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04-06-2005, 11:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Bristol, CT (the wrong Bristol to live in)
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Romarine boats
Got my issue of On The water not long ago, and there was an ad from a RI-based company called "Romarine" boats. The boats looked decent (from what you can see in a tiny photo), and the prices were very reasonable.
Anyone have any first hand knowledge?
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04-06-2005, 01:07 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Should probably ask in the boating section but it is commonly used by Quohoggers in the Bay... Probably a third of the bay boats a Romarines...
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
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Apocalypse is Coming:
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04-06-2005, 01:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
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he started by making Quahogs Skiffs / I don,t know if they still do /but there is still a bunch on the water //////
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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04-06-2005, 01:18 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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We use a heavily modified 25ft RoMarine for our research vessel (URI Geosciences "r/v Gilbert"
Great boat, lots of deck space, solidly built hull...
- A bit wet, we have a small cuddy on ours and the windsheild is wet alot..
- A bit hard in the chop, she isnt graceful, but I have no doubts about her ability, just not a 'cushy' boat...
- Heavy, on our 25' we run a 200hp optimax and cruise at ~25kts dont under power them if you want speed
Bryan
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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04-06-2005, 02:11 PM
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Needlefish Nazi
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,754
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Had a 21 footer and loved it.
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Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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04-06-2005, 08:26 PM
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Fishy man, real fishy....
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: above the mean high tide line....
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I have a 1983 20' Romarine currently powered by a 175 Yamaha, and it flies!!! The boat is a solidly built commercial strength hull that is very fishable. I purchased a new console from them last year, it was like their 2nd week or so back in business. They stopped production for a while, but the original builders son is now reviving a few different molds. For the money, a great boat. I do agree that they are wet boats, as the bows are not agressive, and the freeboard is pretty low, but they make up for that with heavy duty strakes and transoms, and you can put pretty big engines on em comfortably. I would recommend them to anyone who likes function over form, as they are not big on beads and baubles with pretty limited gel work etc.
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01-05-2006, 02:42 PM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
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Squiddler how much did they get for the console??b I maybe looking for a new one.
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Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
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01-08-2006, 08:07 PM
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Fishy man, real fishy....
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: above the mean high tide line....
Posts: 96
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650 bucks. The lead time wasnt too bad either, as he had it within the timeframe promised. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, Todd makes 2 really nice consoles, and they are around 200-350 bucks. I wish I had done a little more research before purchase, as I could have saved some bucks.\
Todd units can be purchased through West Marine, Boaters World, Cabela's, or directly through the company. There is a 19 Romarine in Potter Pond in SC that has the Todd console, looks good on the vessel.
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