listing of Builders that use a jig

BrianB · 05-29-2008, 12:09 PM

Does anyone know of builders that use a jig to build a 43-52' custom sportfish including the house and flybridge?

I am considering replacing my house and flybridge on one of my boats since I dont like the shape. I wanted to price getting a new house and flybridge built. I have already talked to some architects that sell jigs, but also wanted to compare pricing on just having a new hourse/flybridge built by someone with a jig that does this as a normal course of business and shipped to my boat.

Thanks

BrianB

gottaflylee · 05-29-2008, 03:39 PM

Not sure if this is wat you are looking for but give Donnie a call, great custom builder...

205 Caison Dr. | Hampstead, NC 28443 | 910.270.6394

http://www.caisonyachts.com/

Fortunate One · 05-29-2008, 04:05 PM

For what it's worth, if you're not happy with it then I suggest you have it built from scratch.

I wouldn't think anyone elses house design would work as well as having an architect lay it out on paper so you end up with something that you're happy with.

Plus you can make mock up sections cheap enough so you can see the lines of the design.

captgator · 05-29-2008, 07:45 PM

I am in the same boat,redoing a 42" foot hull hated the shape of the upper structure,cut it out and had a crane lift it off and take it away on saturday,have been looking for a salvage-totaled boat I can cut the upper section off and glass it to my hull,want a modernd rounded look,but I will probably end up building it myself,plan io building a jig off the existing hull and build it indoors,

captgator · 05-29-2008, 07:50 PM

Brian what kind of boat are you thinking of changing this stuff on?

BrianB · 05-30-2008, 04:26 PM

Jim Smith, but with a very older look with angles, and I like curves. I want something more modern and rounded.

Fortunate one - Not so easy to do in the part of the world where the boat is. They definitely have the skill to accomplish the task, but not the experience that comes with a builder that does this stuff and has done it many times. I believe it will be much easier to cut out and lift off what is there and drop another down and glass in as discussed by the other guy. I want a foam cored house and flybridge, and the best way to get it is to build on a jig. A one time use jig that I would have CNC made is pretty pricey, and I would rather cut a deal with a existing builder (know skills and product) rather than rolling the dice on a house designed for my boat, but built by a group with lesser skills.

BrianB

BrianB · 05-30-2008, 04:38 PM

Lee - I have called them, but I will bet they are so busy building complete boats they will not have time for a small job like this, but I am willing ask.

Thanks

BrianB

05-29-2008, 12:09 PM	#1
BrianB I Need More Posts Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8 Credits: 1,264.8	listing of Builders that use a jig Does anyone know of builders that use a jig to build a 43-52' custom sportfish including the house and flybridge? I am considering replacing my house and flybridge on one of my boats since I dont like the shape. I wanted to price getting a new house and flybridge built. I have already talked to some architects that sell jigs, but also wanted to compare pricing on just having a new hourse/flybridge built by someone with a jig that does this as a normal course of business and shipped to my boat. Thanks BrianB

05-30-2008, 04:26 PM	#6
BrianB I Need More Posts Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8 Credits: 1,264.8	Jim Smith, but with a very older look with angles, and I like curves. I want something more modern and rounded. Fortunate one - Not so easy to do in the part of the world where the boat is. They definitely have the skill to accomplish the task, but not the experience that comes with a builder that does this stuff and has done it many times. I believe it will be much easier to cut out and lift off what is there and drop another down and glass in as discussed by the other guy. I want a foam cored house and flybridge, and the best way to get it is to build on a jig. A one time use jig that I would have CNC made is pretty pricey, and I would rather cut a deal with a existing builder (know skills and product) rather than rolling the dice on a house designed for my boat, but built by a group with lesser skills. BrianB Last edited by BrianB; 05-30-2008 at 04:32 PM.

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05-29-2008, 04:05 PM	#3
Fortunate One Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 265 Credits: 1,866.6	For what it's worth, if you're not happy with it then I suggest you have it built from scratch. I wouldn't think anyone elses house design would work as well as having an architect lay it out on paper so you end up with something that you're happy with. Plus you can make mock up sections cheap enough so you can see the lines of the design.

05-29-2008, 07:45 PM	#4
captgator Newbie on board Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12 Credits: 1,221.5	I am in the same boat,redoing a 42" foot hull hated the shape of the upper structure,cut it out and had a crane lift it off and take it away on saturday,have been looking for a salvage-totaled boat I can cut the upper section off and glass it to my hull,want a modernd rounded look,but I will probably end up building it myself,plan io building a jig off the existing hull and build it indoors,

05-29-2008, 07:50 PM	#5
captgator Newbie on board Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12 Credits: 1,221.5	Brian what kind of boat are you thinking of changing this stuff on?

05-30-2008, 04:38 PM	#7
BrianB I Need More Posts Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8 Credits: 1,264.8	Lee - I have called them, but I will bet they are so busy building complete boats they will not have time for a small job like this, but I am willing ask. Thanks BrianB