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Yea, but What have you Done For Me 

Lately?

More Plainly Put --- WHAT'S NEW?

 

 

September 2008

 

New Ecotour Boat for Florida Aquarium

- Tampa Florida -

 

Our friends at Corinthian Catamarans, Inc. in Tarpon Springs, Florida began construction of a 72-foot motor catamaran for Florida Aquarium in Tampa Florida. The vessel will replace their current boat taking 149 guests on the aquarium’s popular Wild Dolphin Ecotour. The boat is expected to begin operation in the spring of '09.  Visit: www.flaquarium.org

 

This is the 11th 72-footer that Corinthian has produced and the largest in their line of excursion vessels. Charles Neville Associates has designed Corinthian's boats since the company began in the 80's. This time we developed 3d renderings to help the Florida Aquarium visualize their new boat as well as help with fund raising. Of course CNa will be doing the other design and certification work as well.

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July 2008

Now Stock Plans Available

- for a limited time -

 

With over 30-years of history developing boats for discrim-inating clients we have a lot of designs on our shelves and in our computers.  For the first time we are offering a select group of these wonderful yachts as stock plans.  The boats available are on our Stock Plan page, which you can reach by clicking on the tab at your left.  Designs are available ranging from 30-foot to almost 100-foot. Each of these can be built as designed, or we can use them as the starting point and add your own special  refinements. 

 

All of the designs are offered  at special introductory pricing.   If you don't see the stock plan you are looking for, contact us. We may be able to make it available.  Whether you are a current or would be yachtsman,  or a professional boat builder let our experience work to your advantage.  Visit the Neville Stock Plan page.  

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January 2008

Our Seminar at Trawler Fest.

Stuart, Florida

 

The Stuart Florida Trawler Fest presented an interesting oppor-tunity.  I have been on panels at Trawler Fest and Trawler Port before but this one was particularly special.  I got to join Steve Seaton and Eric Sponberg discussing the many tradeoffs that inevitably rear their head as design choices need to be made.  Moderating the panel was Steve D'Antonio, familiar to any avid reader of PassageMaker magazine. 

 

As many of you know, Steve and I were partners for  10-years and I first met Eric during that time period, probably 25+ years ago. Steve D' got the festivities underway with well placed questions to each of us.  With that the crowd kicked in and most of the discussion hinged on great questions from the attendees.

 

It was great fun.  We didn't always agree, but even if all of our styles differ a bit around the edges, I think the boaters in attendance got a good opportunity to hear the various side of a number of issues.  All things being equal, there was more agreement than contention.

 

Many of the questions we heard are the things I talk with callers about with great frequency.  If you couldn't get to Trawler Fest give me (or one of the other guys) a call.  

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January 2008

Trawler Fest.

Stuart, Florida

 

In addition to the fun we had at the seminar, I also got to talk with many of you one-on-one from the Neville Trawler booth.  We were located right at the gateway pier leading to the boats on display. A number of you I met in years past. Many were fresh faces. The crowd was also peppered with few former clients and even a couple of potential new customers. 

 

That is what is great about these functions. It's not just the chance to meet and greet.  It's a chance to just talk boating. Then, of course, there was leaving the tents behind.  Some of the most memorable conversations were at the evening events just talking with folks and swapping stories.

 

Join us at the next one, or call....  We can "do lunch".

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December 2007

SNAME Ad Hoc Panel #15

Loading Criteria for

People Aboard Passenger Vessels

 

In the background surrounding the fun we all like to have with boats there is a serious side.  In the wake of two tragedies, one in Baltimore Harbor and the other on quiet lake in upstate New York, the US Coast Guard initiated a study to evaluate the impact of increasing passenger weight on the potential for similar accidents.

 

While much of my work is on the yacht side, I also do a considerable number of commercial projects. These are most often related to Small Passenger Vessels operating under the regulations of Subchapter-T of the US Federal Code of Regulations.

 

I was among about a dozen designers, naval architects, engineers, educators and USCG representatives tapped with evaluating  proposed recommendations. The panel was initiated by Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.  SNAME is the professional organization representing Naval Architects and designers in the US.  (See our links page.)

 

The recommendation to increase passenger weight to 185 pounds per person (more consistent with the weight used in the aircraft industry) was approved. Our office has been using that increased weight for the last few years, even preceding this decision.

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November 2007

 

Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology

Founded in 1930

 

Westlawn Institute is the only nationally accredited and state approved distance-learning school of small-craft design in the United States. For the second year, beginning in 2008, I have been  privileged to be a member of their Board of Directors. 

 

This is true honor since Westlawn has, over the decades, been responsible for the education of many of the premier boat designers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Numbered among their prestigious alumnus are Jack Hargrave and Tom Fexas two elite practitioners of our craft: both, unfortunately,  recently departed. I knew both Jack and Tom and considered them friends.   They are missed, but their legacy endures.  

 

The Westlawn list of alumnus contains many, many more of the finest craftsmen in our field.  Being a small part of this tradition is an honor.                     

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October 2007

   The Neville 47 Trawler

Two Time Peoples Choice Award Winner

returns to the show circuit

 

We were back on the boards again at the Solomon's Trawler Fest and the Annapolis Power Boat Show visiting with clients and customers.  It was another occasion to show off the Neville 47 Trawler, the People's Choice winner the year before at both Solomon's and Stuart Trawler Fests. As always, however, for me such events are less about showing the boat, and more about meeting folks and just taking about boating.

 

I have worked with Cape Horn, Cheoy Lee and other major boatyards over the years.  The Neville Trawler experience, however, has given me more opportunity to meet with boaters than any one before.  It's more than simply fun. Talking with buyers is always a great education. 

 

It was particularly amusing to see folks cluster in the engine room. On a number of occasions with 5 or 6 guys in the engine room I felt as though I was living out an episode of the TV show Home Improvement.  There was no Tim Taylor, Al Borland or the requisite grunts, just admiration for the space provided and the workable installation.

 

Besides the 47 we also were signing up owners for the Neville 42 LRC, currently under development.  It is a second generation of the N-39 that was on display last year.  It features interior upgrades and an attractive introductory price.  Call or log onto the Neville Trawler website for more information.

Also on the program was the Neville 56, the Grand Dame of our little fleet. Thanks for coming to see us.  I'm looking forward to meeting with you in '08.

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October 2006

Included are "...three sailboats and a power voyager that showcase the best in modern boatbuilding."

With that introduction begins a special section in Ocean Navigator magazine.  Among those 4 boats featured, and the only offshore power passage maker was the first N-47 in the Neville Trawler line, Carol Marie. She was now lives on the Alabama coast but has already been tested.  Over 150 miles offshore she capably handled 10 foot seas. 

That is a place for no compromises. It is an indication of what the security of steel can offer.  Come and see her sister, the big blue boat, at Trawler Fest - Stuart in January. 

 

For those with a shorter attention span pick the link to read the Ocean Navigator article to tide you over.

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Corinthian 72

 

 

 

 

Werner Bay 50

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photo Trawler Fest 2007

 

     Seaton        Sponberg     D'Antonio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo courtesy of PMM magazine

photo Trawler Fest 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corinthian 45 Catamaran

USCG approved 49-passengers

+ 2 crew @ 185 lbs.

Subchapter T,  Subchapter S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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