Huckins Announces New Atlantic 44 Jet Drive – A High-Tech Classic

JACKSONVILLE, FL, APRIL 10, 2008 (The Boating Channel)

Custom boat builder Huckins Yacht Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Florida, has announced the construction of their Atlantic 44 Jet Drive motor yacht. Following in the wake of the Linwood 56 Jet Drive, the Atlantic 44 Jet Drive will also be a first of its kind, slated for completion in October.

According to the company, the Atlantic 44 Jet Drive, built on Huckins’ famous Quadraconic hull, will combine elegant styles of the mid 20th century with modern high-tech amenities and the latest in marine technology. The interior and exterior design will be completely tailored to fit the desires of the owners of this one-of-a-kind yacht, who have already named the boat “American Dream.”

The Hamilton 322 jet drives – with a full electronic Blue Arrow System, paired with twin Cummins QSB 480 hp on the Huckins hull – will allow the yacht to navigate easily through even the shallowest of water – less than 30-inches of draft. The engines, accessible via the cockpit, will accelerate “American Dream” to an estimated cruising speed of 28 knots and an estimated top speed of 33 knots.

The interior of this “American Dream” will include everything needed to feel right at home, including rich, luxurious joinerwork and hardware such as hand-oiled brass fixtures, granite countertops and mahogany and holly soles. Every detail has been addressed.

The entire forward accommodation, normally comprising two staterooms, will be designed for one very large stateroom with enough space for a king size berth and a creatively situated dressing area.

The second level will be complete with a full gourmet galley, dining area and lounging area with a slide out double berth converted from the deep tufted leather sofa.

The main helm, with custom seating for the first mate and space to entertain guests, will be located on the upper level. Along the aft portion will be a U-shape lounging settee and cocktail/luncheon table. The bridge area will have three points of egress that allow for good traffic flow over the spacious side decks and forward.

The 80-year-old yacht-building company is recognized as one of the oldest continuously family-owned boat builders in the United States. Huckins defines its mission as: “One at a time. One of a kind.”

For more information about Huckins Yacht Corporation or to speak with a Huckins representative, contact Laura D’Abbondanza at 407-629-9484 ext. 228.