MANY OF TODAY’S OFFSHORE ANGLING platforms measuring 30 feet or less are outboard-powered center consoles, but Winter Custom offers a unique alternative to this uniformity with their exquisite 30 Express. Designed and assembled with many of the same luxurious attributes and amenities featured on lavish tournament boats traveling the world, this tremendously capable pocket battlewagon packs a heavy punch.
As a true custom builder, Tim Winters sets out to make every vessel produced perfectly suited to the requests of the buyer. Delcie, the manufacturer’s 21st hull, is a 30-foot express that is a glowing example of the manufacturer’s dedication to providing platforms that strictly adhere to the buyer’s proposed specifications.
Aside from its shorter length, this vessel displays a striking resemblance to the revered cold-molded sportfish yacht design seen all over the world. After taking that time-tested design and pairing it with the vast array of modern features available, the result is a modestly sized platform with abilities well beyond its stature.
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