calyber boatworks?

[blackwell50]

The Outerbanks Boatworks hulls are very well built (like most other hand built NC hulls). Most of what you'll see from them will have outboards hangning on the back and Billy will do everything in his power to talk you into outboards. BUT he will install an inboard if you desire. He just finished up a 29 or 30 with a single diesel that went somewhere like Burmuda.

If I were having a small custom built, I'd get Billy Dupree at OBX to build it. Yes, he lives under 3 minutes from my house but I don't base my decision on that. By living where I do I get to see alot of boat building from different builders. Some are better than others and I wouldn't hessitate to sign a contract with Outerbanks Boatworks.

Just my opinion.

Jay

I have done a little research today and I think I will stick to my guns and get my single diesel inboard.The calyber appealed to me becoase it is aleady done.But it would have been an impulse buy.They usually come back to bite you in the azz.

[Bay Fishin]

Blackwell- what about the single inboard your owner just had built?

[flatbottom]

I have done a little research today and I think I will stick to my guns and get my single diesel inboard.The calyber appealed to me because it is already done.But it would have been an impulse buy.They usually come back to bite you in the azz.

The extra weight and low Center of gravity. Plus fuel economy........good choice BW50

[blackwell50]

Blackwell- what about the single inboard your owner just had built?

That goes to costa rica.I want a new boat for here.I have a 23 mako inboard now.I want to go a little bigger.

[blackwell50]

The extra weight and low Center of gravity. Plus fuel economy........good choice BW50

Engines belong in a boat not hanging on it.

[Bay Fishin]

Blackwell keep us updated on what boat you finally decide on. So I can keep drooling!! Did you get in touch with Bandy?

[mhinkle]

I have done a little research today and I think I will stick to my guns and get my single diesel inboard.The calyber appealed to me becoase it is aleady done.But it would have been an impulse buy.They usually come back to bite you in the azz.

I'm relatively new to the forum. By the way, I'm not anti-calyber at all, I just wonder about functionality compared to a normal CC. Excuse me too if yall have already discussed this, but what about one of the used Scarborough CC's listed on yachtworld? Just too old and beaten? I think there's 3-5 Scarborough CC's on there now. Obviously, they're all inboards under the console. I'm guessing this would probably make repowering only a little bit harder than replacing an outboard on a bracket. They need a little work, but the price is right (especially in comparison to the calybers). I think bringing a classic scarborough back to bristol and repowering with a little cummins would be worth the effort, and a hell of a lot cooler than the calyber with outboards. What about a bonadeo, Bradley, gillikin, heritage, shearline, etc... ( i know i'm leaving some out). By the way, doesn't Ocean Master offer thier 31' in a twin inboard diesel version? From what I've heard Mr. Hauptner will build you an Ocean Master as bare or detailed as you want it.

Personally, aside from the aesthetics, I've never understood the appeal of these super-custom center consoles. I guess its a geographical thing (i'm in south florida). Most two boat owners I know beat the hell out of thier center console sword fishing and don't think twice about it. Its not custom, its very replaceable, and its a hell of a lot easier to clean than the teak monster they own; hence why they bought the center console to begin with. I always thought thats why center consoles were mostly outboards; so that you can abuse them and repower them. I realize I'm making these boats sound disposable, but hopefully you see what I mean. The center console is the truck of the boat world; very utilitarian. The Calyber is the Lincoln truck based on the F150. It looks nice, but wouldn't you be afraid to bring it to a jobsite and get it dirty?

Besides, I'd be a little too self-conscious of getting a boat like that messy. With the money you'd spend on a Calyber, I'd much rather buy a used L&H 33, or the 28' Southport Tournament Edition.

just a thought from a new guy.

[fishskipper]

Calyber also offers inboards if thats what you want. They will have a 35 express at the Miami show with the new twin volvo penta IPS. I don't know a thing about the Harker boats mentioned, but I can assure you that Calyber has a great reputation. Check them out at www.calyberboatworks.com
Capt. Ron

[flatbottom]

can someone explain the warped Hull design. And at what point does weight, 11 degree dead-rise and length/width all work in unison? Many like the design and looks. Me included. Many also have been on more boats than I will ever ride on. What will make all this work and who builds it? What are working numbers?

[fishskipper]

I'm by no means a boat builder, but I think they mean, as you go from 60 degrees at the bow and flatten out at the stern, you have a warped like effect to take on that transition. Years ago the boat builders had square lines and with the addition of the flare they realized you can bend the wood to hold the spray down. Same thing with the hull you can bend the wood which takes on a warped look. If you look at the older boats you notice how straight all the lines are. Most all new builders have more flare even the oceans ,vikings and etc. Carolina boats are known for taking rough seas, cause unfortunately we get a lot of it. Jim murphy at Calyber can explain it far better than I can and he's a super nice, intelligent man. I can't say enough about these rigs. They are a smaller model custom carolina boat. In my mind there are none better!