AMERICAN CUSTOM YACHTS, INC., 6800 S.W. JACK JAMES DRIVE, STUART, FL 34997 • (772) 221-9100 Fax (772) 288-4993 Web Site: www.americancustomyachts.com E-Mail: acy@gate.net

VOLUME 39 - 2007

NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM AMERICAN CUSTOM YACHTSREMEMBER

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Laid up on a plasma-cut steel jig, the keel and stringers on theACY42 are in place and being faired.

The new ACY42 can be customized to accommodatea variety of power options.

Construction Begins on New ACY42 Express YachtACY recently turned concept into reality with construction com-

mencing on its first express-style yacht. Designed for a loyal ACYcustomer seeking a truly custom fishing machine that’s easy tomaintain, this 42-foot walk-around sportfisherman will feature twoV-bunks, a large galley and full-size head. The vessel will be pow-ered by three or four outboard motors.

“Our client is a serious tournament fisherman who wants toeliminate the possibility of any downtime during events,”explained ACY’s New Boat Construction Supervisor Randy Deaton.“With outboards, engine repairs are much easier, and there isalways an option of dropping or switching out a motor, if need-ed. The owner plans to keep a pit crew on hand during tourna-ments to address any mechanical issues, so the boat can alwaysbe up and running in a matter of hours.”

“There are a lot of people who would love to own an ACY,but don’t have the need for a full size sportfisherman,” addedACY General Manager Mark Woodard. “The ACY42 is the idealvessel for day trips, overnight excursions and short trips to theislands. It’ll handle blue water fishing as well as a larger boatand burn considerably less fuel. The transom can easily be widenedto accommodate inboards. Another benefit is that the hull comestogether much quicker than a full size sportfisherman – particu-larly with the option of outboards eliminating the deadwood thatis required for running gear.”

ACY42 EXPRESS

Ask Randy Deaton to describe his posi-tion as ACY’s New Boat ConstructionSupervisor, and you won’t get a simple answer.Overseeing the construction of the world’sfinest sportfishing vessels and supervising a35-member crew is no simple task.

Deaton’s primary responsibility atACY is to oversee the construction of allnew vessels. This involves coordinating theefforts of all the different teams involvedin the process, including the carpenters,glassers, painters and decorators. Deatonis in constant communication with ACYPresident Dominick LaCombe and all thevessel owners to make sure everything ismoving ahead as planned. He is alsoresponsible for interviewing and hiring allnew employees involved in new boat con-struction, as well as making sure they areproperly trained regarding safety.

When it’s time to begin a new hull,Deaton consults with ACY’s New HullForeman John Carver, who, like Deaton, isa seasoned veteran in the industry.

“John is a progressive thinker,” saidDeaton. “He is always looking for ways toimprove a process and make the hulls bet-ter. We’ll sit down and spend quite a bit oftime planning things out before we start cutting any wood. While the construction of

a ‘one-off’ custom vessel is far moreadvanced than a production vessel, we stillhave a responsibility to streamline theprocess and make it as efficient as possi-ble,” he added.

Although Deaton is technically the newhull supervisor, he is also very involved inoverseeing the service of all ACY vessels.

“When an ACY boat returns to the yard,it’s the new hull crew that performs the ser-vice work,” he explained. “It’s important thatthe same high level of craftsmanship andquality control that goes into the original con-struction continues with the service and repairof the ACY fleet,” said Deaton.

Deaton entered the marine industry atage 19 with E&H Boatworks in North PalmBeach. At E&H, he was intimately involvedthe repair, renovation and service of all typessportfishing vessels, working his way up tolead carpenter.

After 11 years at E&H, Deaton struckoff to open his own marine carpentry shopwith partner Dave Urbanati, who is nowACY’s yard manager. They immediately tookon a job completing an interior on a new110’ yacht in Fort Lauderdale. In theprocess, Deaton met a lot of people in theyachting industry and impressed severaldesigners with his work. Soon Deaton andUrbanati’s services were in big demand.Deaton spent the following eight years in theFt. Lauderdale area working for many of thetop luxury yacht builders, including Broward,Roscioli, Bradford Marine and Rolly Marine, specializing in high end yacht inte-riors for vessels in the 100 to 170-foot range.

Deaton and Urbinati’s work has been pub-lished in several marine publicationsincluding Showboats International andCustom Woodworking Business.

Traveling six days a week to FortLauderdale eventually began to wear onDeaton, so he decided to focus his effortson the Palm Beach market. While the workwasn’t quite as plentiful, Deaton appreciat-ed getting home to his family at a reason-able hour. It was around this time that Deatonformed a relationship with AmericanCustom Yachts.

After working for ACY off and on as asubcontractor for several years, Deaton hadthe opportunity to sign on for an entire yearwith the construction of the ACY65 QUE MAS.

“While working on the QUE MAS, I sawthe teamwork at American, and I saw a com-pany that looked really solid to me” saidDeaton. “I really wanted to be a part of it,so I decided to speak with Mark Woodardand Dominick. That’s when they offered mea permanent position. I am honored to workat a place where I am surrounded by trueprofessionals and dedicated craftsmen.”

Deaton’s work philosophy is simple: “Ifyou give a customer value for their dollar,then you have done a good job.”

After dedicating much of his life to 48-hour work weeks, Deaton now enjoys a morerelaxed lifestyle.

“I truly enjoy my five days a week atAmerican,” said Deaton. “But on weekendsI make time for a little golf, a little fishingand plenty of time with my wife and twodaughters.”

Get to know New Boat ConstructionSupervisor Randy Deaton

ACY is currently preparing a 14-acre tract at the south end of the facilityfor a planned expansion. The land has been cleared, and crews are now grad-ing the road base and preparing the site for drainage. Short term plans for theproperty are focused on creating additional boat storage in case of a hurricanethreat. Future plans hint at the possibility of developing a marine commerce park.

“Our present goal is to have the property ready for additional storage in caseof a hurricane strike,” said ACY Project Manager John Resnik. “We have a respon-sibility to the boating community to provide a safe haven for their vessels. In recenthurricane seasons, we have completely filled the yard. This expansion will allow usto nearly double our capacity, providing room for approximately 250 vessels.

“In the future, we may decide to develop all or part of the land into a marinecommerce park,” Resnik added. “That decision will be dictated by the state ofthe economy and the demands of the marine industry.”

ACY Keeps Plans Flexible for Expansion

MUDBUG ROUNDUP!MUDBUG ROUNDUP!Over a ton and a half of crawfish consumed!

Crawfish rustlers celebrated a mudbug milestone on April 14th at high noon, when a posse of over 800bayou banditos faced off for a showdown at the ACY corral. While occupyin’ the young ‘uns with face paintin’and balloon critters, this gang of crustacean cravin’ rough riders rounded up and devoured a record 3,200pounds of the tasty tails. Nary a mudbug crawled away from the carnage!

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MARINE ELECTRONICSMARINE ELECTRONICS

NEWSNEWSHorizon 85

ACY has completed acutting-edge electronics andentertainment package onanother Horizon motor-yacht for Gilman Yachts ofNorth Palm Beach. The 85’DEBBIE LOU received astate-of-the-art navigational

package including three Nauticomp® 19-inch bridge panels, twoJRC® black box radars, a JRC® black box color sounder, JRC®AIS system, two Uniden® VHF radios and a Flir® night vision cam-era. The entertainment package includes DIRECTV® and BoseLifestyle 48® receivers and disk players throughout the vessel. Themaster stateroom features includes a 37-inch Sharp Aquos® LCDTV. The VIP stateroom and guest stateroom both feature 30-inchAquos® TVs. In the galley a 13-inch Aquos® LCD TV swings downon a custom mount and pivots 180 degrees in any direction.

Nordlund 62The crowning jewel in the

restoration of the RENEWALwas a new electronics packageby IMS. The 62’ Nordlundmotoryacht received a completerefurbishing at ACY after suf-

fering severe hurricane damage. Electronics upgrades includedtwo Furuno® radars, a Furuno® GPS, a Simrad AP26® autopi-lot, an ICOM® VHF radio and a KVH Fleet® satellite phone.

Bertram 51 JESSICA, a 51’ Bertram,

received all new navigationalequipment from IMS, whichincludes a radar, sounder and15” monitor by Furuno®,along with a Sirius® satellite

weather system. Additional electronics include a Flir® Navigatornight vision camera and an ACR® spotlight.

Holton 61IMS has recently

completed an exten-sive electronics pack-age on a 61 Holtonsportf isherman forHutchins Yacht Saleslocated in Manteo,NC. Highlights in-

clude a Furuno® Navnet system with Max Sea® soft-ware on 15” displays, a KVH® satellite TV systemthroughout and a KVH® satellite communications sys-tem (for phone and internet). Additional componentsinclude a NVTi® infrared night vision camera and anintegrated bridge and cockpit stereo system by JL Audio®with two amps, six speakers, and a sub woofer.

IMS also recently completed electronics packageson a pair of 36 Grady Whites for Crocker’s Marinein Wilmington and Morehead Marine in Morehead City.

Sportsman 63After a major renovation at

ACY, the SEA HAG, a 63’Sportsman, built in 1984, re-turned to its roots in NorthCarolina for a complete Furuno®

Navnet package, along with a new VHS antenna and radio.

Briggs 56IMS teamed up with Bausch-

American Towers to create a custom-molded hard top on this 56’ Briggssportfisherman. The custom top featuresa five-in-one light pod with a concealedcamera mount at the center. Additional

electronics include a Furuno® Navnet system, a Northstar® 6100i plotterand a KVH® satellite TV system.

NEWSNEWSHOME ENTERTAINMENTHOME ENTERTAINMENT

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Welcome Home to Entertainment

FOX’s new theater room features a 103” Stewart® movie screen, aSony® Blue Ray DVD player and Sony® VPL-VW50 1080P hi-definitionprojector. The ultimate in theater sound reproduction is provided by aKlipsch® THX Ultra2 speaker system featuring seven surround soundspeakers and an earth-shaking subwoofer. It’s all tied together by aB&K® AVR5-7 receiver.

FOX Crestron® Seminar a Big SuccessSeveral architects recently attended a seminar hosted by FOX and Crestron® to learn

about the latest technology in home automation. The three-hour course, “Control byDesign,” was taught by a certified Crestron® architectural marketing specialist. The ses-sion was the first in a series of Crestron® seminars giving architects an opportunity toearn a home automation certification accredited by the Architectural Institute of America.

“With the ongoing advancements in technology, it’s essential for architects to keepinformed so they can properly integrate home automation into their new architecturaldesigns.” said FOX Home Automation Specialist Mark Zwicker. “The feedback from thecourse has been terrific. Our next class is already filling up.”

For additional information, contact Mark at 772-781-3992.

Your eyes and ears are in for biga treat when you visit FOX Audio-Video’s newly renovated Stuart show-room. Recreating a fully-automated“smart house,” every room has beenupgraded with the finest technology insight and sound, including an awe-

inspiring new theater room. Stop by today and ask home automa-tion experts Mark Zwicker and Rich Randazzo to take your for atour of the latest trends in home entertainment. But, be warned– you may just want to move in!

Get comfy in this family room vignette with a 50” Pioneer® Elite hi-definition plasma TV and Klipsch® six-speaker surround sound system,a Sony® Blue Ray DVD player and Yamaha® RXV2700 receiver.Components are stylishly housed in a JST® Bolero credenza.

Game on! You won’t miss a second of excitement with this Sharp®52” main screen, plus a 20” Sharp® and a 20” Samsung® cornerscreens – all featuring the latest in hi-definition LCD technology.Klipsch® ceiling speakers put you in right the action.

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BAT completesthe installation of a custom fulltower packageon this 45’ Cabo Express.

BAT designed a custom half tower for this 54’ Hatteras.

This 54’ Sculley received a new full tower at BAT’s Beaufort facility.

BAT crafted a custom full tower with a center ladder configuration for the PIER PRESSURE, a custom 80’ Sea Force.

BAT’s Florida shop is busy with several new towers under construc-tion (clockwise from bottom left): a hard top for a 68’ Rybovich; afull tower for a 42’ Riviera; a full tower for a 45’ Cabo; a fulltower for a 75’ Dean Johnson custom Carolina sporfisherman;and a full tower for the 81’ Sea Force BLACK SHADOW.

BAT recently finishedtower packages for a pair of Albermarlesportfisherman – a 36-footer and a41-footer (pictured.)

The KEMOSABE, a 67’ Hatteras, on left, receives a new teak transomand various warranty work. On right, the CROSSROADS, a 44’ L&H, isbeing re-powered with new Cummins® jet drive engines.

Tribute Performance Boats brought the 86’ DOUBLE DOWNto ACY to affix its enclosed bridge and launch the vessel. Thisunique vessel was designed by Applied Concepts.

Aptly named the RENEWAL, this 68’ Nordlund motoryacht received acomplete restoration at ACY after suffering severe structural damageduring hurricanes Francis and Jeanne in 2004. Over a two-year period,ACY performed extensive repairs and returned this classic boat, built in1967, to its original state. ACY launched the vessel in May and recentlyreceived a smooth sailing report from Mexico as the vessel makes itsway to California.

RENEWAL – May, 2007

RENEWAL – May, 2006

The 58’ Monterey CHACH is visiting ACY for electronicsupgrades by IMS American, along with a name change and bottom maintenance.

ACY’s new hull crew performed a variety of upgrades on theACY65 SNEAK ATTACK, formerly the OUTLAW. Upgradesincluded modifications to the galley and master stateroom,refinishing the transom, along with a complete bottom job andhull repaint. Guided by Captain Sammy Talbert, the SNEAKATTACK will travel through the Panama Canal and work its waythrough the plentiful waters of Panama and Costa Rica beforeheading home Cabo San Lucas.

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ASK THE YACHT DOCTORS©

Q: How often should I bring my vessel in for routinemaintenance?

YD: We advise boat owners to arrange for routine main-tenance every year, including a sea trial with a qualifiedmechanic. Just like humans, an annual check-up is impor-tant for boats to make sure the heart of a vessel (engine),the arteries (fuel lines), the respiratory systems (water, cool-ing, exhaust) are in good health, as well as all the other vitalcomponents that contribute to the vessel’s proper function.Routine preventative maintenance can eliminate the risk ofa catastrophic system failure, which can prove both costlyand time-consuming.

This new feature answers commonly asked questionsposed to ACY regarding boat construction, maintenance andrepair. Please fax your question to 772-288-4993, or e-mailit to acy@qate.net, in care of the “Yacht Doctors©.” If yourquestion is selected, we’ll send you an ACY T-shirt. (To pro-tect your privacy, your name will not be used.) The doctorsare always in!

The ACY72 Don Teo visits the “docs” for an annual check-up.

Whether chasing the bite or relaxing at the dock, you’ll lookgreat in the latest tees, polo shirts and head gear from ACY. Checkout our new ACY Captain’s Collection at the Ship’s Store.

The American Dream Team sets thepace in the latest sportswear fromACY (L-R): Capt. Sammy Talbert,Capt. Albert Miller, Capt. Dean Adlerand Capt. Terry Stansel.

ACY Captain’s Collection Now Available at the Ship’s Store

We still have a limitednumber of commemorative

Crawfish tee shirts available from last year.

Please call 772-221-9100for sizes.