Ellis Boats Review

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In 1945, two friends began building wooden lobster yachts on the coast of Maine, marking the early beginnings of Ellis Boats. As the company evolved, they added fishing boats and leisure yachts to their line. Each boat is crafted with fiberglass and wood, which makes these boats classic in style, yet still practical and sturdy.

All of the Ellis boats are Downeast style, and range from 20 feet to 40. They are intended for recreation, lobstering, fishing, diving, or cruising.

Pricing

Pre-owned Ellis boats are typically priced from $100,000 to $100,700, depending on the year and size. New Ellis boats are typically priced from $140,00 to $300,000.

Pros

• Ellis Boats has a long history of producing quality products that last.
• All of these boats use a Downeast semi-displacement hull. This design gives a smooth ride that is stable in various types of weather.
• The website is very user friendly and informative. Most of the boats even have a 360 degree touring applet that allows you to see the appearance of the vessel.

Cons

• Since Ellis boats is committed to the Downeast style, they are not designed for water sports or commercial fishing.
• Though marketed as lobster yachts, these boats are not intended for large scale commercial lobstering.
• These boats are sold in a yacht market, not a fishing market. As they are designed for luxury, they are more expensive than other boats designed for fishing.
• The cost of Ellis boats is relatively prohibitive.

Featured Models

Ellis boats offers eight models ranging from 20 feet to 40. Two special models are worthy of mention.

The Yankee 36 is made via a stream-lined process that does not include the customization options of the other models. As a result, this model is significantly cheaper.

The Patriot is on the opposite extreme. Designed for Billy Joel, this model is the company’s top tier in style and quality. Available in 36 and 40 foot models, the Patriot is a premium, luxury boat.

Conclusion

Ellis Boats offers an excellent product within the Downeast hull design. Their quality and custom building shows in their products.

Their sleek looking design is ideal for customers who primarily do leisure yachting , not water sports or racing.< p>
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