Is the Irwin Citation a good boat?

Is the Irwin Citation a good boat?

The boat has a big rig, well balanced between mainsail and jib, and as you can expect from Ted Irwin’s design board, it is a good sailing boat. With a PHRF rating around 160, it is slightly slower than other cruiser/racers of that era, like the C & C 34, but it will make good passages, especially off the wind.

Does Brunswick own Sea Ray?

Brunswick owns both brands. The combined facility will be called the Brunswick Fiberglass Boat Technology Center. Sea Ray product development will continue there, Kubera said. Some Florida Sea Ray employees may be able to transfer to other Brunswick-owned boat marques.

What happened to Sea Ray?

today announced it has ended the sale process for its Sea Ray business, including the Meridian brand. Brunswick said it will retain and revitalize Sea Ray and leverage its premium brand to capitalize on growth opportunities in its sport boat and cruiser product categories.

Is Sea Ray going out of business?

“They’re not shutting down the brand. Brunswick has done a good job communicating that it’s going to be around for service and warranty.” Sea Ray is focusing on outboard boats from 24 to 40 feet.

Is Sea Ray still in business?

Sea Ray Boats is an American manufacturer that produces recreational motorboats. It currently operates as part of the Brunswick Boat Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation. U.S.

Is the Irwin 37 a good boat?

From the outset the Irwin 37 was a roomy, appealing cruising boat that was once described as the Chevrolet Belair of the boat market. Her greatest appeal was to the sailor/owner who is not into tradition, sailing performance, elegance, construction details, or investment.

What is the Irwin 37 joint made of?

Contrary to common industry practice, the joint in the Irwin 37 consists of overlapping flanges joined with a polyester slurry and fastened on about 6″ centers with stainless steel self-tapping screws. Most builders now use a semirigid adhesive and bolts, a technique we favor.

What are some common problems with Irwin 37s?

Problems commonly found on examination of Irwin 37s include deteriorated deck core resulting from poorly bedded deck fittings, damage to the lightly constructed deck to hull joint from minor impacts with docks and pilings and indentations in the bottom that resulted from placing inadequately cured hulls on building cradle stands.

Should I buy an Irwin 37 with a drop-leaf cabin table?

On the other side, the bulkhead-mounted fold-up, drop-leaf cabin table will not survive the first fall against it when a powerboat leaves a wake. It might not even withstand the weight of a rib roast. The first thing we would do after buying an Irwin 37 that still had the stock table is find ourselves a rugged, attractive fixed cabin table.