L A U N C H I N G

Khristy Michelle

Owner: John Williams, Stonington, ME

Designer: Peter Kass

Builder: John’s Bay Boat Company

Finisher: John’s Bay Boat Company

Power: Cummins QSM 8.3 liter – 500HP

Speed: 22 knots

Dimensions: 44' 1" x 14’x 4' 4"

Fishery: Lobster

Gear: ZF 2.5 : 1

Propeller: Nautilus Marine Hardware – 28 x 30

Shaft: 2” SS Aquamet – Rose Marine

Steering: Hydraulic – Lonnie’s

Hardware: RE Thomas Marine Hardware

Electronics: Blackmore Marine Electronics

Windows: Custom – John’s Bay Boat Company

Comments: Khristy Michelle is a departure from current lobster boat design trends. She is longer and leaner than what is most often built today. The boat’s performance reflects that difference in fuel consumption, a quieter and smoother ride, and better weight hauling capacity.