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Title: H-43
Post by: Adam on March 13, 2009, 05:34:23 PM

Nice hull.... I wonder if we have to start keeping track of these on the registry - what hull numbering do they use today  ;)

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boatFullDetails.jsp?boat_id=2027071&ybw=&units=Feet&currency=USD&access=Public&listing_id=1852&url=

Title: Re: H-43
Post by: Steve on March 13, 2009, 10:26:13 PM

This was designed by Halsey and Adam Langerman.  I'm not sure, but I don't think any have actually been built yet.

Title: Re: H-43
Post by: Adam Langerman on March 22, 2009, 02:13:55 PM

First hull came out of the mold last week!

Title: Re: H-43
Post by: Steve on March 22, 2009, 04:07:48 PM

Congratulations Adam !

Title: Re: H-43
Post by: Adam on March 22, 2009, 10:54:42 PM

Yes congrates - If you can say, who is the builder?

Title: Re: H-43
Post by: Adam Langerman on March 24, 2009, 04:26:58 PM

The hulls and decks are being built in Shanghai and will be shipped to Maine for finishing. 

Title: Re: H-43
Post by: Adam on March 25, 2009, 02:54:30 AM

Thanks Adam - very interesting. I have a team in Shanghai and I know the "cost" of "starting up" in China can be quite daunting. Lots of shall we say politics. I always thought it could be a risky proposition to manufacture this way - Reminds me of the Concordia and others - where ship building overseas and shipping home was cheaper then building at home - to a point. Dollar moves and political changes quickly can make it unprofitable. I know Crosby is now selling a very high end traditional cold molded wood power cruiser made in Turkey I believe - and years ago in my fishing days I had a Roth Built novi hull - they were built in Poland of all places...Curious - is this a "one off" custom hull or do you plan a small run?

Title: Re: H-43
Post by: Adam Langerman on March 25, 2009, 04:11:46 PM

Yes, dealing with China takes some getting used to.  We are lucky to have a world renowned project manager, Ian Conner, at the yard full-time representing us and our clients, East Gate Yachts.  Ian has a long history in that area as well as building boats all over the world.  The 43 will be a production boat with the option for customization.   

Title: Re: H-43
Post by: Adam on March 25, 2009, 09:55:32 PM

Very nice - definately the best of luck....