About
Lobster Boats by
Steve Valentino
Lobster boats are great options for fishing trips
and other recreational needs. These boats are available
in different shapes and sizes. The smallest boat can
be about 14 feet long whereas the largest can be about
45 feet long. The smaller lobster boats are best suited
for use in the summer months when the lobsters move
to inshore waters. The larger lobster boats allow
the lobsterman to venture farther from the shore all
year-round.
Lobster boats can be made from materials such as
wood or fiberglass. The present trend is they are
mostly made of fiberglass. During the earlier days,
wooden lobster boats were mostly in use. These wooden
lobster boats required regular and proper maintenance
since wood needs to be scraped and painting and
varnishing was also needed every year. The fiberglass
lobster boats which are maintenance free became
more popular since 1960s. But, the bottoms of the
fiberglass boats needed to be painted prior to the
start of the season.
Most lobster boat models are equipped with a hydraulic
hauler to haul the lobster traps. They are usually
powered by an engine. Normally, a larger lobster
boat will have a higher horsepower. For example,
a 40-feet lobster boat will have a 600-horsepower
engine whereas a 21-feet lobster boat will have
a 250-horsepower engine.
Most modern lobster boats feature double-wedge
hull, diesel engine, small forward cabin, decked
cockpit aft, and electronic equipments such as depth
sounder, radio, and radar. If the customers feel
like spending a weekend with their partner or undertake
serious coastal journeys, then lobster boats are
also available. These boats come with modern amenities
and facilities including accommodation spaces, bathroom,
big leather lounges, entertainment systems, table
settings, wet bars, and various other options.
Many companies offer their own version or custom
boats at production prices. A fine number of companies
also specialize in selling used lobster boats.
Lobster provides detailed information on Lobster,
Lobster Tails, Lobster Recipes, Maine Lobster and
more. Lobster is affiliated with Salmon
Fishing.
