Conch
27
1994–Current
“Since 1968, Edey & Duff, Ltd., has been doing what co-founders Mait Edey and Peter Duff set out to do — build affordable boats of exceptional quality. The Conch 27 is built one boat at a time, use the best materials, the finest craftsmanship. Fished by professional anglers, she is strong, fast, economical and best of all practical. The Conch wins the prize for uncluttered fishing space, hands down. The hull was very impressive, well-balanced and responsive.”
–SaltWater Sportsman Magazine
EDITOR NOTES: Conch boats were originally made by Edey and Duff in Massachusetts. Built on a Hunt-designed hull, the Conch is cored from the bottom up resulting in relatively light boat for her size. Sold factory-direct, power options include a single or twin outboard motors or a diesel inboard. About 97 of the original Conch 27s were built by Edey & Duff before acquisition of the brand by R&R Boatworks in 2005,
Additional notes (BoatUS)
Overview: Semicustom center console built by New England–based Edey & Duff appeals to sportfishing purists.@Features: Wide 9-foot beam provides roomy cockpit with in-floor livewell aft, huge insulated fishbox forward. Typical features include T-top with electronics box, deluxe leaning post, dual washdowns, pop-up cleats, forward console seat. Fiberglass engine cowling/work surface is distinctive touch.@Comments: Hull is fully cored. Meticulous finish.@Performance: Single Yamaha 250 four-stroke delivers a top speed of just over 35 knots.