Custom Carolina builder info- Mike Lohr

[JRJBfishing]

Is anyone familiar with custom Carolina boats built by Mike Lohr?

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[Foul Hooked]

I met with him a few years ago when I was contemplating a custom build of a new 40+ foot express. He was in Maryland working out of a marina in Anne Arundel county. I'll try to find his contact info and bmail it to you. Looks like he builds a damn fine boat. There was also a guy over the the TF board that used Mike to consult and set up the jig on his build.

[thomas70]

I've been on a couple boats Mike built. They are very nice and Mike put alot of thought in them. He himself is one of the nicest guys you'll meet. He's been working in Annapollis for a builder. I can findout who if you would like.

[johnseafood]

I run the buzz kill out of avalon new jersey which was a 45ft built by him. The boat is an amazing running boat may it be head side to or following. The owner had it pushed out alittle more then mike wanted it to be so we lost some speed but we cruise all day at 29-30 kts. If you would like to know anything else p.m me and i'd gladly tell you

[bubbie crown]

That's for sure mike is a heck of a nice guy, and has a lot of talent. He spent some time with Buddy Davis. He also had a hand in Paul Spencer's first boat along with Ritchie Howell, Duke Spencer ( Paul's brother), and Billy Holton all of whom take credit for the boat. Mike did draw the boat I'm pretty sure as I have seen some of drawings and don't think he would lie about having done so. I also think he had a hand in the strart up of Scully Boats early on. I don't understand why a guy with his ability is not more well known. I have to believe it has something to do with moving out of Wancheese. Global economy? Not in the boatbuilding world.

[JUGGERNAUT II]

We had Mike set a jig up for us back in 2002 for 36' LOA with a 13'6" beam. He helped us plank it and then moved to Mayo, MD and we finished the boat ourselves. Took us about 4 years start to finish. I love the boat . Like others said, it has a real nice ride to her and handles easy. We powered her with 3126 Cat's. She cruises at 26 kts and tops out at 30 kts. On cruise she burns 26 gallons an hour. We fish out of Little Creek Inlet in Norfolk, Va. and we generally burn between 170-190 gall. on 180-200 mile day. I think Mike can still be reached at:

Lohr Custom Sportfishing Boats
P.O. BOX 497
Mayo, Maryland 21106
(757)676-6738
(410)647-2581

I'll try to post a couple of pics of the "JUGGERNAUT".......

[Carson Mac]

Is such a pretty boat. Must be satisfying fishing on a boat you built. Mike Lohr needs to be a household name

[JRJBfishing]

Awesome lookin' boat! What I'm looking for...

Thanks to all for the replies