30 Foot Custom Fred Heim Offshore Wood Runabout with Custom Trailor
2005 Custom Fred Heim
Description
The Patriot is a 30' custom-built offshore sports runabout. The hull is a 3 aerated step design, cold mold West system, constructed using one layer of ¼ Ocumez marine grade plywood with Honduras mahogany ½ " over qtr. planking on exterior.
Framing consists of mahogany. Decks are stained mahogany, west system (no screws). Finish is stained light mahogany. It is fitted with a GM 540CI, 620HP engine which has a variable pitch Pulse Drive out unit with a Surface Prop. The interior features vinyl roll and pleated seats for five, Twin Bilge pumps, Stereo Radio, Tonneau and mooring covers. It also has a remote control engine hatch cover, Head.
It rides on a custom-built Load-Rite twin torsion axle trailer with 16" polished aluminum wheels with Michelin tires, spare and electric winch.
This is another one of Fred Heim's museum quality masterpieces. Fred has been building boats for 45 years which includes several one-of-a-kind vessels.
Stats:
Boat is located in Sudbury, MA
28 hours on run gauge
Draft: 2' 3", Beam: 7' 6"
Fuel Tanks: Twin 36 gallons each
Dry Weight: 6200lbs
Cruising Speed: 40 knots, Maximum Speed: 65+ knots.
(Over$300,000 replacement cost)