As part of the ongoing partnership between South Boats and GRP Laminates, the proven keelboat design is being made available as a ‘part build’. The idea came from conversations GRP technical director Bob Bennett had with a number of fishermen and charter fleet owners:

“Many customers have the capacity and skills to do much of the finishing and kitting of their boats themselves. As well as cutting costs, this means they can configure the deck, fittings etc. to meet their own needs.”

The GRP keel catamaran is highly regarded for its stability and good working deck space. This is a new, cost-effective and flexible way for independent, family-owned firms to afford and customise these excellent workboats. Customers can choose to fit the entire deck and pre-moulded superstructure, or simply to kit out ta boat delivered with hull, deck and superstructure already bonded.

Customers can select hull colour, seats and other optional extras, and GRP Laminates is developing a specification tool listing all available components, prices and options. While the first wave of take-up has been in the charter fishing market (with at least one customer planning to sell-on the boat once it is completed) there has also been keen interest from commercial and leisure dive operators.

Call Bob Bennett on 01983 200 988 for more information.