo Penta or MerCruiser gasoline sterndrives , and MerCruiser gasoline outboards .
  • Ideal for cruising , overnighting , and entertaining .
  • A collection of both outboard and sterndrive-powered dayboats from 34’ – 50’, GLS models include the 50 GLS , 42 GLS OB , 42 GLS I/O , 38 GLS OB , 38 GLS I/O , 34 GLS OB , and 34 GLS I/O .
  • Well-equipped helms include twin-to-triple Simrad touchscreen displays , joystick piloting control, and modern aesthetics. Larger models offer double-wide companion chairs with storage or an optional ice-maker below.
  • Cockpit amenities include fold-down bulwarks/beach doors for convenient water access , increased cockpit space, and an open feel.
  • Cockpit galleys feature sink, refrigerator, storage, available grill and TV options, and raised wet bar with swivel bar stools.
  • Forward and aft staterooms , along with convertible dinettes, and head compartments with sink, toilet and standing shower .
  • Bow seating accessed via port walk-thru, converts to large sunpad with available foredeck shade.
  • Available power options include triple Mercury Verado 600 s on the flagship 50 GLS, and the choice of either gas or diesel sterndrive pairings from both Volvo Penta and Mercury Marine , or Mercury outboards , on remaining models, all with joystick piloting.

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Cruisers Yachts offerings are divided into the Cantius and GLS series. Cantius models are known for their exceptional interior volume and include the 60 Fly , 60 Cantius , 50 Cantius , 46 Cantius , 42 Cantius, and 39 EC . GLS models target the midrange, luxury yacht market with fast, agile models including the 50 GLS , 42 GLS OB , 42 GLS I/O , 38 GLS OB , 38 GLS I/O , 34 GLS OB , and 34 GLS I/O .

Cruisers Yachts are built in Pulaski, Wisconsin.

Cruisers Yachts use a variety of engines depending on the application, including Volvo Penta Inboards , Volvo Penta’s Inboard Performance System (IPS), MerCruiser and Volvo Penta sterndrives , and Mercury Marine outboard motors .

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Like any boat, basic maintenance, including washing and waxing the fiberglass hull, keeping compartments clean and dry, and cleaning and using protectant on vinyl surfaces will keep a Cruisers Yacht looking and performing like new for years to come. Boats left in the water should have hulls cleaned yearly to remove marine growth; anti-fouling paint on submerged areas of the hull should also be applied. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule, including yearly engine service, to ensure reliable, safe operation. Factory-recommended service should be performed at an authorized Cruisers Yachts dealer.

All models produced by Cruisers Yachts can be used for family outings and overnights .

Cantius models stand out for their emphasis on comfort and space , and include multiple cabins, full-featured head compartments, and galley amenities including sinks, prep space, multiple cooking appliances, and refrigerators.

Though GLS models place more of an emphasis on performance, they also include multiple cabin options , head compartments and galleys, all of which combine for comfortable days and nights on the water with family or friends.

MarineMax, one of the largest and most recognizable retailers in the marine industry, acquired Cruisers Yachts in 2021 to fill a gap in their existing brand lineup. Cruisers Yachts will maintain its existing dealer network and be offered in select MarineMax locations.

Cruisers Yachts are available in the United States, Canada, and multiple international locations. Find your nearest Cruisers Yachts dealer here . 

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  • Bad News For Bertram

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This failure involved an area of laminate failure on the port side and bottom along a length of about ten feet where the outer skin came off the core.

The incident reportedly occurred in fair weather and the yacht made it back to port without sinking. Much of the core is exposed, unfortunately for Bertram, since we can get a good idea of what happened and why.  Entire Article

  • Are They Fiberglass Boats Anymore?

It happened when I was asked by a client to attend an auction of storm damaged boats here in Fort Lauderdale.

There were two minor hurricanes and one tropical storm in Florida last year, but other than to trees, I wasn't aware of much damage having occurred.

In fact, during one of the hurricanes, I was out there with a video camera filming what was going on at several marinas.

Not much, except for a few people that did nothing to prepare. Mostly it was these people's boats that ended up in the auction. Entire Article

  • Cored Hull Bottoms: The Final Word

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In many of my previous articles I raised some warning flags about this latest trend toward coring boat bottoms, pointing out the potential for some very serious problems. Those warnings haven't been heeded as numerous builders jump on the cored hull bandwagon. Entire Article

  • Core Materials

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The roots of fiberglass boat building go all the way back to the 1930's when, so far as I know, the first reinforced plastic boat was built by Gar Wood in 1936.

Were it not for the Depression and W.W.II, production fiberglass boat building probably would have been initiated in the 1940's but, as it was, really began in earnest in 1960 with the pioneers of fiberglass boat building, Bertram, Hatteras and Hinckley. Entire Article

  • More on Cores

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Putting cores in boat structures is now THE thing to do. Almost all late model boats we run into have more and more coring. Decks, hull sides, bottoms. Which leads me to wonder if boat builders know why they're doing this and what the potential consequences for their future reputation is. Entire Article

  • Sea Ray and Balsa Core Bottoms

The debate over the use of balsa cores in boat bottoms seems recently to have come to an end when, in October, 2002, Powerboat Reports ran a piece entitled "Core Complaints". 

Purporting to be an editorial, when in fact the piece ran five pages and is a full-blown article, including a response from Sea Ray to a PBR inquiry for Sea Ray's response to allegations of serious problems with the use of balsa core in the bottom of their boats 40 to 55 feet built from 1995 to 2002. Entire Article

  • ATC Core-Cell: A Foaming Solution?

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The problems involving the coring boat of bottoms will not be going away anytime soon.

However, the problem may be considerably relieved by a relatively new material called ATC Core-Cell – relatively new because the material has been on the market now for about ten years, but is only now beginning to get some serious recognition.

ATC is the manufacturer and Core-Cell is the product name. Entire Article

Pararrel Universe

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Warning: The reader is cautioned not to make comparisons of the consequences of composite failures in aircraft with that of boats.

The purpose of this discussion is to reveal that even in the world of really big money, the experts are still having trouble with composites in what amounts to life and death situations. Entire Article

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Latent Defects

A little understood term results in boat owners not taking advantage of insurance coverage.

The term latent defect in maritime use is widely misunderstood, for it is not the same thing as with common law usage.

A latent defect is an unknown defect not discoverable by such inspection or test as the law reasonably requires under the circumstances, i.e. reasonable and prudent inspection. Entire Article

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The boat building industry has entered an unprecedented period of experimentation of new materials for use in the fabrication of what were once called fiberglass hulls.

Those of us who have been around the boat building scene for a while have seen a lot of new ideas and materials come and go over the years.

Some have met with success, but many have met with failure, or one way or another have proved unsuitable for building production-line boats. Entire Article

New Materials Again

It seems the gentleman owns a foam cored boat himself without nary a problem.

As a skeptic of foam cores, it's been lonely out here over the years in face of so much promotion and fanfare for the material.

However, he overlooked the point that I never said that foam couldn't be used successfully; it can and it is. Entire Article

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Certified by the National Association of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over 5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted hundreds of boating accident investigations, including fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure analysis.

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In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65.

On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71.

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Boating purists are quick to point out that a "real" trawler is built on a full displacement hull with only a single diesel engine for power. By that rigid standard, most of the boats we call trawlers these days fail to measure up. Nearly everyone thinks of the classic Grand Banks 42 as a trawler, but in fact Grand Banks models all ride on semi-displacement hulls, and they mostly came with twin engines. Same with most of the Taiwan-built trawlers that flooded the U.S. market in the 1970s and '80s, as well as all of the popular Mainship Trawlers that were so successful before the company cratered during the Great Recession. These boats are perhaps better described as "performance trawlers."

Profiled below are eight go-anywhere trawler yachts that have stood the test of time. And no, we didn’t forget the Nordhavn series of displacement trawlers—a Nordhavn-specific blog article can be found here .

DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser

Hatteras 48 LRC

At a Glance:   A classic Hatteras yacht — one of only a handful of American-built trawler yachts.  Most 48s were delivered with two-stateroom teak interiors featuring a full-beam salon with L-shaped settee and coffee table to port, U-shaped galley (with breakfast bar) forward, and spiral companionway to starboard. The full-beam master stateroom of the Hatteras 48 is amidship with built-in dresser and private en-suite head with stall shower. Forward, the guest stateroom has V-berths, storage drawers, and private access to a head with shower. The pilothouse, four steps up from the salon, includes a U-shaped dinette, single watch berth, and port/starboard deck doors. Topside, the boat deck is designed to carry a dinghy and hoist. A cockpit transom door assists boarding. No lightweight, twin 112hp GM 4-53N diesels cruise the Hatteras 48 LRC at 8–9 knots. Over 40 were built.

Price Range: From the mid $100s to high $200s.

At a Glance:   Seaworthy, comfortable and economical — over 150 DeFever 44s were sold. Heavily constructed on a full displacement hull, the DeFever 44 is a rare flush deck design with the aft deck and side decks on the same level. The result boat with slightly higher freeboard, but with an enormous aft deck area perfect for entertaining. The DeFever 44’s roomy two-stateroom interior is arranged with the galley aft in the salon where it’s easily reached from the aft deck and flybridge.   Grab rails in the salon overhead are a nice touch, and large windows provide panoramic views of the water. Note the pass-thru window from the galley to the aft deck. The full-beam master stateroom is huge with tons of storage and space for a washer and dryer. A great feature is the walk-in engine room with workbench and near standing headroom. Twin 135hp Lehman diesels cruise at 7–8 knots with a range of 1,500 nautical miles.

Price Range: From $75–80K to the mid/high 200s.

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Krogen 42 Trawler

Krogen 39 Trawler

At a Glance:   Replacement boat for the legendary Krogen 42 — seaworthy and comfortable, the single stateroom interior of the Krogen 39 is designed for the cruising couple. Entering the salon from the aft deck, a dinette is to port and an L-shaped settee with fold-out table is to starboard. The compact galley is located forward in the salon on the starboard side.  Four steps up from the salon/galley, the Krogen 39’s raised pilothouse offers commanding views of the water. Port and starboard Dutch doors provide quick deck access, and the settee behind the helm pulls out to form a watch berth. The stateroom and head are reached from the pilothouse—the head is on the starboard side, and the stateroom with island queen berth is forward. One of the great features of the Krogen 39 is her standup engine room. A single 121hp John Deere diesel will cruise at 7–8 knots with a range of 2,000+ miles.

Price Range: From  the mid $200s to the high $300s.

At a Glance:   An iconic Krogen design with a ballasted displacement hull and tremendous storage — a proven cruising or liveaboard yacht. The hull is solid fiberglass below the waterline and cored above. Until hull #65 (1985), they were built with glass-over-plywood decks; thereafter, they were built with a cored deck and superstructure. There are two versions, the Standard model with walkaround side decks, and Widebody model (introduced in 1989) with a full-width salon. Both versions were available with two lower-level accommodation plans. Double doors open from the aft deck to the salon where an L-shaped sofa and table are to starboard. The galley is forward, on the starboard side of the salon. The focal point of the Krogen 42 is the pilothouse with watch berth, overhead hatches, and port/starboard deck doors. A single 120hp Lehman diesel will cruise at 7–8 knots. A total of 206 were built.

Price Range: From about $100K to mid/high $200s.

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Krogen 44 Trawler

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At a Glance:   Heavily built passage maker for cruising in comfort and security — Selene sold a lot of these yachts. The interior is finished in satin varnished cherry wood with teak and holly flooring throughout. The focal point of this yacht is her well-appointed pilothouse — fronted by a Portuguese bridge—that towers high above the water. A U-shaped galley complete with full-size refrigerator is forward in the salon. Below, the living quarters consist of three staterooms and two full heads. The full-beam amidships master stateroom has direct access to the Selene’s standup engineroom (also reached via a spiral staircase opposite the galley). The forward VIP stateroom has an island queen berth, and the second guest stateroom to port has twin single berths. Teak is used on all exterior deck surfaces.  A single 430hp Cummins diesel—or twin 230hp Cummins diesels—cruise at 8–9 knots.

Price Range: From around $500K to over $1 million.

2001–Current

At a Glance:   Based on the original Krogen 42 — a serious long range yacht for the cruising couple. The added length of the 44 can be seen in her larger pilothouse and roomier aft deck. A not-so-obvious upgrade is that the pilothouse, flybridge and boat deck are a single mold instead of fastened together providing a much stronger structure. The interior of the 44 is similar to her predecessor. An L-shaped settee is to starboard in the salon, opposite two occasional chairs, and a U-shaped galley is forward, also to starboard. Accessed from companionway steps forward of the salon, the guest stateroom with convertible settee, desk, and book shelves doubles as a den/office. The single head is to port, and master stateroom with island queen berth is forward. Note the weathertight doors and windows. A Widebody version came out in 2006. A 158hp John Deere diesel will cruise at 8 knots with a range of 2,000-plus nautical miles.

Price Range: From about $600K to over $1 million.

2004–Current

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Lord Nelson Victory Tug 37

At a Glance:   A quality-built displacement trawler perfect for cruising the world in comfort and safety. Several interiors are available in the Selene 47, all with the galley forward in the salon. Accessed from companionway steps forward in the salon, the two stateroom, two head layout includes twin single berths in the port guest stateroom and a walkaround queen berth in the forward master stateroom. The master stateroom head features a tub, and a washer/dryer unit is located at the foot of the companionway steps. Part of the guest cabin bulkhead folds away to create a large common area abaft the master stateroom. A large storage area is between the engine room and lazarette. In addition to great visibility, the pilothouse features a watch berth and inside access to the flybridge. A single 330hp Cummins diesel will cruise at 8 knots with a range of 2,000+ miles.

Price Range: From the mid $200s to mid/high $600s.

At a Glance:   Based on a traditional New England workboat hull — 76 of these popular boats were delivered. Her teak batten interior, functional pilothouse, large galley, and wide walkaround decks with substantial bulwarks will appeal to the discerning yachtsman. The salon and galley are three steps down from the pilothouse. The U-shaped galley has a serving counter, and the convertible salon settee has storage space below. A pantry door in the galley opens to the engine room. The salon sole is teak and holly, and the overhead is tongue and groove teak. Forward of the pilothouse, the stateroom features a double berth and head with stall shower. The original teak decks were ultimately eliminated in favor of fiberglass, and the teak handrails were replaced with stainless steel late in her production run. The Victory Tug 37 has a cruising range of 800–900 miles at 7 knots with a single 150hp Cummins diesel.

Price Range: From $75–80K to the mid $100s.

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  1. Cruisers Yacht hull delamination advice appreciated

    Hello, I bought a 2002 Cruisers yacht as a project boat.The boat is in great shape, but for whatever reason there are large sections of the hull where the outer glass skin is separated from the core.It's about 30% of the hull total. I've been advised of a couple different methods of repair.Some say to drill holes and inject resin to fill the voids, then anchor the repair with screws until the ...

  2. Cruisers Yacht hull delamination advice appreciated

    Posts: 5,629. Re: Cruisers Yacht hull delamination advice appreciated. In order to Truly test the integrity of the core, as well as the quality of the bonds of the core to the skins (on both sides). What needs doing, is to attach a high pressure vacuum clamp (like a suction cup on steroids) to a section of the skin.

  3. Cruisers Yacht hull delamination advice appreciated

    Images: 52. Re: Cruisers Yacht hull delamination advice appreciated. Quote: Originally Posted by boatpoker. Unfortunately this is not uncommon on Cruisers. One I inspected last year had severe core decay from bow to stern. Repair was estimated at $80k to remove bottom skin and old core then re-glass the bottom.

  4. Cored vs. Solid Hull

    Many brands use coring below the waterline. Cruisers Yachts, Inc., Sea Ray, etc. Coring is not a bad thing in and of itself- typically the problem comes from an owner down the road deciding to make adjustments, add a thru hull or something of that nature and they don't seal things properly and then you have water getting to the core.

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    Pictures Of Our Beautiful Cruisers Yachts. Show Off Your Pride & Joy, Post Your Pictures Here! 301. 2667. June 2023. DulceVida3870. Everything BUT Boating. Discuss Anything and Everything, Except Boating. 126. 1241. September 2023. Jagadadijah. Member Discounts & Privileges *New!* Special Offers, Discounts, & Other Cool Stuff For Members!

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    Feb 14, 2011. #1. I'm considering a purchase of a 2001 Cruisers Yachts 2870 and would like any feedback that any of you may have on Cruisers Yachts in general, and specifics, if you have any. The boat has dual 5.0L Volvo engines - not sure what outdrives. Seems to be in really nice shape according to the pictures.

  7. Marine Survey: Hull Design Defects

    Hull Design Defects - Part II. Whether the surveyor deals exclusively with prepurchase surveys, insurance claims or marine expert related matters, learning how to locate, detect and evaluate is a critical factor in the surveyor's work. This essay deals with basic principles of hull design, along with cause and effect analysis of hull failures.

  8. Cruisers Yachts 3650 Used Boat Review

    The result is a big boat that handles like a much smaller boat. From a performance standpoint, that effort at weight saving pays off in reduced fuel consumption and increased speeds, and our 3650 topped out at 32.5 MPH with the Crusader XLi engines. A throttle setting of 3200 RPM produced a 22.6 MPH cruise speed at a 23 GPH fuel consumption.

  9. Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"?

    outboard cabin cruiser type boats. The corporation Cruisers, Inc. was created with the full blessing and cooperation of Thompson Boat. The synergy between the two corporations is evidenced in the initial actual cabin cruiser made by the two firms. In the late months of 1953 Cruisers, Inc. built a nineteen-foot cabin cruiser.

  10. Cored Hull Bottoms

    Due to the slamming and pounding of the hull bottom on the sea surface, water contained within a laminate or core will be compressed by the flexing laminate structure. Thus, the bottom literally becomes a diaphragm pump. Once ply separation occurs, the impacts of hull against water creates hundreds of pounds of hydraulic water pressure within ...

  11. How to Prevent and Troubleshoot Core Moisture

    We recommend having someone check the moisture level of your hull and deck at least once every three years. Balsa-cored boats require a higher level of vigilance, but all cored boats must be monitored. Properly monitored and maintained, cored structures can provide decades of service life and enhanced boat performance.

  12. Opinions of a Cruisers Yachts 415 Express

    And then you'll have it pretty close to "right" when you get to your third boat. Now that you have a feel for why the C415 might work, try two exercises: 1) find every similar boat and review the pros and cons of each compared to the C415. 2) find significantly dissimilar boats and do the same kind of review.

  13. Cruisers Yachts Tests, Videos and Information

    The roots of Cruisers Yachts date back to 1904 and the Thompson Bros. Boat Manufacturing Company. Builders of iconic lapstrake boats, by the 1950s a second generation of the Thompson family would begin building outboard-powered, wood lapstrake cabin cruisers under the Cruisers Inc. name. Cruisers saw multiple owners over the ensuing decades, before developing the first of their modern yacht ...

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    In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65. On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71. Biography - Long version. Online articles by David Pascoe, marine surveyor on core materials used in boat building industry; composites, balsa core, used in cored hull, cored bottom, cored decks and others.

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    First Look at the Cruisers Yachts 328 Bowrider Prototype. There's a new mega-monster bowrider in the works called the 328, and boats.com was invited to a pre-launch tour of this all-new design from Cruisers Yachts …Read More. The latest Cruisers Yachts boat reviews featuring first look videos, tests, specifications, and information resources.

  16. Boat Buyers Beware: 10 Hidden Problems to Look For in Used Boats

    If this is the case the next time you look at a used boat, make sure to check for these ten common issues. Engine Problems. Electrical Systems. Failing Or Broken Bilge Pumps. Saturated Foam Cores. Rot (Wood, Transom And Deck Coring) Bad Stringers. Cabin Leaks. Hull To Deck Joint Separation.

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    A single 121hp John Deere diesel will cruise at 7-8 knots with a range of 2,000+ miles. Price Range: From the mid $200s to the high $300s. At a Glance: An iconic Krogen design with a ballasted displacement hull and tremendous storage — a proven cruising or liveaboard yacht.

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    Cruisers Yachts was founded in 1953 in Oconto, Wisconsin, on the shores of Green Bay. Since then, we've built a legend, with an eye toward utilizing a deep and knowledgeable workforce to produce boats that keep customers safe and happy as they chase adventures worldwide. By now, Cruisers is proud to have 4th generation boatbuilders in its ...

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    Regardless of what you want out of your boat, Cruisers Yachts has you covered. With over 600,000 square feet of facilities, plus our own test tank, Cruisers Yachts guarantees products manufactured with unmatched expertise and attention to detail. We have the capacity to build boats up to 73-feet length overall, and in nearly any style.