Waterwolf2230
Well-Known Member
Well I pulled the trigger on my next boat. 2018 was an emotional roller coaster for me. As many of you know I had purchased a new 26’ RH Sea Hawk Pro last spring. I fished hard through the summer and honestly it was a fantastic fishing machine that went like a rocket. I loved many things about the boat…until it sank. I had left it in the marina as I had planned to return in a week for another trip with friends. Over the course of the week a small leak eventually killed the batteries and down she went in the marina. The boat was a total write-off and I was absolutely GUTTED...
The investigation took the marine surveyor months to figure out, in fact it wasn't until he solicited help from Daigle that they were able to pinpoint the issue. The exact cause ended up being a failed weld in the starboard/transom corner. It was letting in approximately 1 TBSP per second which he said equaled to approximately 100 gallons/day. They couldn’t tell me if it was a poor weld or a structural issue but at this point it no longer matters to me. I stayed very quiet about it as I didn’t feel that it was fair to speak about it until it was determined what caused it to sink. I know that some of you warned me about RH Boats and you can now say I told you so. Anyway, I’m on to bigger and better things!
I’ve decided to go with a Cope Design – Cortes Island 30’ with pod to be fabricated by Leon at Cutting Edge Aluminum in Campbell River. Leon is an Aussie who has been fabricating aluminum boats for over 20 years. He’s built 3 Cope Design boats so far. I spoke with Bruce about the quality of his previous boats and he highly recommended Leon. Bruce said that he won’t endorse someone if he hasn’t personally inspected his work and said that I’m in good hands! I had Bruce’s team make some customizations to the plan which I think will make it near perfect for me. There will be nearly 10’ of rear deck space which is great for jigging.
This is what I’m planning for my build. I’m open to suggestions on some things (except power) so fire away if you have ideas.
2019 Cope Designed – Cortes Island 30
Color: TBD
Power: Twin 300 Evinrude G2’s w RX4 props
Kicker: Evinrude 15HO Kicker
Fuel: 120 Gallons / 545 Litres
Cab:
Seats – Black Corbin with Shockwave Suspension Modules x 2
Table with bench – Port
Bench with storage - Starboard
LED Style Cup Holders
Small sink with a bank of drawers
ProMariner TruePower Inverter/Battery Charger Combo
USB Charge Ports and 12v lighter outlet
Hella Marine NaviLED Navigation Lights
Aft Deck:
Doors and windows by AJR
Offset cabin door to starboard side
24” x 16” helm – Starboard
16” x 16” storage - Port
Dual Premium Binnacles
Waterproof USB Charger
iTroll for kicker
Evinrude iDock System
Custom Drawer Tackle Station
Large insulated infloor fish box – 165 US Gallons
Transom fish box w/aerator (still working on details)
Hella Marine Sea Hawk-XLB LED Floodlights (Rear facing)
Starboard side walkthrough door
8’ locking rod locker – Port Side
Top
Simrad Halo 24 Radar
Simrad HS60 GPS/Compass
Shakespeare 6225 – 8’ VHF antenna
Shakespeare 5420-XT Little Giant FM Antenna
Stryker LED Spotlight
Marinco Dual Trumpet Horn
8 Aluminum Rocket Launchers on roof overhang
Hella Marine NaviLED All Round White Navigation Lamp
Electronics:
2 x 12” Simrad EVO 3 Chartplotters w/Vancouver Island Navionics
Airmar SS175HW – 1kW thru hull transducer to be hung off transom
***Possible 3D Transducer – TBD***
Simrad RS40 VHF
Simrad NAC-2 AutoPilot
Simrad RPU-80 Pump
Simrad WR10 Wireless Remote
Fusion Apollo MS RA770 Touch Head Unit
4 x Fusion 7.7” Chrome 280 watt LED speakers
1 x Fusion Sub
Polk Audio 5 Channel Amp
Cuddy
Jabsco Lite Flush Electric Toilet w/holding tank
LED Lighting
Accessories
ACR Globalfix Epirb – Auto Release
Bennet 12” x 12” Bolt Electric Trim Tabs
Bennet AutoTrim Pro Controller
Lewmar Windlass – TBD
Whale 1300gph auto bilge
Whale 3000gph manual bilge
Freshwater tank
Saltwater Washdown - stern, port side
2 x Group 27 starter batteries
1 x Group 31 AGM House Battery
Saviour Battery Trays x 3
OceanLED Sport Series S3116 Blue Underwater Lights x 2
Scotty HP Downriggers
Let the debt begin!
WW
The investigation took the marine surveyor months to figure out, in fact it wasn't until he solicited help from Daigle that they were able to pinpoint the issue. The exact cause ended up being a failed weld in the starboard/transom corner. It was letting in approximately 1 TBSP per second which he said equaled to approximately 100 gallons/day. They couldn’t tell me if it was a poor weld or a structural issue but at this point it no longer matters to me. I stayed very quiet about it as I didn’t feel that it was fair to speak about it until it was determined what caused it to sink. I know that some of you warned me about RH Boats and you can now say I told you so. Anyway, I’m on to bigger and better things!
I’ve decided to go with a Cope Design – Cortes Island 30’ with pod to be fabricated by Leon at Cutting Edge Aluminum in Campbell River. Leon is an Aussie who has been fabricating aluminum boats for over 20 years. He’s built 3 Cope Design boats so far. I spoke with Bruce about the quality of his previous boats and he highly recommended Leon. Bruce said that he won’t endorse someone if he hasn’t personally inspected his work and said that I’m in good hands! I had Bruce’s team make some customizations to the plan which I think will make it near perfect for me. There will be nearly 10’ of rear deck space which is great for jigging.
This is what I’m planning for my build. I’m open to suggestions on some things (except power) so fire away if you have ideas.
2019 Cope Designed – Cortes Island 30
Color: TBD
Power: Twin 300 Evinrude G2’s w RX4 props
Kicker: Evinrude 15HO Kicker
Fuel: 120 Gallons / 545 Litres
Cab:
Seats – Black Corbin with Shockwave Suspension Modules x 2
Table with bench – Port
Bench with storage - Starboard
LED Style Cup Holders
Small sink with a bank of drawers
ProMariner TruePower Inverter/Battery Charger Combo
USB Charge Ports and 12v lighter outlet
Hella Marine NaviLED Navigation Lights
Aft Deck:
Doors and windows by AJR
Offset cabin door to starboard side
24” x 16” helm – Starboard
16” x 16” storage - Port
Dual Premium Binnacles
Waterproof USB Charger
iTroll for kicker
Evinrude iDock System
Custom Drawer Tackle Station
Large insulated infloor fish box – 165 US Gallons
Transom fish box w/aerator (still working on details)
Hella Marine Sea Hawk-XLB LED Floodlights (Rear facing)
Starboard side walkthrough door
8’ locking rod locker – Port Side
Top
Simrad Halo 24 Radar
Simrad HS60 GPS/Compass
Shakespeare 6225 – 8’ VHF antenna
Shakespeare 5420-XT Little Giant FM Antenna
Stryker LED Spotlight
Marinco Dual Trumpet Horn
8 Aluminum Rocket Launchers on roof overhang
Hella Marine NaviLED All Round White Navigation Lamp
Electronics:
2 x 12” Simrad EVO 3 Chartplotters w/Vancouver Island Navionics
Airmar SS175HW – 1kW thru hull transducer to be hung off transom
***Possible 3D Transducer – TBD***
Simrad RS40 VHF
Simrad NAC-2 AutoPilot
Simrad RPU-80 Pump
Simrad WR10 Wireless Remote
Fusion Apollo MS RA770 Touch Head Unit
4 x Fusion 7.7” Chrome 280 watt LED speakers
1 x Fusion Sub
Polk Audio 5 Channel Amp
Cuddy
Jabsco Lite Flush Electric Toilet w/holding tank
LED Lighting
Accessories
ACR Globalfix Epirb – Auto Release
Bennet 12” x 12” Bolt Electric Trim Tabs
Bennet AutoTrim Pro Controller
Lewmar Windlass – TBD
Whale 1300gph auto bilge
Whale 3000gph manual bilge
Freshwater tank
Saltwater Washdown - stern, port side
2 x Group 27 starter batteries
1 x Group 31 AGM House Battery
Saviour Battery Trays x 3
OceanLED Sport Series S3116 Blue Underwater Lights x 2
Scotty HP Downriggers
Let the debt begin!
WW