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Get a First Look at the F&S Boats Splashing this Year

February 11, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

Already in motion for 2021, F&S Boatworks currently has three boats under construction that are scheduled to splash this year. The builds consist of two 82s and a 58. The 58 Dona Lucy is scheduled to splash this spring and the 82 Special Situation will be finished this fall.

According to the company, both the 82 and 58 builds are under construction for repeat F&S owners.

82 F&S SPECIAL SITUATION | Hull #31

Completion fall of 2021

82 F&S Special Situation

82 F&S Special Situation profile. Image courtesy F&S Boatworks

LOA: 82′ | Beam: 21’9” | Displacement: 125,000 lb. (dry) | Fuel: 3,200 gal.
Water: 500 gal. | Power: Twin 2,600 hp MTU 16V 2000 M96L

Accommodation Plan: Five stateroom / Five head 

F&S utilizes a variable deadrise hull design with longitudinal steps, which results in exceptional speed, efficiency, ride, and sea keeping ability. State-of-the-art weight-saving technologies are utilized throughout the build process.      

58 F&S DONA LUCY | Hull #32

Completion summer of 2021

58 F&S Dona Lucy Profile

58 F&S Dona Lucy profile. Image courtesy F&S Boatworks

LOA: 58′ | Beam: 18’ | Displacement: 55,000 lb. (dry) | Fuel: 1,200 gal.
Water: 200 gal. | Power: Twin 1,150 hp Caterpillar C-18

Accommodation Plan: Three stateroom / Two head   

 

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