Downeast center consoles?

[ed morini]

While the looks of the downeast type craft certainly has eye appeal, you have to really investigate the type of graft of your interested. The term work craft is just that and many are designed for certain types of work. The Downeast typically Beals Isle, Royal Lowell, Holland, and Macintosh are a product of years of development for existing conditions. The typical "lobster boat" if that exists usually is defined by a fine entry a somewhat full bilge and a straight run aft. The two forward sections are an effort to compensate for the straight run aft that is needed for heavy loads of pots and deck space to store them. Unloaded the aft will pound even with eased bilges, in some case a steady sail is used to help with handling. Loaded, these boats are very safe and can take a beating, light, requires care and an able skipper.
You really need to research style you are considering.
On the retail market of days gone by the Mackensie "Cuttyhunk" and the Brownell (an Elridge design) later "Fortier" were craft well known for craft for fishing and eye catching details. And even here there are those that would argue both for and against these designs.
Good luck with your search!!!!
Ed

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by ed morini

On the retail market of days gone by the Mackensie "Cuttyhunk" and the Brownell (an Elridge design) later "Fortier" were craft well known for craft for fishing and eye catching details


Ed

The Cuttyhunk bass boat was the first thing I thought of when I read Jim's post.
Just the history of those is amazing but the work involved in the wood can be overbearing. A labor of love for sure.