Description:
Deep V Fishing Boat Outboard – Custom-Made Replica Boat
Inspired by the Donzi Sweet 16, the Deep V Fishing Boat Outboard is a performance-driven fishing boat design, widely appreciated for its deep-V hull that delivers excellent stability, smooth handling, and reliable performance in choppy waters. Originally developed to meet the demands of sport fishing, this design is equally suitable for leisure cruising, offering a perfect balance of functionality, safety, and speed.
Our workshop builds this custom-made replica entirely by hand using premium materials such as Western Red Cedar, Mahogany, Teak, and US -made Hexcel fiberglass with System Three marine spar varnish. The Deep V hull is carefully shaped to ensure efficient water entry, reduced impact, and superior control when powered by an outboard engine. Traditional boatbuilding techniques are combined with contemporary reinforcement methods to guarantee strength, durability, and long-term performance.
Characterized by clean lines, a practical deck layout, and a spacious cockpit, the Deep V Fishing Boat Outboard is designed with comfort and usability in mind. The handcrafted wooden finishes highlight the boat’s artisanal quality, while seating arrangements, storage, fishing features, hardware, and overall finishes can be fully customized to suit your preferences. This replica is an ideal choice for those seeking a unique, high-performance wooden fishing boat with timeless appeal.
Key Specifications & Features:
Length: 16 feet 6 inches (approx.)
Beam: 6 feet 10 inches to 7 feet
Draft: 1 foot (drive up) to 1 foot 11 inches (drive down)
Hull Type: Deep-Vee with 24-degree deadrise
Power Options: Historically equipped with MerCruiser or Volvo Penta sterndrives (V6 or V8 options)
Weight: Approximately 1,845 lbs (net)
Fuel Capacity: 30 gallons
Design: Known for its sports car-like appearance, white/red color schemes, and aft-facing "spotter" seat
Every wooden boat crafted by us is built from authentic classic wooden boat plans, with full credit given to the original designers. For each custom commission, we acquire the appropriate plans and construct the boat to order—offering both full-size vessels and finely detailed scale models
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Note:
* Price applies to the wooden hull only (Not include motor or hardwares or shipping).
History:
The Deep V Fishing Boat Outboard is based on the Deep-V hull concept, a revolutionary boat design developed in the late 1950s to improve performance and safety in rough water conditions. Unlike flat-bottom or shallow-V boats, the deep-V hull allowed vessels to cut through waves more smoothly, offering greater stability and control at higher speeds.
Rather than being tied to a single historic model or brand, the Deep V Fishing Boat Outboard represents a design philosophy that has shaped modern fishing and recreational boats for decades. Today, this proven hull form is widely adopted and reinterpreted by custom boatbuilders, combining classic craftsmanship with modern materials and performance expectations.