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1. DWBrinkman🇺🇸Bronze

   Rear Admiral·1 year ago

   Ronald,
   Thanks for the links!
   These are very interesting reads.
   I now know much more about these iconic boats.
   Dave B

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2. Ronald🇨🇦

   Fleet Admiral·1 year ago

   Check out http://powerandmotoryacht.com/boats/down-east-boat-design/
   
   Bunker and Ellis 42
   
   https://www.proptalk.com/classic-boat-bunker-and-ellis-cruisers
   
   https://ellisboatcharters.com/charter-a-bunker-and-ellis-42-jericho/
   
   https://www.unitedyacht.com/used-yachts-for-sale/1958-Bunker-and-Ellis-42-42-Aleria--9587674

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3. GregHiltz🇨🇦Gold

   Warrant Officer·1 year ago

   And to answer questions re the association to actusl lobsterboats, the real ones are built on designs of the original Maine/Boothbay Lobsterboats, sometimes with s little more streamlining of the forward sheer.
   I often take my 34.5"X12 Classic Cape Islander hulls and modify or shave down the NS style raised bow, to imitate the New England style boats.
   Here are two different boats from the same hull, modified as mentioned.

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4. GregHiltz🇨🇦Gold

   Warrant Officer·1 year ago

   Very nice, these always make very nice running models

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5. DWBrinkman🇺🇸Bronze

   Rear Admiral·1 year ago

   Roy,
   That is the name given it by Midwest Products.
   I honestly didn't know why, so I did a little research. I found several similar answers (sorry, I have developed a deep mistrust of AI)
   Here is what I learned!
   
   "Lobster Yacht" Designation:
   The term "lobster yacht" suggests that the boat is a luxury vessel, but it's built on the foundation of a traditional lobster boat hull.
   
   Another answer:
   The term "lobster yacht" for boats built on the hull of a traditional lobster boat, like those from Cranberry Isle, refers to their custom-built nature, utilizing the versatile lobster boat hull for luxury and recreational purposes.
   
   Whatcha can't learn hanging around this site! 😁
   
   Dave B

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6. roycv🇬🇧Bronze

   Fleet Admiral·1 year ago

   Hi looks like a nice model. What is the connection to lobster?
   Roy

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7. jumpugly🇺🇸Gold

   Fleet Admiral·1 year ago

   Always been a dream to build one of these bad boys and a high water mark for Midwest imho. A tough one to find these days and we can they go for $250+. Great find DW!!!!

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