We build it. You fish it.
We are introducing our new Crucial 20BT this fall-winter. This model has been in the works since 2015. It was designed by Timm Smith, who designed our Crucial BT, and his co-designer Greg. Timm passed away in October of 2019. This one's for for you Timm.
Twelve months ago the project was revisited, changes were made and we began building the hull plug in October. We have developed a plug building technique that allows us to go from CAD to reality within our shop. The photos to the right illustrate the jump from CAD to plug to mold. Things are taking longer than we would like. That being said we are confident it will be worth the wait. We realize you will have many questions and we will be happy to answer those. John P. Thelen Owner-Founder |
The cockpitthe hullTHE VIP-VACUUM INFUSION PROCESS
Vacuum Infusion Process (VIP) is a technique that uses vacuum pressure to drive resin into a laminate. Dry materials are laid into the mold and the vacuum is applied before resin is introduced. Once a complete vacuum is achieved, resin is literally sucked into the laminate via carefully placed tubing.
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Crucial 20BT Vitals
Length 20'-4" Beam 94" Chine Width 81" Max. HP Rating 200hp Suzuki Fuel Tank 40 Gallons Rod Storage 10' port side Rod Storage 8' starboard side Livewell Starboard Stern Trailer Phoenix I-Beam Trolling Batteries 3 in floor Starting Batteries 1-2 in floor ***It will feature our patented power steering system. The system will be exclusive to Crucial Boatworks. |