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My dad (Dusty) is at the gym this morning. This is a photo of what was waiting for him: Les Jr P.S. - I don't know who the little girl is (maybe Thrive Fitness owners' daughter).

Hi All, I just spent quite a bit of time writing a post here then lost it! I hate it when that happens! I don't have time now to rewrite the whole thing, so you'll get the condensed version. My dad (Dusty) suffered a subdural hematoma on Aug 30th, likely the result of 3 or so falls that he...

Hi all, Yes, I've been absent, delinquent, and AWOL. I simply have had too many irons in the fire. In addition to the activity with the Marinaut boats we've also had quite a few used boat sales that take time and attention. The Marinaut sales are doing nicely and are tracking about where I...

So...we delivered this boat (A0002) in October of 2012. We put the boat in the water for delivery and put about 2 or 3 hours on her. Then she was trailered home by her new owner to Fort Collins, CO and put in her inside storage area. And there she's remained; she has not been put back in the...

I thought it might be time for a bit of an update (again) on the plans for a larger Marinaut. Due to demands on the time of the person doing the drawings they have been very slow in completion so I haven't been posting much about the larger boat lately. Here's the latest version: The boat...

It's been really quiet here... :shock: Thought I'd better pop in and let folks know I'm still breathin' and kickn'. I made the 7900 mile round trip to Halifax, NS and back without trouble. Lots of wild weather and pulled the Rosborough RF-246 over Bozeman Pass in MT in a snow storm but all...

Hi all, this isn't going to be my normal post to refer you to our website to see this boat. I will put this boat up on our website but without all the information I'll post here. We sold this boat new and the middle aged couple (read...a bit younger than me!) that purchased it wanted it rigged...

Hi all, Due to a change in the completion date of the Rosborough RF-246 I'm picking up in Halifax the dates for my trip have changed. I didn't want any of y'all wondering where I had disappeared to, or heavens forbid...to worry. I'll be leaving on April 15th and will arrive in CT on the 19th...

Greetings, Thought I'd pop in and give anyone interested an update on the Marinaut scene. We've got one boat building in the shop right now. I've been posting infrequent photos on Facebook since we've been loafing along (lots of other things happening as well). It's looking really nice...

Hi all, I'd like to ask for some input. I'd like to get the Marinuat boats out where people can see them and I'm wondering what you all think is the best venue for something like that. You likely know I shied away from the Seattle Boat Show this year. I thought the boat would show well there...

Sorry for the extended break, sometimes it just happens. We have hull A002 in the shop for production and we have an order for hull A003. I'll post more once we get further into the process and I'll post photos on Facebook (and probably Google+). We will not be attending the Seattle Boat...

Hi All, Alright, I know, I've been a slackard but sometimes other things get in the way. Anyway...hull shell A0002 is at Cornet Bay in the shop now and we're getting ready to build her. I'll be posting progress photos again on our Facebook page (and if you'd rather I post them elsewhere too...

Special Notice & Offer: We've done our very best to keep the price of the Marinuat 215 where it is. It only increased recently due to adding the Mascoat Delta-DTM thermal coating in the cabin and v-berth as standard equipment (and wow! does it work). However, costs keep creeping up on us with...

Hi All, I have some numbers provided by Rich from the Betty Ann. These numbers were generated with the information given by the engine ECU and the GPS. They were taken over the course of their (almost) 3 week cruise. The boat was loaded but not to an extreme. Fuel was usually above 1/2...

Obviously this subject has come up for us from time to time and I've had quite a few emails asking about a larger Marinaut as well. So I'm posting this to get some feedback and think about where we'll take it. First, my thoughts. My intention is to make a larger M215 and not something...

I've gotten a couple of phone updates from Rich and Betty aboard the Betty Ann. All is going well and they're quite happy. They made the trip from Cornet Bay to La Conner into the teeth of a snarly Southerly but got there just fine. They've spent the last couple of high wind days in La Conner...

Rich and Betty arrived yesterday to see their new boat and to go over a few things. Based on time we decided to launch this morning and spend some time on the water. We had a great sea trial and with the wind blowing pretty well in our area we had some good seas to play in (at least Rich and...

A0001 (production hull #1) went in the water early this morning for her builder's trials. I learned a lot and it changes some of the concepts I had about the boat. As many know this boat has been powered with a Honda BF115D, which is really a detuned BF135/150. It's a large block for a 115-hp...

The last 3 or 4 days have been so busy at MBC that I haven't had a chance to post here. We've made a lot of progress the last few days but oh my! My body isn't used to actual (physical) work much anymore. :) I've spent a goodly amount of time in the normal contortionist positions necessary...

Hi all, Ok, here I am again. :) We're going to put a Marinaut 215 in the Seattle Boat Show this coming January. Hope y'all stop by and say hello. The Marinaut 215 has a full colored hull (unless you want it white). Quite frankly I'm not sure I want to do another blue boat to put in the...