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...as good a boat as a man could ever want. It's the ultimate dream of every man who fishes...
Just want to say that you all are doing a fantastic job building JB’s 46′ boat. I was wondering what kind of wood you are using.
Thanks
Carlos
Thank you Carlos! This has really been an interesting project, and we are pleased to share with everyone the key points of this new construction throughout its build. This hull is using okume on the sides, marine fir on the bottom and fir on the stringers and side bands.
Hello Jarrett Bay:
I finally indulged myself with a visit to your excellent Marine Industrial Park. I was curious about the building of the basic hull. I was allowed to walk through the building where several hulls are being laid up, and enjoyed it thoroughly. A first class act for a first class boat!
Thank you, Frankie Cee, Mossy Head, Florida
Glad to hear you got to stop by for a visit Frankie! Keep checking back to the 46′ construction gallery for more updates throughout this outstanding build!
Amazing! I know this build is probably being covered more than most but it is amazing to watch these beauties materialize from the framework up. Keep up the great work. One day I hope to be able to afford one of these fine pieces of craftsmanship.
Thanks Matt, keep an eye out for more info on this build – we have some video content that will be released soon!
We’ve recently published this awesome video of Jeff’s April visit to Jarrett Bay and should have an updated time lapse video done within the next week or so!
Dear Jarrett Bay, I can’t thank you enough for putting the construction pictures on your website. I’m a commercial fisherman in NJ and doubt I will ever own one of your boats but your construction pictures have given me a lot of good ideas which I have used to reinforce my deck and build deck boxes etc. not to mention how amazed I am to see your beautiful hulls come together, just a work of art. From all I have read your hulls seem to hold up to a beating and I wanted to see if I could find out what kind of resin, epoxy or polyester you use on thes hulls. Well, thanks again and please never stop putting the great construction pictures on the web, we love them out here…..
Thank you Captain Martin! We are really thrilled to have this full construction process available for you to view as well. We use West System and some Copoxy in all applications. Feel free to stop by the JB Marine Park anytime and we would be happy to give you a tour of the yard! Thanks again!
This is amazing. My son and his girl-friend came out from Washington State in late April for my other son’s wedding to RV’s daughter, and we were invited to come out to Jarrett Bay and watch as they flipped this boat over. I am looking forward to watching as this beauty comes to life.
Please tell me what you expect the cruising speed and top speed to be on JB’s 46? Also, do you think that you could build a 46 with pods that would cruise at 40mph loaded to fish?
Hi Edward, a JBYS staff person should have contacted you via email regarding your questions… Please let us know if you have not heard anything though…
If you like these construction photos, you’ll love this time lapse video of the first 5 months of construction!
hello jarrett bay
what type of glass, and what was the layup schedule on the outside of the hull thanks
kevin
Hi Kevin,
Here is a pretty thorough overview from Construction Foreman Gary Davis,
The hull bottom uses 2408 bi-directional, which is doubled at the keel and chine. The inside of the hull bottom is also 2408 bi-directional, doubled at the chines and stringers. The sides use 1708 inside and out, doubled at stem and stern corners. Pod tunnell layup is solid 1708 & built up to a total thickness of 1 inch.
Thanks for coming by and talking shop with us! Let us know if you have more questions…
hello Jerrett Bay,
i was wondering what kind of propulsion plants do you use in your boats, and have you ever installed MTU engines in your boats? reason i am asking, i am currently attending the school and was pretty impressed with some of the things i learned. anyways could you send me some information about some of the engines you put in your boats, and if you have used MTU engines, could you send me some info on them as far as how they worked out for you. thank you.
Thanks Mr. McCool,
As a custom builder, we build to spec for our clients. Over the years we have installed original power from all of the major manufacturers. One of the great things about custom construction is once the power configuration has been chosen, we can essentially tailor the design and materials to best compliment the package and horsepower, as we’re doing here for Jeff’s pod propulsion. If you check out the individual hull pages from our custom fleet section you’ll find info on each boat’s original power…
Please let us know if there’s anything else we can answer for you…
As an amateur wooden boat builder it is amazing to see how the professionals work. It’s inspiring to look at all these construction photos and makes me want to go out and work on my current project (and first venture into fiberglassing) a 14′ shallow-draft flats boat.
Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks so much Cam – appreciate it… best of luck on your project and let us know if you have any questions!
I just saw your pictures of Jeff Burtons boat construction and all I can say is “wow”. You guys are doing a phenominal job in construction and craftmanship.
Do you know of any schools that offers a boat contruction program to learn the techniques of fine
craftsmanship like you guys do?
Thanks
Thank you so much Carlos – we appreciate it the kind words. There are several trade schools in our area and along the East Coast we are aware of, where are you from?
This design is so amazing, I love the flow of the lines. A real eye catcher. Do you have an est cruising and top end speed. Just curious. I see boats the same size but are using larger engines and there Top end is 41 mph
Thank you David! The estimated cruise is 30 knots, top speed est. 34 knots
Are you going to post pictures of the sectional we built.
We will post all we have once the boat is professionally photographed after the Miami show, Rodney – thanks!
We hope it meet everyones expectations.
It sure does Rodney; the furnishings truly enhance the rich interior on this build.
I will be sure to send a few photos your way!
I was at your shop back in the 90′s when my dad worked at the one in Moorehead City and had a blast going through looking at all the areas. I have always been so impressed with the construction of these. Then today at work I found this website and know I will have plenty to drool over for the next few days…..
Hello,
I just read the different reviews and pictures regarding your 46 Jarrett Bay, it looks absolutely fantastic.
Thank you Michael, please let us know if you have any specific questions!