It seemed so long ago but only last fall when Hollywood came to town. The movie ‘The Proposal’ starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds brought one of our Wasque 26’s to the set. The movie is due to be released next month. We are hoping the boating scenes made the cut and not the cutting room floor! Of course, the Wasque 26 is just as beautiful as the leading lady…..
It has been a busy year here at CW Hood Yachts. With much talk of the economy, political changes and how everything will look “down the road”, we are focused on servicing our customers with quality workmanship and creating an enjoyable upcoming boating season.
As our Wasque 26 owners are awaiting the first signs of spring, a new 42′ beauty is awaiting her debut. The Hood 42 is near completion as the engines, systems and interior are installed.
On the drawing board is a new 30′ daysailer. She will be a quick, well balanced little yacht as is customary with all Hood designed sailboats! Her timeless beauty and affordable price will be much appreciated in today’s market.
Other goings on… The C.W. Hood design crew is working with Styr Diesel to be the first New England Downeast hull with this promising hybrid power.
The shop is busy sanding and fairing. The cockpit deck and super structure have been fit and all is taking shape. Interior and systems are coming together nicely.
The twin 550hp Cummins engines are due to arrive this week. Highly customized signature details such as aft glass bulkheads, pneumatic sliding panels, ergonomic helm station, chocks, etc. have all been designed in-house and construction is well underway.
Check back again for progress on the final fit and fairing which will take place over the upcoming weeks.
It may have been a wet and cold first day, but the weather turned for the better on Saturday and the crowds came out for the Maine Boat, Homes and Harbors Show. We brought along “Field Trip” a Wasque 26 that makes her home in West Boothbay Harbor. She gleamed in the sunshine and welcomed many aboard to proudly show off her craftsmanship.
