WHISTLER

WHISTLER is our new C. Raymond Hunt designed 54' twin jet express cruiser -- and is also our largest jet boat to date. Built for an owner with impeccable taste, she is a fine representation of the craftsmanship for which we are recognized.  Not only does she boast the finest in interior detailing, she will also features advanced mechanical systems.

Perhaps one of the most exciting features of WHISTLER is her dinghy "garage".  The hydraulic gate and sled which extend out over the jets will allow the owner to launch the 10' tender from the interior storage compartment with the push of a button.  Powered by twin 1001 hp Caterpillar C-18s coupled with Hamilton HJ403 water-jets, WHISTLER will cruise in the low 30s with a max speed of 35 knots.  In her first sea trials the day after her launch, she hit over 37 knots!  She features the fly-by-wire Blue Arrow electronic control system with mouse and joystick for steering and docking ease. 

The interior is finished in mahogany with walnut and white Formica accents.  Accommodations include an owner's cabin with en-suite head and an office which converts to a guest cabin, also with its own head. Granite galley countertops, maple soles, a lifting 32" television with DirecTV and electric grill help round out the contemporary design.  She is also our first new build to use Alexseal paint; her hull is a beautiful Dark Gray with Pegasus Gray pilot house and topsides. 

We're honored to be part of a project that was also selected as Southern Boating's Designer's Choice in June 2008. 

  • 08/27/2009    © 2009 Billy Black
      © 2009 Billy Black
  • 08/27/2009    © 2009 Billy Black
      © 2009 Billy Black
  • 08/27/2009    © 2009 Billy Black
      © 2009 Billy Black
  • 08/27/2009    © 2009 Billy Black
      © 2009 Billy Black
  • 08/27/2009    © 2009 Billy Black
      © 2009 Billy Black
  • 08/27/2009    © 2009 Billy Black
      © 2009 Billy Black
  • 08/27/2009    © 2009 Billy Black
      © 2009 Billy Black
  • 08/27/2009    © 2009 Billy Black
      © 2009 Billy Black
  • 08/27/2009    © 2009 Billy Black
      © 2009 Billy Black
  • 08/27/2009    © 2009 Billy Black
      © 2009 Billy Black
  • 12/02/2008   
     
  • 12/02/2008   
     
  • 12/10/2008   
     
  • 05/01/2007 Fitting the hull mold  
    Fitting the hull mold  
  • 05/14/2007 Provisions for bow thruster tube  
    Provisions for bow thruster tube  
  • 06/18/2007 Prepping structural layer for dry laminate  
    Prepping structural layer for dry laminate  
  • 07/23/2007 Fitting the core  
    Fitting the core  
  • 08/15/2007 Hull ready for infusion  
    Hull ready for infusion  
  • 08/20/2007 The infusion process  
    The infusion process  
  • 09/26/2007 The hull after infusion.  Laying out the hull structure and initial lamination.  
    The hull after infusion. Laying out the hull structure and initial lamination.  
  • 10/16/2007 Pulling the hull  
    Pulling the hull  
  • 10/16/2007 The hull is loose!  
    The hull is loose!  
  • 11/27/2007 Installing the bulkheads  
    Installing the bulkheads  
  • 12/03/2007 Fitting the center fuel tank  
    Fitting the center fuel tank  
  • 12/27/2007 Lifting and lowering engines into place  
    Lifting and lowering engines into place  
  • 01/02/2008 Working on the deck mold  
    Working on the deck mold  
  • 02/18/2008 Fitting the transom onto the hull  
    Fitting the transom onto the hull  
  • 02/28/2008 Pulling the deck from the mold and flipping it  
    Pulling the deck from the mold and flipping it  
  • 03/17/2008 Fitting the dinghy garage  
    Fitting the dinghy garage  
  • 04/07/2008 Fairing the deck  
    Fairing the deck  
  • 05/27/2008 Fitting the deck  
    Fitting the deck  
  • 07/21/2008 Fitting dinghy garage door  
    Fitting dinghy garage door  
  • 08/18/2008 Fairing inside of dignhy garage  
    Fairing inside of dignhy garage  
  • 11/10/2008 Installing fwd head joinery  
    Installing fwd head joinery  
  • 11/24/2008 House sides and pilothouse have been painted  
    House sides and pilothouse have been painted  
  • 12/08/2008 Installing A.C. air box in Owner's Cabin  
    Installing A.C. air box in Owner's Cabin  
  • 01/12/2009 Insulating owner's cabin hull sides.  
    Insulating owner's cabin hull sides.  
  • 01/12/2009 Installing dinghy garage door.  
    Installing dinghy garage door.  
  • 01/26/2009 Installing teak in cockpit  
    Installing teak in cockpit  
  • 02/03/2009 Fitting substrate for overhead in fwd cabin  
    Fitting substrate for overhead in fwd cabin  
  • 02/12/2009 Installing pilothouse glass.  
    Installing pilothouse glass.  
  • 02/16/2009 Gluing in pilothouse dash.  
    Gluing in pilothouse dash.  
  • 02/23/2009 Veneered fwd bulkhead in owner's cabin.  
    Veneered fwd bulkhead in owner's cabin.  
  • 03/16/2009 Trimming out windows in pilothouse.  
    Trimming out windows in pilothouse.  
  • 03/30/2009 Finishing up window trim detail.  
    Finishing up window trim detail.  
  • 04/13/2009 Teak has been installed down steps and onto swim platform.  
    Teak has been installed down steps and onto swim platform.  
  • 04/13/2009 Installing Stainless rail.  
    Installing Stainless rail.  
  • 04/13/2009 Helm pod has been installed.  
    Helm pod has been installed.  
LOA: 55'-2
LWL: 47'-10
Beam: 15'-10.5
Draft: 2'-11
Displacement: 58,000 lbs. (full), 49,000 (dry)
Fuel Capacity: 800 gallons
Water Capacity: 160 gallons
Type: Cruising
Designed By: C. Raymond Hunt/Peter Boyce
Model: 54' Express Jet
Year: 2009
Construction: infused FRP composite with CoreCell PVC foam core
Location: Thomaston, ME
Boat Engine: 2 x Caterpillar C18
Horsepower: 1001 BHP @ 2300 RPM
Jet: 2 x Hamilton HJ403
Cruising Speed: 30 knots
Top Speed: 36 knots

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