And…we’re off! Picking up where we left off last time, we are going to delve into the world of small parts. The Atlas Boatworks 23F is a pretty simple boat by design. We’ve worked hard to make sure that you don’t have a ton of parts so the boat is […]
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Keepin’ On Alright, as promised in our last post, we are continuing the journey of our 2024 demo boat by talking about the different types of fiberglass that we have used. If you missed that post then back up the bookmobile and go back here and check it out. There […]
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Next Steps Welcome back! We are walking, step-by-step, through the building of our 2024 Atlas Boatworks 23F demo boat. Last week we talked about the skin coat. If you missed that, throw it in reverse and go back here and read that. This week we are going to dive into […]
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Next Steps Thanks for joining us again for the building of our Atlas Boatworks 2024 demo boat. In our last post, we talked about choosing the hull color (We went with white; see why here) and then spraying that color gelcoat into the mold. If you missed that post, go […]
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Our own custom-built boat Atlas Boatworks is a semi-custom boat builder. That means that we build the hull, center console, and livewell (essentially all the fiberglass parts) the same every time. Then you, as the customer, get to do the fun part. You get to choose all the accessories and […]
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Strakes Among the many features that enhance a center console fishing boat, bay boat, or flats boat’s performance and efficiency, strakes stand out as a crucial element. But what exactly are strakes, and how do they impact a powerboat’s performance? In this post, we will dive into what strakes are, […]
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Ramblins’ This is my 15th year attending the Raleigh Convention Center Boat Show. I know that because I have a 15 year-old and I’ll never forget my wife waddling around the show when she was 9 months pregnant. At some point we added in a trip to The Pit, our favorite bbq […]
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Jordan Lake is the bigger of the two major lakes in the Triangle region of North Carolina (Falls Lake is the other). These two lakes provide the majority of the drinking water for the Triangle. They also represent the majority of boating opportunities. Both lakes are popular with kayakers, fishermen, […]
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As a rule, the Atlas Boatworks 23F is designed to be simple. The idea is that we are all about a clean, hardworking, easy-to-maintain boat that will last for generations to come. To that end, we often forego some of the fancier things in exchange for ease of mind. Well, […]
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In the world of center console fishing boats, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance their experience on the water. One trend that has gained significant traction is the use of removable coolers as multi-functional assets, serving not only as storage for refreshments but also as […]
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