It's Finished

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Go Here to see Les’s report on the first sea trial of the boat. The specks are impressive for a boat of this type and size.


Dave
www.marinautboats.com

 

[Bill Uffelman]

"I think it looks great! wish I could afford it. I do think it needs east coast exposure and I happen to leave on a river that feeds into the Chesapeake bay. With striper season right around the corner the pilot house would be very nice err I mean would get lots of exposure in real life situations, lol."

I agree. Less should send a loaner demo boat to the mid-Atlantic region for rotating usage on the Chesapeake Bay, Delaware River, Indian River Bay, Assawoman Bay and off shore zones. 8>))

Wish one was on my Christmas list but not this year.

Bill Ufffelman
Ocean View DE vacation/retirement home

 

[Captains Cat]

I think it looks great! wish I could afford it. I do think it needs east coast exposure and I happen to leave on a river that feeds into the Chesapeake bay. With striper season right around the corner the pilot house would be very nice err I mean would get lots of exposure in real life situations, lol.

And we're up in the mid Chesapeake where the Potomac meets the Bay. Now all we need is an Annapolis Brat and we've got the Bay covered. Think about it Dave, I know it's hard to build a boat on consignment but I think I'd be willing to help as long as when it sells, we get our $$ back. Maybe retnavy could do the same. I'm Ret Navy too and have two TomCats (still), never had a Marinaut at the pier!! Would like to have one.

Charlie

 

[dave]

One of the things I really don't like on my boat is the long distance from the grab rails on the top of the cabin to the bow rail. I don't have the arm span to reach one from the other. Not pleasant in rough weather to let go on the way forward. Lengthening the bow rail would add safety to going forward.

Thanks Dave!

It's always a tricky thing that bow rail. When you have wide side decks on a boat a long bow rail (extending further aft) is usually a good thing. What I've found on smaller boats (and thus with more narrow side decks) is when you lengthen a bow rail (extend it aft) it can act as a trap point, and since the rail is usually lower aft than it is forward it's often times a perfect height to end up tail-over-teakettle and in the drink.

When the distance from the cabin side to the railing is too narrow to pass one foot around another you have to then depend on a very firm hand grip to ensure not losing your balance. I think it's safer to be able to keep your weight centered over your feet by not having a trap point and allowing movement of your hips and feet to maintain balance.

This of course while always maintaining the age old tradition of "one hand for the ship, one hand for yourself".

The reach from the forward most part of the Marinaut cabin top hand rail and the bow rail is not far. I'm 5' 10" tall without a particularly long reach.

Here's a photo to illustrate:

Thanks for the observation.

I agree with your comments. On my boat I must let go of one hand hold to reach the other.

 

[Les Lampman]

I agree with your comments. On my boat I must let go of one hand hold to reach the other.

Splash! :shock:

 

[dave]

I agree with your comments. On my boat I must let go of one hand hold to reach the other.

Splash! :shock:

Not yet!!!!!!!!!!

 

[C-Nile]

Chimo Et. Al.,

We don't take offense at any criticism given by C-Brat's over our new Marinaut, we all learn more from constructive criticism. As Martin Buber stated, the world wants to be deceived. We don't think that's true for C-Brats, which makes this such a lively and informative group.

As to the aesthetics of the boat, we are absolutely delighted. We think the lines are beautiful. The boat and canvas look sleek in the water -- to us, the analogy is that she looks like a Maserati. But you absolutely must see this boat in person before passing judgement. Pictures do not do it justice. We have to be honest and say that when we look at many of the pictures, it does not seem like the same boat. Go figure. We think the pictures we took more accurately conveys how the Betty Ann appears in person, but it is still not quite there. Please check it out:

 

[C-Nile]

For those of you who are interested -- Marinaut 215 Hull A001, named "Betty Ann", was delivered to Connecticut by Les Lampman, and it now resides in its permanent location at Port Niantic in Connecticut. Please see new pictures posted in our photo album "C-Nile"

Thanks!

Rich

 

[Captains Cat]

Beautiful! Congratulations...

Drive safely on the way home Les!

Charlie