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Express cruisers range in size from 25 feet to 60 feet, characteristically have two powerful engines, and often large open areas near the steering area and in the back of the boat. [1] [2] An express cruiser does not usually have a flying bridge.
In 1966 Trojan acquired the Shepherd Boat Company, Canada, manufacturer of up to 50-foot wooden motor yachts. [2] The Elkton Plant, located on 26 acres of land at the top of the Elk River, opened in the spring of 1965. In the 30,000 square-foot industrial structure , the 42-foot leisure boat, as well as smaller craft, were built.
This is a list of boat types. For sailing ships , see: List of sailing boat types This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
The boat has a draft of 4.75 ft (1.45 m) with the standard keel. The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and manoeuvring. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
In 1954 George Garcia, owner of Falls City Flying Service, introduced the ‘Marinette’ which was an aluminum houseboat initially built as a twin-hulled cruiser. Choosing to use an aluminum-magnesium alloy, whereas previous attempts at an aluminum watercraft had mainly involved small row boats made of a copper-aluminum alloy , the same ...
Element Yachts is a second generation Canadian boatbuilding company located in Erin, Ontario.The company is currently producing the Element line of express cruiser boats with the first model of the series, the 27-foot (8.2 m) Element 270 EXC beginning production in 2005.
The boat has been fitted with a number of engines, including the Japanese Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engine of 10 hp (7 kW), while some use outboard engines. The fuel tank holds 12 U.S. gallons (45 L; 10.0 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal). [5]
The boat has a draft of 3.50 ft (1.07 m) with the keel extended and 1.75 ft (0.53 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water or ground transportation on a trailer. [ 1 ] [ 4 ] The boat is normally fitted with a small 2 to 6 hp (1 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.