sportfisher in the 50-60 foot range??

[Capt. Mark]

For overall ride, fuel economy, fishability and looks you would do well with a carolina boat. We are just about finished building our 60 Ritchie Howell and are very pleased with the build ...some recent shots

[Water Damage]

carolina built boat any day for ride and economy reasons - course, I might be a bit prejudice!!

[Capt Josh]

John sounds like you're in the same situation i just went through. Take a look through these recent posts and they will shed some light on a few areas you need to consider carefully...good luck with your search and shoot me an email or a PM if you want some suggestions, we just spent a lot of $$$ and time ascertaining the market and there are a few real good gems out there that i uncovered. Good luck!!!

http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...7-a-33387.html

and

http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...ons-32316.html

[Capt Josh]

Damn Mark...that Howell is SMOKING!!!

No doubt about it Ritchie is one of the hottest builders on the market today!!! Congrats boys...super stoked for you guys!

[Capt. Mark]

Thanks Josh . your ride is looking pretty awesome as well .. seems pretty funny when I think back to you and I fishing together on that GW 7 or 8 years ago ... when are you back in NC ?

Mark

[fishskipper]

Capt. Mark,
That rig is AWESOME !! When I met you the other day,my mouth fell open as I looked around. Hope the drool didn't get on anything. I think most people on here know my feelings about Ritchie's boats.... When do you think you'll get to splash her?

[Capt. Mark]

Hey Ron .. good seeing you last week. Boat should splash in the next few weeks .. I am back down there on Sunday doing some things on our Viking and overseeing the new boat. Personally, seeing it all come together over the last month or two is really exciting. Ritchies boats speak for themselves, but working with Ritchie has been nothing short of awesome. When you call with a question or idea, you dont get a secretary or shop foreman, you get the guy whose name is on the boat. Its all very personal and we like that ... I'll keep you posted as we get closer to splash date ...


Mark

[RCARNEY]

Check out Jim Weavers personal boat. (http://www.weaverboatworks.com/) Sharp, economical and basically brand new.

[Capt Josh]

Dear sweet baby Jesus...that Weaver is one hellofa piece of artwork. GOD WE NEED MORE OF THESE GIRLS ON THE WEST COAST!!!

"Nothing Fancy" TALK ABOUT A MISNOMER!!!!

[Capt Josh]

Originally Posted by Capt. Mark

Thanks Josh . your ride is looking pretty awesome as well .. seems pretty funny when I think back to you and I fishing together on that GW 7 or 8 years ago ... when are you back in NC ?

Mark

I hear ya bro...still waiting for the new boat to turn into a pumpkin at midnight!!!!

(Chances are that won't happen though!!!)

Yes i remember you catching that nice 150# tuna and us passing it off to the 72 Donzi CHIRON so they could keep it fresh in the ice cooler for us, not much room on the old 22' Grady in those days!!! Thankfully, we won't need a support boat out there anymore!!!

Blessed be the patron saints of Custom Carolina Boat Building!!!

I'm flying back to Florida to watch the tower get bolted on in a week and a half...STOKED!!!