Articles by: Atlas Boatworks

White gelcoat is sprayed into the bow of a red boat mold

Atlas Boatworks 2024 Demo Boat

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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A diagram of a hull highlighting the lifting strakes in red on the bottom.

Hull Strakes: An introduction

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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A satellite image of the Farrington Point Boat Ramp on Jordan Lake in Chatham County North Carolina

Farrington Point Boat Ramp

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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