Brooks Boatworks - Construction

Brooks Boatworks, Typical Custom Construction

Brooks Boatworks builds boats in the Carolina Custom Tradition, one at a time. The work is performed by a small select group of skilled craftsmen well versed in one off and composite boat construction. Each boat is tailored to the specific needs or wants of the customer. Therefore, construction technique and material of our boats may vary. These boats will stand up to the rigors of constant use in the infamous waters off the North Carolina coast. Their beauty and integrity will last for years to come.

Typical Construction of Our Boats is as Follows:

Hull
The hull is built from a male one off mold using Divinicell, Kledgecell, Airex or Airlite PVC, closed cell foam core. The stringers are laminated Douglas Fir using epoxy resin. The hull sides have Douglas Fir hat section ribands running horizontally, placed approximately 8” apart. The exterior of the hull is laminated using epoxy resin and multiple layers of fiberglass then vacuum bagged or infused for strength and lightness. The interior of the hull is done the same way incorporating the stringers and hat sections into the laminate. The permanent bulkheads are laminated in the boat using epoxy resin and two layers of bi-directional fiberglass tapes. All glass that is not vacuum bagged gets a layer of peel ply added to the outer surface for a smooth finish. All boats are faired to perfection and finished smooth. The hull is painted with Awl-Grip paint inside and out for high luster and easy clean up, for many years of service.

Cabin
The cabin is laid out according to the owner’s preference and is equipped with options specified by the owners. All cabinets are built using lightweight material and veneered in fine hardwood veneer. Lightweight structural material is used throughout to insure maximum efficiency.

Equipment
The owners also specify the equipment. Air conditioning, generator ice makers, refrigerated fish boxes are just a few of the things we install in our boats. The boats can receive towers, hard tops, single or twin diesel engines and even jet drive propulsion. We can outfit the boat to suit the most discerning fisherman or his meticulous wife. The details and equipment possibilities are too numerous to list here. Please contact us for more info.

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