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. 

  •    © 2009 Billy Black
  •    © 2009 Billy Black
  •    © 2009 Billy Black
  •    © 2009 Billy Black
  •    © 2009 Billy Black
  •    © 2009 Billy Black
  •    © 2009 Billy Black
  •    © 2009 Billy Black
  •    © 2009 Billy Black
  •    © 2009 Billy Black
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  • 12/10/2008 -   
  • 05/01/2007 - Fitting the hull mold  
  • 05/14/2007 - Provisions for bow thruster tube  
  • 06/18/2007 - Prepping structural layer for dry laminate  
  • 07/23/2007 - Fitting the core  
  • 08/15/2007 - Hull ready for infusion  
  • 08/20/2007 - The infusion process  
  • 09/26/2007 - The hull after infusion.  Laying out the hull structure and initial lamination.  
  • 10/16/2007 - Pulling the hull  
  • 10/16/2007 - The hull is loose!  
  • 11/27/2007 - Installing the bulkheads  
  • 12/03/2007 - Fitting the center fuel tank  
  • 12/27/2007 - Lifting and lowering engines into place  
  • 01/02/2008 - Working on the deck mold  
  • 02/18/2008 - Fitting the transom onto the hull  
  • 02/28/2008 - Pulling the deck from the mold and flipping it  
  • 03/17/2008 - Fitting the dinghy garage  
  • 04/07/2008 - Fairing the deck  
  • 05/27/2008 - Fitting the deck  
  • 07/21/2008 - Fitting dinghy garage door  
  • 08/18/2008 - Fairing inside of dignhy garage  
  • 11/10/2008 - Installing fwd head joinery  
  • 11/24/2008 - House sides and pilothouse have been painted  
  • 12/08/2008 - Installing A.C. air box in Owner's Cabin  
  • 01/12/2009 - Insulating owner's cabin hull sides.  
  • 01/12/2009 - Installing dinghy garage door.  
  • 01/26/2009 - Installing teak in cockpit  
  • 02/03/2009 - Fitting substrate for overhead in fwd cabin  
  • 02/12/2009 - Installing pilothouse glass.  
  • 02/16/2009 - Gluing in pilothouse dash.  
  • 02/23/2009 - Veneered fwd bulkhead in owner's cabin.  
  • 03/16/2009 - Trimming out windows in pilothouse.  
  • 03/30/2009 - Finishing up window trim detail.  
  • 04/13/2009 - Teak has been installed down steps and onto swim platform.  
  • 04/13/2009 - Installing Stainless rail.  
  • 04/13/2009 - 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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