Some other, non-Parker boats at the 2008 Annapolis Boat Show

[Megabyte]

My neighbor and I voted this the ugliest boat at the show.
I'm sorry, but this thing is hideous...

MUCH better.

One of my all time favorites, a Robbins 40 built by Mathews Brothers in Denton Maryland

This boat is an Eastport 32 and it is built right here in Annapolis. It is a twin diesel boat with some great features...

Check out the "tailgate".

I really liked the way the rear station was angled into the side of the boat to keep foot room at a maximum.
That would be a cool thing to do on a Parker. :wink:

Nice uncluttered helm. Notice that the engine controls are electronic.

If you want to talk excess. simply look up Midnight Express.

Check out the "babe benches" on this power cat.

This was one of the smaller trawlers in attendance.

Bill Judge was showing his 36 at the show

Evans Boats (Crisfield MD) had a 36 at the show that impressed me in more ways than one.
First of all, it was more of a fishing boat than a cocktail cruiser - though you could absolutely have her finished in a yacht finish.
Take a look and see what I mean...

What is this!? A Chesapeake Bay deadrise with OUTBOARDS rather than a single diesel!?
Yep...!

Look at that deck space!

No carpet, no vinyl, just paint and gelcoat. :wink:

Other boats in the Evans lineup

Jarret Bay

How about a big Hatteras?

What an engine room!

 

[TimC2520]

:shock: Wow
Thanks for all the pics!

 

[PaulH / Emily S]

Nice stuff with the one exception (the ugly one). Here on Long island we have a name for them, "bleach bottles". When viewd from the side thats about all they look like. That one just added a little color. ....

The boat with the fold down transom is neat, I haven't seen that before and it makes a lot of sense for cruising, hitting the beach, etc...

 

[Megabyte]

The boat with the fold down transom is neat, I haven't seen that before and it makes a lot of sense for cruising, hitting the beach, etc...

The Eastport 32... Yes, a very cool option. Makes you wonder why it hasn't been done before.
http://www.brooksboatworks.com/32eastportgallery.htm

 

[B-Faithful]

To me the Maryland boat builders stole the show. My favorites were the Matthews and the Eastport too! While the Eastports are built in NC the company is out of the Eastport section of Annapolis. To me the Eastport was my favorite. I just wished it was offered with a single. Then again if you can afford it, economy and maintenance arent an issue anyhow.

I will also say that while I love and am partial to the Judges. The one they brought to the show didnt stand out as it was a used boat that looked ---- well used. I was told that Bill's personal boat (which he usually takes to the show) isnt finished yet and his old boat has sold. Too bad. He should have taken my boat.

I love the first boat.. Looks like a big floating chlorox bottle :lol:

 

[Uncle Matt]

I also like the looks of the Jarret Bay. But that fold down transom takes the prize. Tuna door then some.

 

[Megabyte]

that fold down transom takes the prize. Tuna door then some.

Isn't that the truth!
No debate on whether it's 'big enough' or not!

BTW - I asked what powered the lift gate, and was told a pair of Lenco trim tab motors. :shock:

 

[hotrod]

WOw!. Great Pics

 

[Interloper]

Thanks for the photos! I used to go to the boat show every year but I had to stay home this year to help my wife with our new crew member.

Regarding the first photo of the floating Clorox bottle, I saw something like that pulling out of a nearby marina a few weeks ago. It seemed to be a real challenge to handle in a crosswind.

Regarding Robbins, Judge, and Evans, I am happy to see some of the traditional Chesapeake deadrise workboat builders make the transition to the pleasure boat business. The way the oyster and crab fisheries are going, pleasure boats are probably their best option for staying in business.