42' Semi-Custom Flybridge

Ray Hunt Design and Lyman-Morse of Thomaston, Maine, collaborated to produce this traditional-looking flybridge sedan for use as a tender to an island house, and for light cruising. Waterjet propulsion was chosen for the twin attributes of shoal draft and freedom from entanglement on a coast thickly populated by lobster pot buoys. Early on in the design process it was decided to build the hull from an existing mould which the builders have previously used to build boats from 38 to 44 feet. This saves time and money, and places surprisingly few constraints on the final design. The deckhouse, house roof and flybridge, were designed for the project, and new moulds were made with a computer-controlled 5-axis router.

The interior arrangement is simple and generous, and will work well for short cruises for two to four people. The large stern platform protects the jets, houses the dinghy with no need for a crane, and provides a convenient place for dockside and water access.

Despite the traditional appearance, her performance is thoroughly modern, with an expected top speed of 35 knots, and a cruise of 30. Being relatively light for her size, she should run fairly flat throughout her speed range.

This design will be available in four configurations - Flybridge, Cruiser, Extended Hardtop Cruiser, and Open - and with jet or traditional drives.