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All American Marine, Inc., launches 42’ research vessel for California Department of Fish & Game

Bellingham, WA—March 2003—All American Marine, Inc., recently announced the launch of a new, state-of-the-art 42’ research vessel the New Alosa, built for the California Department of Fish & Game.

The boat, capable of long-lining, small seining, and gill netting, will be used for testing fisheries in the San Francisco Bay and Delta region. Biologists onboard will be monitoring such aspects of the ecosystem as fish quantities, health of the marine population, and migratory patterns through tagging programs. The boat will also be available for other regional agencies to conduct marine research.

Measuring 42' x 14.5', the boat accommodates six crew members and displaces 31,000 pounds fully laden. During initial sea trials, the vessel ran flat in the turns with a slow roll at just under 20 knots fully fueled—a smooth, quiet ride. “It’s a boat that does 20 knots and weighs over 30,000 pounds, yet when you crank the wheel hard over it doesn’t roll side to side,” said designer Stewart Everest of NorthSound Marine, Inc.

The Sea Bright hull, fashioned after an early design used by East Coast fishermen, offers fuel efficiency, a tantalizing speed-to-weight ratio, and stability even in rough weather. “Those three things are really what sell this hull,” said Everest. “All of the Sea Brights I’ve designed in the last six to eight years have been incredibly efficient—pretty much off the scale.” Chuck Reiley, one of the co-captains who helped deliver the vessel to California, said, “We had the boat in every type of sea state imaginable, from 20’ swells and 20-30 knot winds to flat-out glass. The New Alosa was very stable in all conditions, and handled so well that we used the autopilot the entire trip, even in the roughest sea conditions!” Adding to its stability is the fact that the vessel’s Volvo TAMD 122P engine and fuel tank sit down within the pod at and below waterline, creating a lower center of gravity that helps stability, even in rough seas. “In ten-foot seas it acts like it’s in two-foot seas,” said Everest. Its pod design also allows a low shaft angle on the propeller, creating greater thrust.

After a recent visit to Bellingham to witness sea trials, Mike Silva of the California Department of Fish & Game stated, “All American Marine puts out a superior product and has some dedicated people working for them. The boat and its systems are so well laid out, and so simple that if it ever comes to where there will be multiple operators, the transition will be smooth and quickly become second nature.” Stewart Everest added, “I’m in awe at how beautiful a job they did—it’s incredible how clean every weld is. The end product is just fantastic.”

All American Marine, Inc. was started in 1987 by Pat Pitsch and developed a strong reputation for building commercial fishing boats for California, Washington, and Alaska fisheries at very competitive rates. Since then, All American Marine, Inc., has been designing and constructing innovative, custom-made passenger and sport fishing catamarans, commercial fishing boats, six-pack charter boats, and workboats.

“We’re excited to have such a top-notch crew here—the craftsmen, fabricators, welders, and systems and interior specialists—to carry out Stewart’s design,” said Matt Mullett, CEO and co-owner of All American Marine. “Because of that, we’re able to provide some of the best boats for the money.”

For more information on All American Marine, Inc., call 360-647-7602, or visit their Web site at http://www.allamericanmarine.com.