Ewan Cadger
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Keep me on your list please.We are working on launching a new line of boats using the original Hourston Glascraft molds. It will be a 2021 launch. Let me know if anyone is interested.
Keep me on your list please.We are working on launching a new line of boats using the original Hourston Glascraft molds. It will be a 2021 launch. Let me know if anyone is interested.
Was thinking about this the other day. Did anyone ever hear what happened, or where the molds are now?Anyone know what happened here? I sent a message through their site last year and didn't recieve a response. Just followed up. Wondering if supply chain or some other issues got the better of heritage before they laid their first hull up...
I was chatting with one of the owners of NMI was it them or Ranger tug cutwater that was going to build them? They all looked a little frazzled to build one off boats for someone elseWas thinking about this the other day. Did anyone ever hear what happened, or where the molds are now?
The website appears to be dead now. Anybody know what's up with their plans?Link to website
Heritage Boats | An Iconic West Coast Legend Returns
Whether your pleasure is fishing, crabbing or just cruising you will love the space, performance & handling built into all Heritage Boats.heritageboat.ca
I hope it works out . Will there be a boat or two at the Vancovuer Boat Show?
Call Stuart @ stuarts yachts. Use the googlesHas anyone heard an update about the status of the hull moulds or who bought the rights to the name?
Hi. Sorry we went dark there. Covid and supply chain issues had made startup impossible. Things are starting to move now. Have been working on other projects. Time to restart the Heritage boats. Working to bring production back to BC. Short term I’ll try to stay up to date here and answer any questions. I would love to hear more about what options and features people would want. All boats will be under $250k.The website appears to be dead now. Anybody know what's up with their plans?
lol. this ^250k$?? for a Hourston?
I geuss we will have to see what the product looks like. If its the same boat that Hurston made with painted plywood interiors dating back to the 60’s then yah sounds pricey but I'm sure they will be modernized and improved on. A 23’ glass boat with todays bells and whistles easily pushes the 250’s. What does a new 24’ Grady cost or a 24’ Sea Sport ?250k$?? for a Hourston?
When my 23 Hourston was rebuilt in 2006, we priced an equivalent new one at $160K. That didn't include trailer, downriggers, electronic charting, etc. So think $180K or so. What would that be in 2023 after 17 years of inflation? Maybe $240K?There’s another thread on here bemoaning the loss of another local fiberglass builder. Personally, I’m disappointed to see all the local ‘glass builders disappearing. I say even the prospect of someone nearby giving it a go with the bones of a proven hull is intriguing. I will be watching with interest.
By the way, my rebuild was done the way any new Heritage boats should be -- foam stringers heavily glassed in, all holes thru the plywood transom drilled oversize and filled with epoxy before the final hole was drilled. There should be no rot issues in my lifetimeWhen my 23 Hourston was rebuilt in 2006, we priced an equivalent new one at $160K. That didn't include trailer, downriggers, electronic charting, etc. So think $180K or so. What would that be in 2023 after 17 years of inflation? Maybe $240K?