2017 new steplift

[inaforty]

Marty Niemiec has a Surfhunter that he runs back in forth to Cuttyhunk Island.
I have seen that boat make the trip to New Bedford from Cuttyhunk on days that we didn't want to move our 35 Bertram while on a mooring at Cuttyhunk. Of course we were on vacation with a full cooler and plenty to eat......so why leave!

Either way a testament to Ray Hunt design!

Who's who.......sorry left out some details of who is Niemiec Marine

http://niemiecmarine.com/excellent-r...ertram-moppie/

[steplift20]

Dam billtex

that's a steplift hull for sure

[draglink]

I always loved the NorthRip 21 because its so close to my V20 CC

https://pix.sfly.com/MOz_P0

[BillTex]

Originally Posted by draglink

I always loved the NorthRip 21 because its so close to my V20 CC

https://pix.sfly.com/MOz_P0

The NR 21 is literally built the next door down from my office. It's a nice looking hull...very deep for a 21.
I have noticed a few coming back in to their shop and I don't know why. Not sure how many have been built to date-not many I don't think-and I am worried they may be coming back to the mother ship due to delam.
While the hull looks nice, the topside workmanship-IMO-seems to be a bit lacking.
Again, just my opinion, and I have seen very few out and about...so I am not quite sure what is up with this design. But I have been keeping an eye out for them. Could be some growing pains...

[draglink]

Originally Posted by BillTex

The NR 21 is literally built the next door down from my office. It's a nice looking hull...very deep for a 21.
I have noticed a few coming back in to their shop and I don't know why. Not sure how many have been built to date-not many I don't think-and I am worried they may be coming back to the mother ship due to delam.
While the hull looks nice, the topside workmanship-IMO-seems to be a bit lacking.
Again, just my opinion, and I have seen very few out and about...so I am not quite sure what is up with this design. But I have been keeping an eye out for them. Could be some growing pains...

That's bad news for them, sorry to hear, and they are not cheap! Great to get some feedback from someone in the know. I have only admired from a computer monitor, never seen one in person.

[BillTex]

Originally Posted by draglink

That's bad news for them, sorry to hear, and they are not cheap! Great to get some feedback from someone in the know. I have only admired from a computer monitor, never seen one in person.

Update...just heard this week they have filed for bankruptcy...too bad.
Beautiful looking hull.

But, this is not unusual....several boat builders in this area have been reincarnated many times!

Stay tuned...