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100′ Jim Smith Ovation Makes Careful Journey to the Water

With work beginning in early 2018, the recent completion of the 100′ Jim Smith Tournament Boats Ovation was of course not final without an impressive move from the boat builder’s location at Commerce Avenue in Stuart, Florida, to its spot on the water at Hinckley Marine, a roughly two-mile trek. On Sunday, Nov. 22, Ovation, along with its own parade of manpower and vehicles, began the steady journey down narrow roads, under power lines and through traffic intersections. With the boat in the water, the next few days consisted of sea trials and fitting the aluminum tower. And last, but definitley not least, 55-60 foot long hydraulic outriggers will be installed.