Herley elite 8 enclosed launched!

[chocolatemoose]

So we have just finished and launched the first enclosed Herley elite 8 . A bit different to the first two hulls. With enclosed head . Dinette and seadeck flooring . Big thanks to this forum for offering all kinds of support and suggestions during the design and build phase https://www.thehulltruth.com/images/smilies/smile.gif
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[gunna]

Beautiful set up. I need to win Lotto.

[stevet]

Absolutely beautiful - love it

[Out-Station]

Looks awsome Moose. Love the way you have that bi-fold cabin door setup so you can use that reverse side of that decky seat so well with the slide out sink unit etc. What would this one weigh on an alloy trailer?
Scott

[Ducksnutz]

Stunning mate!

[Lovey80]

Those lines are sexy A/F. Well finished boat. I’m also interested in the weight full of fuel.

[stevet]

A lot of us have our eyes on a large lotto prize

[Dignity]

Just a question Moose, it appears that there is a lot of accessories, comforts etc on the port side of that lovely vessel, does that have any effect on the balance of the boat or was it taken into consideration in the overall placement.

[stevej]

I couldn’t even afford to buy the toilet setup lol

lovely looking boat any videos of it running into a bit of weather and swell ?

[baitable]

If I was a betting man still north of 3.5 t bmt… Hondas ain’t light and that fit out in the cabin is far more extensive than an average boat of that size. Beautiful fit out and design…

[chocolatemoose]

thank you everbody it really means a lot. its been a long long long process "and we have a few new and exciting things in the works"

to answer some questions

Yeah this marque does lean into the upper end scale of premium boats for sure, it isnt a budget boat, but we wanted to offer something that does have high quality stamped "and only getting started,! wait till you see my stupid personal boat"
with a herley made light weight trailer this version still goes over 3.5t so we dont even try to say its a 3.5t boat. its a 4.5t trailer boat "under that" but its not about being a light weight option. these boats own their solid status. they do not pound. nothig rattles, its a big boat for sure.

the boat has a very shallow 8 degree transom deadrise, with all the hardwear etc she does sit planted. i was n the 9mt boat today and it was like standing on concrete. "still havnt turned on the gyro"


we set out to create "or re launch" the best alloy boats in australasia.. the world in some cases. there are things we still wish to keep enhancing. being a bespoke builder though that is more than possible with our boats

FYI..... 6.5mt anyone????

[disorderly]

we set out to create "or re launch" the best alloy boats in australasia.. the world in some cases. there are things we still wish to keep enhancing. being a bespoke builder though that is more than possible with our boats

FYI..... 6.5mt anyone????

The Herley design is very pleasing on the eye thats for sure...

Moose I'm just wondering what you see is the appeal of a painted tinny vs a glass boat in this style.?

For instance a Jeanneau (link below) which are one of the more popular in this luxury category..

https://www.boatsales.com.au/boats/details/2023-jeanneau-merry-fisher-895/OAG-AD-21156611/?Cr=1

[chocolatemoose]

The Herley design is very pleasing on the eye thats for sure...

Moose I'm just wondering what you see is the appeal of a painted tinny vs a glass boat in this style.?

For instance a Jeanneau (link below) which are one of the more popular in this luxury category..

https://www.boatsales.com.au/boats/details/2023-jeanneau-merry-fisher-895/OAG-AD-21156611/?Cr=1


i def have a lot to say about jeanneau lol. they are indeed a very groovy boat and value for money,

the plate alloy option is just anotgher option, we can modify and change alloy a lot easier than glass. that and they are battleships with strength,