The expansion of the Hood 35 LM series amplifies the builder’s focus on offering the best of both semi-custom and custom build options.
Thomaston, Maine, July 19 ,2022 — Lyman-Morse —Following the successful launch of the hardtop express Hood 35 by Lyman-Morse, construction of the flybridge version is now underway at the company’s facility in Thomaston, Maine. The anticipated launch date is the summer of 2023.
The Hood 35 LM series delivers the best of a semi-custom platform, allowing for reduced build time and efficiencies. Yet customers can still enjoy Lyman-Morse’s world-renowned customization to ensure their 35 is built to suit their specific needs. This hybrid approach is a rare offering in yachts with a length overall of less than 40 feet.
The benefits of this approach are evident when comparing and contrasting the first two 35s. For example, hull No. 2 with the flybridge features an enclosed aft bulkhead and places the galley-up to allow for additional accommodations belowdecks. In contrast, hull No. 1 is open from the helm area to the cockpit with the galley below. Both choices include a spacious head with shower. The owners of hull No. 2 also selected a Seakeeper gyro stabilizer system and a generator for extended cruising.
This flexibility extends to the available power options. C.W. Hood and Lyman-Morse offer three different engine options. Hull No. 1 is powered by twin 440-hp Yanmar 6LY440s coupled to a pair of Hamilton Waterjet HJX29s achieving speeds of more than 40 knots. The new flybridge model will be equipped with twin Volvo Penta D6-440 DPIs driving inboard/outboard drives and providing an estimated top speed of 40-plus knots with an expected cruising speed around 30-plus knots. A twin outboard version is also available.
Another noteworthy element of the new flybridge model is its fluid, seamless profile. The new flybridge design profile is purposeful as well as extremely functional with bench seating for two to three persons and a centerline upper helm station. The carbon-fiber flybridge and deck keep the center of gravity low and optimize the yacht’s strength while reducing weight overall.
About Lyman-Morse: Since the company’s founding in 1978, Lyman-Morse has grown to include several interrelated lines of business including boatbuilding, marine service, marina operations, yacht brokerage, and fabrication, and pursues excellence and customer satisfaction in everything we do. We build the world’s finest yachts, from high-tech carbon-fiber ocean racers to cold-molded wooden Spirit of Tradition sloops and luxurious motor yachts, as we have done for more than four decades. Our crew of highly trained boat builders draws on Maine’s 200-year tradition of shipbuilding, but does so with an eye on the future as much as the past. Lyman-Morse’s unique fusion of design, technology, and craftsmanship has made our company into an industry leader, sought after by discerning designers, owners, and yacht captains.