I'm from Canada, and that's the best boat I've seen in a long time. Please go and show us the factory tour Alfred. Show us a sea trial in New Zealand !!
For the internationals watching. We (Aussies) love alloy as we fish the great barrier reef which is around 2hrs from our coastline as a standard. If you ever were to hit the reef or endure big swell/changed conditions on your trip you want a reliable boat. 6.5-8m Length - 6mm V bottom plate and CATS on trailer are all the rage here, but thats only due to our trailering restrictions... otherwise you might see 10m + boats more often. The best alloy builders are NZ - Surtees, Makaira, Extreme, Stabicraft - AUS: Platinum, Bar Crusher, Riptide, MODA and a ton more custom builders...
They have some great videos. One of the few that show their boats in real world water conditions. It's not always smooth sailing. I wasn't aware they made a 38.
One thing that stands out to me on this boat is that the bow doesn't disappear downwards, thereby avoiding submarining at low speeds, like so many supposedly top-class boats that are built to look good, but are practically overrated.
I’m from Australia and aluminium boats are standard fare here. We have been building them since the 1940’s. I’m about the have a similar boat built by a local builder in Western Australia, complete with Carolina flare. Our Kiwi friend is right about his boat guys, they are absolute weapons in almost any conditions
Australia is way ahead of everyone in the world in boat engineering imo. Your correct, they've been making aluminum boats forever. They also lead in front console designs. I have no idea why the US is so persistent in center consoles.
@@PeterMacGrergor Genesis Craft have just released their first boat with the flare. It’s a 750xl and was at the Perth boat show where I was lucky enough to get a full walkaround. I’m buying a 610
Hey Alfred, I am waiting for my Gen 3 770 to be completed. It will be based in Whitianga. Spend a few weeks in the country. If you get to Whitianga there is a boat trip waiting for you.
Have always been curious as to why Australian offshore boats are almost all aluminum. I can see that aluminum has many benefits since it can be a very clean space saving building method, problem is the sound transmits through an aluminum hull much louder than fiberglass or wood, and every aluminum boat Ive fished has been less productive in light chop because of the amplified lapping. Im sure this bad boy has a lot of sound deadening but you cant get rid of it all. Still...a beautiful and amazing vessel worthy of considerstion by millionaires and billionaires.
I’m a fan of these boats for sure. That said, as a commercial skipper, I skippered a commercial alloy 65ft Lobster vessel 20+ years ago designed by local WA naval architect Fitzharding & built by GBB (Geraldton Boat Builders), with a Carolina Flared Bow. So Makita can’t really claim to be the first Carolina flared bow in Aluminium. Not even in the recreational sector. Quintrex boats for eg have been producing flared bow aluminium recreational boats for decades - but they are pressed stretch formed flared bows out of low grade (ductile) thin aluminium. I get it that the owner is proud of his design & build, and justifiably so, it’s a great boat, no question, but it’s certainly not the first flared bow Aluminium boat ever produced. The Kiwis are good at their alloy boat building, no question, but is Aussies were producing this stuff years before the Kiwis started copying us.
Beautiful boat, absolutely lovely. Impeccable design, but way more than the average Joe can afford, at least for me. The hull is a common design here on the North Carolina coast where I live, but 99% fiberglass composite.
aluminum boats are commonly used in Alaska commercial salmon fishing industry for years, they are tough and durable but I don't know how they would work in the tropics, the heat and all . I know how aluminum TEE tops develop stress cracks over time and would the same fate affect these hulls where the hull constantly flexes against a rigid stringer. As with fiberglass constant pounding can separate hulls from stringers... Hanging powerful outboards may have adverse effect on the transom too, so many IFs..
I've been in the Marine industry for over 30 years, a thicker aluminum plate on the hull doesn't make the boat stronger. It's the structure or "skeleton" that makes it stronger. And the fact that they use stringers is old technology. Torsion beam construction is head and shoulders over old school stringers. Starcraft Marine and Polar Kraft boats use torsion beam construction, way smoother and quieter ride than any other aluminum boat on the market.
So are you saying this man's boat is not as strong as he says it is? He is the Owner. He makes a strong argument. Good for 5 generations certified by Lloyds not to have an issue for 25 years. And he said he has considerable boat building experience. Just saying.
Beautiful boat but I don't understand why they can't put a separate head who wants pee in middle of bed. That's why we chose the 795 jeanneau for the size they had a separate bathroom. Happy wife happy life.
There in lies the beauty of an aluminium boat mate. They are infinitely customisable. You want the head in a different spot? Just ask and it’s done! No milds just ideas and a pencil
Who is going out on a stormy/raining day? It’s not a good sale tactic, using the lightning to convince people to buy. 😊 Aluminium is too light and too noisy. It’s not stable and it’s not comfortable like fibreglass boat.😊
I'm from Canada, and that's the best boat I've seen in a long time. Please go and show us the factory tour Alfred. Show us a sea trial in New Zealand !!
For the internationals watching. We (Aussies) love alloy as we fish the great barrier reef which is around 2hrs from our coastline as a standard. If you ever were to hit the reef or endure big swell/changed conditions on your trip you want a reliable boat. 6.5-8m Length - 6mm V bottom plate and CATS on trailer are all the rage here, but thats only due to our trailering restrictions... otherwise you might see 10m + boats more often. The best alloy builders are NZ - Surtees, Makaira, Extreme, Stabicraft - AUS: Platinum, Bar Crusher, Riptide, MODA and a ton more custom builders...
They have some great videos. One of the few that show their boats in real world water conditions. It's not always smooth sailing. I wasn't aware they made a 38.
You are the best Alfred! Thank you for a nice tour! 😄
One thing that stands out to me on this boat is that the bow doesn't disappear downwards, thereby avoiding submarining at low speeds, like so many supposedly top-class boats that are built to look good, but are practically overrated.
Boats like you described are dangerous should only be used in bays and inshore waterways
Yeah, they turn into diving lures.
Always been a pet peeve of mine.why buy a boat that wants to burry it's bow when you get in the rough stuff.
I’m from Australia and aluminium boats are standard fare here. We have been building them since the 1940’s. I’m about the have a similar boat built by a local builder in Western Australia, complete with Carolina flare. Our Kiwi friend is right about his boat guys, they are absolute weapons in almost any conditions
Australia is way ahead of everyone in the world in boat engineering imo. Your correct, they've been making aluminum boats forever. They also lead in front console designs. I have no idea why the US is so persistent in center consoles.
What Aussie brand is doing the Carolina Flare?
Genesis Craft. Their latest design just released has the flare throughout its range.
@@PeterMacGrergor Genesis Craft have just released their first boat with the flare. It’s a 750xl and was at the Perth boat show where I was lucky enough to get a full walkaround. I’m buying a 610
@@zynv55 Agree, I live on the NC coast, and the center consoles are everywhere, but they really are just day boats IMHO.
Thanks man I've been doing some investigation into these boats.
Amazing looking boat
Hey Alfred, I am waiting for my Gen 3 770 to be completed. It will be based in Whitianga. Spend a few weeks in the country. If you get to Whitianga there is a boat trip waiting for you.
Have always been curious as to why Australian offshore boats are almost all aluminum. I can see that aluminum has many benefits since it can be a very clean space saving building method, problem is the sound transmits through an aluminum hull much louder than fiberglass or wood, and every aluminum boat Ive fished has been less productive in light chop because of the amplified lapping. Im sure this bad boy has a lot of sound deadening but you cant get rid of it all. Still...a beautiful and amazing vessel worthy of considerstion by millionaires and billionaires.
Why not put the manufacturer name and model in either the title, description, or both?
Nice, very interesting about the lightning and looking forward to your sea trial trip to New Zealand.
Less likely to be injured maybe but more likely to be hit in first place!
I’m a fan of these boats for sure.
That said, as a commercial skipper, I skippered a commercial alloy 65ft Lobster vessel 20+ years ago designed by local WA naval architect Fitzharding & built by GBB (Geraldton Boat Builders), with a Carolina Flared Bow.
So Makita can’t really claim to be the first Carolina flared bow in Aluminium.
Not even in the recreational sector.
Quintrex boats for eg have been producing flared bow aluminium recreational boats for decades - but they are pressed stretch formed flared bows out of low grade (ductile) thin aluminium.
I get it that the owner is proud of his design & build, and justifiably so, it’s a great boat, no question, but it’s certainly not the first flared bow Aluminium boat ever produced.
The Kiwis are good at their alloy boat building, no question, but is Aussies were producing this stuff years before the Kiwis started copying us.
Beautiful boat, absolutely lovely. Impeccable design, but way more than the average Joe can afford, at least for me. The hull is a common design here on the North Carolina coast where I live, but 99% fiberglass composite.
Would love a test drive on that one.
aluminum boats are commonly used in Alaska commercial salmon fishing industry for years, they are tough and durable but I don't know how they would work in the tropics, the heat and all . I know how aluminum TEE tops develop stress cracks over time and would the same fate affect these hulls where the hull constantly flexes against a rigid stringer. As with fiberglass constant pounding can separate hulls from stringers... Hanging powerful outboards may have adverse effect on the transom too, so many IFs..
I remember this boat! Was a favorite 🎉
Walter how you holding up?
It’s beautiful and amazing 🤩
Alfred, what's the difference in salt water In Alaska/Washington vs Miami, Gulf/Atlantic
All that vessel needs... Is Real motive power... Diesel inboard... No garbage hanging off the transom😂😂😂
18degree deadrise and super small lifting strakes i think thag boat wouldnt ride too good, other then that I like that flare
I like it but, can you get it with twin outboards?
Yes plus they even build inboard version to
I've been in the Marine industry for over 30 years, a thicker aluminum plate on the hull doesn't make the boat stronger. It's the structure or "skeleton" that makes it stronger. And the fact that they use stringers is old technology. Torsion beam construction is head and shoulders over old school stringers. Starcraft Marine and Polar Kraft boats use torsion beam construction, way smoother and quieter ride than any other aluminum boat on the market.
So are you saying this man's boat is not as strong as he says it is? He is the Owner.
He makes a strong argument. Good for 5 generations certified by Lloyds not to have an issue for 25 years.
And he said he has considerable boat building experience. Just saying.
It's foam filled and really quite the ones not foam filled are loud
Alfred,you have to find out if he sold it.
Beautiful boat but I don't understand why they can't put a separate head who wants pee in middle of bed. That's why we chose the 795 jeanneau for the size they had a separate bathroom. Happy wife happy life.
There in lies the beauty of an aluminium boat mate. They are infinitely customisable. You want the head in a different spot? Just ask and it’s done!
No milds just ideas and a pencil
The boat is gorgeous but it’s $400,000 really
@@PASQUALE-j7w well he said that boat was only 295,000. That’s all it’s got one motor on it though.
Park this in saltwater when some stray current from a powered dock and it will be melting away.
Seen same boat manufactured in China! They are a lot cheaper there.
No thanks
thats one expensive boat man!!
Wow
300k+ for an aluminum boat that WILL get dented or scratched. Aluminum CANNOT be repaired the same as fiberglass....
It can be repaired anywhere in the world.thats why many superyachts are made of aluminium.
Who is going out on a stormy/raining day? It’s not a good sale tactic, using the lightning to convince people to buy. 😊
Aluminium is too light and too noisy. It’s not stable and it’s not comfortable like fibreglass boat.😊
Be like me and show the hardest working TH-camr some ❤and hit the like ! or even beter: become a member.
😂😂😂😂😂 it's goofy as f looking. 🤣 whoopy who cares aluminum