What is a Downeast Boat?

Downeast boats originated in Maine and therefore, the lobster industry impacted the design greatly. These vessels have been used for lobster fishing for many years, but this remarkably capable boat design has found its way into the luxury yacht sect. The vessel is still sometimes referred to as a lobster yacht.

Orientation of the helm station reflects the same style of popular pilothouse boats, but maintain the wide stance of the old style lobster boats. Fishermen love the downeast boat for its clear deck space and myriad of storage options for gear as well as fish and bait.

Comfortable Ride

A smooth ride always adds to the luxury feel of any vessel and with downeast boats, that is exactly what owners can expect. The wide stance of the boat along with the semi-displacement hull and narrow entry into the water, the boats offer stability even in the roughest of sea conditions. To do this, the boat maintains long keels and an oversized rudder system to allow for optimal performance every time.

Speed Capabilities

Any fishing vessel must have ample speed to take on the seas and the Downeast boats are designed with the highest level of speed capabilities for comparable size boats. The power comes from the high capacity inboard engines. Usually these are CATs, with an average top speed of a Downeast boat is 30 knots.

Those who are more concerned about fuel usage as opposed to speed may find this vessel a bit more efficient than other yachts on the market. While cruising along at a speed of 8 t0 12 knots, boaters can expect an average fuel economy of 3 to 5 gallons per hour.

Accommodations

Sizes for downeast boats range from an average of 35’ with some as large as 58 ‘. The accommodations for the boat ranges from just a two full size beds, but some designs allow for three full staterooms and three head compartments on the lower level of the vessel. Up on deck, the size of the bridge deck gives room for many different configurations such as indoor dining space and a capable galley that can be positioned on the main deck or below in the lower deck.

Common Downeast Boat Brands

Downeast boats provide significant advantages to serious boaters such as a stable platform for fishing and leisure boating. Features of the style are a cross between the fishability of boat varieties such as sport fishing boats and the high-end luxury of compact yacht designs.

• Atlantic Boat Company
• AJ Enterprises
• Atlas Boat Works
• Calvin Beal
• Campbell’s Custom Yachts
• CH Marine
• Flowers Boatworks
• Foggs Boatsworks
• General Marine, Inc.
• Hunt Yachts
• Johanson Boatworks
• JW Boat Co.
• Legacy
• Marlow Pilot
• Nantucket Boatworks

A downeast boat can cost $100,000+. The pre-owned boat market offers top value for these vessels without giving up on necessary amenities. Vessel Vendor provides crafts that are merely a few seasons old in most cases, maintaining several of the updated features modern boaters crave. Make us your first stop every time.

Looking for Downeast Boats for Sale?

Florida is a boat enthusiast’s paradise and no matter the style of boat you are looking for. The abundance of available crafts from various locations give potential buyers a number of vendors to choose from. To get the best value from the market, buying pre-owned is the best option. Vessel Vendor can help potential owners acquire the boat of his or her dreams.

Vessel Vendor maintains a high rate of inventory for all boating styles because we provide our listers with an easy platform for listing their boats along with the cheapest seller fees of any other comparable site. Additionally, we work with dealerships and other vendors, expanding our selection of vessels even further.

Apart from being the top-rated boat site in Florida, Vessel Vendor goes a bit further to provide users with educational tools to assist them in making the right choice for their needs. Our industry education tools include comparisons for different styles of boats, specific boat type reviews, maintenance tips and so much more.

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