Craig Blackwell Custom Boats

[RichieRichNJ732]

Looking for some info on cold mold boats first hand experience and any info Blackwell boats .. I have been on fiberglass boats my whole life and know them inside and out but this cold mold stuff is new to me i have fished on a couple custom carolinas over the years . I have always been told they are awesome boats but a broker i was speaking with said why would you wanna buy a "crackwell"... I am interested in a 2003 61' it has 1300 hp 12 cylined mechanical MANN diesels and the owner claims it burn 70gph @ 31 knots and tops out @ 36 knots boat is very very clean I did a walk through and am in love with the boat before i put the 100k down payment i would like to find out more

[gonzo]

He is a good friend of mine and I used to be his loftman and do a lot of building too. I have known him for about twenty years and can vouch for his integrity and building skills. Craig worked with the Geugeon brothers in the development of West Systems resins. I think you should talk to Blackwell boat owners instead of a broker. They will give you first hand information instead of hearsay.

[Carteret]

Gonzo, did you live in Wanchese?

[gonzo]

I sure did.

[Carteret]

Well that sure fits. Some of the greatest boat builders in the world reside there.

[gonzo]

Thanks. I've had the privilege to work with people like Ommie Tillet, Buddy Cannady and Sonny Briggs.

[Carteret]

That is very impressive. Folks, Gonzo has mentioned some of the finest boat builders in the Sport Fishing boat industry. Ommie Tillet is a class act all by himself.