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Focusing on Health, Paul Mann Custom Boats Closes Shop Doors For First Time in 32 Years   

March 30, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Builders Robin and Paul Mann standing near the transom of the boat Mann Cave

Photo courtesy Paul Mann

Manns Harbor, NC — For 32 years, Paul Mann has stood at the helm of Paul Mann Custom Boats (PMCB) with his wife, Robin, by his side. Together, with their exceptionally talented employees, they’ve built magnificent custom sportfishing boats. Throughout the years, Paul has poured his blood, sweat and passion along with his heart and soul into every boat he’s built. He doesn’t know any other way. And now, looking at the possibility of multiple surgeries to correct painful neck issues, Paul and Robin have decided to put boat building on hold and direct their focus on Paul’s health.

“This has been an agonizing decision for me and Robin,” noted Paul. “We’ve got current builds to begin and great prospects for the future, we’ve got wonderful employees, some I’ve worked with more than 20 years–but right now, I have to focus on my health.”

Once Hull 140 and several refurbish jobs are complete, PMCB will take a few weeks to get their facilities cleaned up, organized and looking good before they close the doors for an undisclosed amount of time. They anticipate this happening around the first of June.

“I have all the confidence in the world in my people and their ability to build boats, but I manage the shop and that’s what my customers expect,” says Paul. “I’ve always been a hands-on builder and when they contract for a Paul Mann custom boat, they expect Paul Mann to be at the helm on a day-to-day-basis.”

Recognized throughout the marine and woodworking industry for award winning craftsmanship, Paul Mann Custom Boats, in Manns Harbor NC, has built more than 40 yachts from 52 to 80+ feet LOA. The first hull launched more than 30 years ago, is still active in sportfishing today and serves as a testament to Paul Mann’s “hands-on” dedication to every aspect of the design build process.

Paul’s decision was heavily swayed by the fact that at some point he just wasn’t going to be able to continue working at the level he is accustomed to without this surgery. Instead of working until he was forced to stop, he wanted the decision to be on his own terms and in a way that is respectable to his employees and customers.

The fate of their employees was most important to Paul and Robin as they debated the future. “They’re good people and we truly care about their future,” said Robin. “We know they will be in high demand. The economy will bounce back after this virus and that’s what we’re counting on.”

Paul Mann has not only built custom sportfishing boats for thirty-two plus years – he has built a legacy. If the saying is right, and home really is where your heart is, then Paul has made a home out of every yacht he’s built. As Paul recuperates, he and Robin look forward to keeping up with his customers through e-mail and posts on social media. “We want to hear from you and look forward to reading about your sportfishing adventures,” notes Paul, who closes with, “And when I’m ready to go–I’ll go again!”

Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Featured Stories, News, Press Releases Tagged With: coronavirus, covid19, Paul Mann, Paul Mann Boats, paul mann closed, Paul Mann Custom Boats

Paul Mann Starts New 63′ Sportfish

February 19, 2018 By InTheBite Editor

Paul Mann Custom Boats Announces Construction of New 63′ Sportfish
 
MANNS HARBOR, NC: Construction is now underway at the Paul Mann Custom Boats facility in Manns Harbor, NC, on Hull 140, an exciting new three-stateroom, two-head 63-foot sportfish yacht. Paul Mann Custom Boats is celebrating its 30th year in boatbuilding with the beginning of this new yacht. 
This handsome boat will soon be a beautiful sight in the Gulf of Mexico and in sportfishing destinations and resorts around the world. Her home port will be Sarasota, FL.
When complete, Hull 140 will feature twin C32 ACERT 1600 BHP at 2300 RPM engines, gyro stabilizers, a 1700+-gallon fuel capacity, plus a 300-400-gallon freshwater system. She’ll also sport a full galley and a roomy salon with all the comforts of a luxury home. Much of the interior detail is still to be determined by the owners, as well as Paul and his engineering team, but teak accents will be on the exterior areas and cherry for joinery. 
 
“We are very excited and grateful to have the build for the new 63′ in this our 30th year,” states Paul Mann, builder and CEO. “She will be well-appointed, fully equipped, and tournament ready, but also designed and prepared for traveling in comfort and style to any desired destination for family fun!”
 
Mann’s multiple-award winning craftsmanship is recognized throughout the marine and woodworking industries. Over its 30 years, the Paul Mann company has evolved from building functional, seakindly, and great running boats for the North Carolina coast to becoming a true custom boatbuilding industry leader, creating magnificent fishing yachts that are home-away-from-home anywhere in the world. Every single build provides owners with superior performance. 
 
As the construction moves forward on this fabulous yacht, detailed build photos of the process will be available at www.paulmanncustomboats.com

Filed Under: General News Tagged With: Paul Mann Boats, Paul Mann starts new 63'

Splash Update- 1:46 Video On New 60′ Paul Mann Caught Up

June 14, 2016 By InTheBite Editor

Check out this short video of the new 2016 Paul Mann Caught Up.  Thanks for stopping in.

Splashing a new boat soon- send us the video and pics and we’ll be happy to post it. send to info@inthebite.com

Filed Under: Featured Stories, Splash Reports Tagged With: 60 Caught Up, 60 Paul Mann, Custom Sportfshing Boats, North Carolina Sportfshing Boats, Paul Mann Boats

Splash Report: Caught Up 60 Paul Mann

May 10, 2016 By InTheBite Editor

PMCB_CaughtUp_PR-2Paul Mann splashes latest sportfish – Caught Up

Paul Mann Custom Boats
www.paulmanncustomboats.com
Boat Name: CAUGHT UP
Splash Date:  March 30, 2016
LOA:  60′
Beam:  18′
Draft:  5′
Weight:  73,000 lb. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Splash Reports Tagged With: Custom Sportfish Boats, North Carolina Boat Builders, Paul Mann Boats, Paul Mann Caught Up, Paul Mann SPortfish Boats

76′ Paul Mann Fulltime Gets Flipped

April 16, 2016 By InTheBite Editor

April 16, 2016 What an exciting day for Paul Mann Custom Boats, and of course the owner and family as we flip over the Paul Mann 76-foot custom Fulltime! Paul Mann jig-built boats begin life upside down and after many steps including building the jig, laying fiberglass cloth, completing many stages of fairing, and adding the final primer, we are ready to move on. We now turn the yacht over, extract the jig and build the yacht from the outside in.

paulmn2 [Read more…]

Filed Under: Splash Reports Tagged With: Custom Sportfish Boats, North Carolina Boat Builders, Paul Mann Boats, Paul Mann Custom Boats

76-Foot Full Time Next Paul Mann Build

October 5, 2015 By InTheBite Editor

PMCB_Hull139_1_PRPaul Mann Custom Boats Announces Construction of New 76-foot Sportfish, FullTime

Manns Harbor, NC: Construction is now underway at Paul Mann Custom Boat’s 40,000 square foot facility in Manns Harbor, NC, on FullTime, an exciting new four-stateroom, four-head 76-foot sportfishing yacht.

The yacht is a collaboration between Paul Mann and Ullberg Yacht Design of Winter Park, FL.

When complete, FullTime will feature twin MTU 2600 HP engines, gyrostabilizers, and a 3000-gallon (+/-) fuel capacity. FulllTime will also be equipped with a deluxe full-sized tower by Palm Beach Towers.

“We are very excited and grateful to have the build for the new 76’ FullTime,” states Paul Mann, builder and CEO. “She will be well-appointed, fully equipped and tournament ready but also designed and prepared for traveling in comfort and style to any desired destination for family fun!”

Mann’s multiple-award winning craftsmanship is recognized throughout the marine and woodworking industries. Over its 28 years, the Paul Mann company has evolved from building functional, seakindly, and great running boats for the North Carolina coast to becoming a true custom boatbuilding industry leader, creating magnificent fishing yachts that are home-away-from-home anywhere in the world. Every single build provides owners with superior performance.
As the construction moves forward on this fabulous yacht, detailed build photos of the process will be available at www.paulmanncustomboats.com

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Filed Under: Splash Reports Tagged With: 76 Paul Mann, Paul Mann, Paul Mann Boats

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