Hydrolift Boats

[andymach23]

Anyone heard of these? These are awesome machines from Norway. Especially the S-24 and S-24R models. There is a pretty good video of some in action if you navigate to that model on the site.<br /><br />Well worth a drool!<br /><br /> http://www.hydrolift.com/

 

[stevens]

Re: Hydrolift Boats

They're made right here in my hometown, Fredrikstad, and I see them all the time. Absolutely great boats for going fast in, and very seaworthy. Here's my personal favorite (wish I had one):<br /><br />

<br /><br />They're quite pricey, even for here, but you can pick up a used 24 or a 28-29 foot for about USD 70.000,- (see all the used boat ads on this link: www.finn.no )<br /><br />They had a fire in their factory a few weeks ago, but they're adamant that they'll rebuild in time for next year's deliveries. See this link: Local newspaper article <br /><br />

<br /><br />The owner, Mr. Baard Eker (that's him in the picture) is a local maverick that has successfully built several companies and is now also into offshore racing as a hobby (see below). He still hasn't made any money from building boats, though, although there ought to be a world market for such world class speed boats.<br /><br />

<br /><br />EDIT: The pictures were linked from the local newspaper (www.f-b.no) and they seem to move their files around every so often. So, if the pictures don't show up, they've moved them again.

 

[andymach23]

Re: Hydrolift Boats

Stevens<br /><br />Cheers for the info. I had a look at the for sale link. The s24 featured is real nice. Hydrolift are definitey something special and are refreshingly different designs. The attention to detail is superb.<br /> <br />The S24 is definitely one of my all time favourites.