LOBSTER 7.5

Pleisure boats inspired to the North American East-Coast lobster fishing boats are becoming increasingly common.

It's easy to see why:  

their hulls are fast and seaworthy at the same time;

their classic lines convey the image of a craft made for the sheer pleasure of boating, as opposed to the tendency - often seen in production fiberglass boats -  to cram the impossible in a given hull length.

This preliminary design is a small cruiser for family outings and fishing trips.

It has a deep "V" hull for good seakeeping. 

For simplicity and economy of installation, the engine is a single inboard diesel, 150-170 Hp, with integrated "Z"-drive transmission.  Volvo or Yanmar provide these units as a complete package.

Target cruising speed is around 20 Knots. 

There is a large, low-level cockpit with access to the transom for fishing.  

Overnight accommodation is provided for up to four adults, by converting the saloon settee and extending the forward "V" berth.

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