Building boats from Hourston glascraft molds

[Ewan Cadger]

We are working on launching a new line of boats using the original Hourston Glascraft molds. It will be a 2021 launch. Let me know if anyone is interested.

Keep me on your list please.

 

[seabeyond]

Anyone know what happened here? I sent a message through their site last year and didn't recieve a response. Just followed up. Wondering if supply chain or some other issues got the better of heritage before they laid their first hull up...

 

[ab1752]

White noise, nothing. Too bad as there appears to be a market out there, perhaps they're waiting until hull 1 is complete to really sell the dazzle instead of relying upon a vaguely functional website.

 

[Eden Island]

Meanwhile, the collector value of original Hourstons must be rising

 

[Lookout]

Anyone know what happened here? I sent a message through their site last year and didn't recieve a response. Just followed up. Wondering if supply chain or some other issues got the better of heritage before they laid their first hull up...

Was thinking about this the other day. Did anyone ever hear what happened, or where the molds are now?

 

[kaelc]

Was thinking about this the other day. Did anyone ever hear what happened, or where the molds are now?

I was chatting with one of the owners of NMI was it them or Ranger tug cutwater that was going to build them? They all looked a little frazzled to build one off boats for someone else

 

[Eden Island]

Link to website

Heritage Boats | An Iconic West Coast Legend Returns

Whether your pleasure is fishing, crabbing or just cruising you will love the space, performance & handling built into all Heritage Boats.

heritageboat.ca

I hope it works out . Will there be a boat or two at the Vancovuer Boat Show?

The website appears to be dead now. Anybody know what's up with their plans?

 

[Lookout]

Has anyone heard an update about the status of the hull moulds or who bought the rights to the name?

 

[ab1752]

Nothing in terms of an update. You could call blue star motors who acquired the buildings and assets (including moulds apparently) and ask if they have leads for you.

 

[ship happens]

Has anyone heard an update about the status of the hull moulds or who bought the rights to the name?

Call Stuart @ stuarts yachts. Use the googles

 

[ab1752]

Stuart has the small moulds for sure.

 

[Whole in the Water]

Does this include the 23 foot model?

 

[RDale]

The website appears to be dead now. Anybody know what's up with their plans?

Hi. Sorry we went dark there. Covid and supply chain issues had made startup impossible. Things are starting to move now. Have been working on other projects. Time to restart the Heritage boats. Working to bring production back to BC. Short term I’ll try to stay up to date here and answer any questions. I would love to hear more about what options and features people would want. All boats will be under $250k.

 

[Fixit]

250k$?? for a Hourston?

 

[the gambler]

250k$?? for a Hourston?

lol. this ^
I guess 'under 250k' could be anything but REALLY? $240k for a Hourston?

ps RDale- Going dark for two years with a dead website and coming back on Friday night at 11:45 to announce your 'restart' doesn't exactly inspire a lot of confidence.
Not trying to be a jerk....just saying.

 

[walleyes]

250k$?? for a Hourston?

I geuss we will have to see what the product looks like. If its the same boat that Hurston made with painted plywood interiors dating back to the 60’s then yah sounds pricey but I'm sure they will be modernized and improved on. A 23’ glass boat with todays bells and whistles easily pushes the 250’s. What does a new 24’ Grady cost or a 24’ Sea Sport ?

If this comes through be very interesting to see them.

 

[Dorman Point]

There’s another thread on here bemoaning the loss of another local fiberglass builder. Personally, I’m disappointed to see all the local ‘glass builders disappearing. I say even the prospect of someone nearby giving it a go with the bones of a proven hull is intriguing. I will be watching with interest.

 

[Eden Island]

There’s another thread on here bemoaning the loss of another local fiberglass builder. Personally, I’m disappointed to see all the local ‘glass builders disappearing. I say even the prospect of someone nearby giving it a go with the bones of a proven hull is intriguing. I will be watching with interest.

When my 23 Hourston was rebuilt in 2006, we priced an equivalent new one at $160K. That didn't include trailer, downriggers, electronic charting, etc. So think $180K or so. What would that be in 2023 after 17 years of inflation? Maybe $240K?

 

[Eden Island]

When my 23 Hourston was rebuilt in 2006, we priced an equivalent new one at $160K. That didn't include trailer, downriggers, electronic charting, etc. So think $180K or so. What would that be in 2023 after 17 years of inflation? Maybe $240K?

By the way, my rebuild was done the way any new Heritage boats should be -- foam stringers heavily glassed in, all holes thru the plywood transom drilled oversize and filled with epoxy before the final hole was drilled. There should be no rot issues in my lifetime

 

[pachito]

240k, slighty more than the 17k my dad paid for a new 26' in 1977 lol. 1 complete rebuild ,3x power and still love her