St Kilda Boat Sales - 27 Open (Runabout) - Custom

27 Open (Runabout) - Custom

Customize Your Boat

 

In October 2008, the Caribbean 27 Open (Runabout), quietly replaces the 26 Open (Runabout) which is to be no-longer manufactured by Caribbean. The Caribbean 27 Open (Runabout) which is a completely brand new hull, created from a fresh mould, the 27 is now both longer and wider, and still powered by the economical: Twin Mercruiser 220hp 4.3L V6 MPI Sterndrives. She is a high performance styled Runabout, the perfect day-boat and her layout is very versatile and can be customized quite easily, particularly now with the additional beam and length of this 27foot vessel.

The Caribbean 27 (Open) Runabout offers plenty of space, a wide beam and huge cockpit room to facilitate the customization of her layout. Customizing can make her into the perfect day boat for your family and corporate entertaining pleasure.

You may have seen one our of many customized Bertram 23, 25 or the recently replaced Caribbean 26 Open down on the Mornington Peninsula or around Queenscliff. They are really eye catching with their individual layouts; they are quite a talking point around the marinas.

The new size of Caribbean 27 Open (Runabout) gives additional space both in terms of length and width in the cockpit area, particulary created to enhance the wide open space for your customisation works, leaving ample more room for your imagination to run wild....


What works can be done?

 

  • Teak Deck (Hand-Laid, including: swim platform and side-steps)
  • Single-level floor (remove steps)
  • Installation of 12v Refrigeration
  • Sweeping lounges either; port or starboard-side or both
  • Conversion of engine box cover to double sun-lounge
  • Relocation of battery switches, deck showers etc
  • Upholstery of  lounges using original factory materials with Caribbean logo’s
  • New vessel Bimini and Storm Covers (inserts above windscreen)
  • Installation of  marine electronics inc: iPod input, Sounders, GPS, Chart-Plotters, AM/FM CD, TV’s, Freezers etc

The process to create the boat of your dreams is really quite simple as we project manage the entire process for you.

The hard part is usually agreeing on the vessels layout with your family, as your choices are virtually unlimited. Usually only restricted by your imagination, or your budget.

The easiest way to create the boat of your dreams is to start with a new Caribbean boat, ordered from us.  We are delighted to create a fixed-price agreement for the supply and fit-out of your new Caribbean 27 (Open) Runabout.

List of works required to replicate "Maggie"
(1mb Acrobat .pdf)
Note: Maggie is a C26 Open vessel, not the new C27 Open.


Where do you start? Our simple guide

 

  • Think about what you want to do with your boat and share ideas with your friends
  • Take photos of some layouts that you may have seen so we can incorporate into your design.
  • Use our vessel floorplan to make some rough sketches of what you would like to change or create.
  • Let us show you a couple of boats that we have already customized, here at St Kilda Marina.
  • We will co-ordinate all of the required marine trades and offer you a fixed price quotation for all of the works. All works will be carried out here at our Marina and Service Centre.
  • Depending on your level of customization and the time of the year (weather dependant) the process can take anywhere from 2 – 6 weeks.

Design Showcase

 

Below are digital photos of one our proudest creations, notice the useable spaces, clean lines and attention to detail on this 2006 Caribbean 26 (Open) Runabout. ‘Maggie’ was customized for her owner in August -September 2006 and handed over to the owner in early October.


Owners Brief

 

The brief from Maggie’s owner was to create a “truly-usable, entertainment vessel” for his teenage family. He didn’t want to fish, but just simply relax in the sun and entertain….He also didn't have time to get involved in the works, he just wanted us to “do it all” for him..

The owner ordered a brand new Caribbean 26 (Open) Runabout from us, and we carried out all of the works for him, overseeing the entire project.


Price of Customization

 

This is totally dependant on what customization you require.

Give us a call to discuss your needs. The beauty of customizing a new vessel directly from the Caribbean factory, is that we can order her in a very basic form to begin with, without her internal fixtures or fittings which will usually be removed anyway. Therefore minimizing the cost, before we begin the process….


Floorplan

 

  • Print-out this floorplan
  • Simply, trace over the top on plain paper, your desired changes and modifications.
  • Give us a couple of different layouts so we can discuss the functionality with you.
  • Lets us price the entire customisation for you!!

    Print, Design N' Play (Note: It's an Acrobat .pdf - 1mb)

Caribbean 27 (Open) Runabout - Floorplan


Next Steps

 

Give Darren at Boat Sales Office a call on: 03) 9525-5500 or 0418-379 369 to discuss your ideas and plans.

Our expert vessel knowledge and eye for detail will make this process simple and easy.