Bob Delong a professional boat builder for 40 years has unveiled his newest creation, the 19-foot center console Westwind. This is not your typical fiberglass fishing boat it surpasses all other others in its class, with premium construction and more standard features than you would expect.
 

The manufacturing process utilizes state of the art construction technology. The solid fiberglass, wood free, deep V hull is constructed using a vacuum bagging process in conjunction with 100% hand laid Kevlar reinforced chines. It is constructed using state of the art technology. The solid fiberglass deep V hull sports 3 chines, and is formed using a vacuum bag process in conjunction with 100% hand laid Kevlar reinforced construction. The bow design, hull strakes, and inverted chine work together providing a clean entry and smooth ride. The fiberglass stringer grid and transom are filled with closed cell foam making the boat rot free and providing a 10-year transferable warranty.

All the deck hardware and hull to deck joints are bolted with aluminum backing, versus riveting. He does all the stainless and electrical is handled in-house, which ensures quality control. And all of this premium construction doesn’t make the boat heavy. The West Wind 19 weighs about 2000 lbs with motor, making it trailerable with a standard SUV.

The West Wind 19 is built for our NW waters. The 37-gallon gas fuel tank is set low amidships, which lowers the center of gravity. Combine this with the high freeboards, deep V hull, optional second 28 gal. fuel tank, and copious amounts of storage, you end up with a heavily built boat quite capable to make anyone feel confident fishing for extended off shore adventure.

Typical options for other boats in this class, are standard features on the West Wind 19. Starting forward moving aft from the bow, there is a bow roller, center tank fuel fill, spill pipe, a center cleat, and a pair of outboard cleats. The anchor locker provides enough storage for all your chain, line and fenders. There is also a storage hold in the forward deck for life jackets, extra goods or extra fish/crab. The cushioned seat forward of the console also has a built in 10 gal. cooler. Moving aft are Four stainless cup holders, 2 forward and 2 aft with drains. All are installed flush with the top rail two forward and two aft.

The center console has standard hydraulic steering, Blue Sea electrical panel, a built in magnetic compass and auto bilge pump. The removable access hatch provides quick disconnects and pigtails. Standard pre-wiring for dual batteries, allows for a variety of options: electric windless, downriggers, electronics, large hp motor, etc. The boat is also reinforced for downriggers and trim tabs as well as pre-plumbed for a kicker motor.

 

The standard features don’t end there. A double helm seat houses two coolers that can be pulled out for additional seating aft. Four LED red courtesy lights illuminate the interior, including one in the 35-gal. fish hold. Two built in tackle boxes set port and starboard will help keep things organized and easily accessible for a quick change. The transom comes standard with stainless steel rocket launcher rod holders and a built in 15.5 gal. bait well with split hatches so that one side can be used as a cutting board, while other side is open. A double helm seat is open at the rear and houses two coolers that can be pulled out for additional seating aft. Just aft the seat is a 35-gallon fish hold.

A built-in transom bait well with split doors one side can be used as a cutting board. Two built in tackle boxes set port and starboard will help keep things organized and at the ready for a quick change. There is also an easy access hatch to the transom for the Racor fuel filter, which also comes standard. This hatch also contains the optional and tank selector valve, tank switching, fish hold macerator pump, and wash down pump. Three red LED courtesy lights illuminate the deck area and one lights the fish box.

There are too many options to list here, all available from the dealer, Multnomah Yacht Sales. At its on site Full Service Repair Facility, MYS commissions each boat with all the options the customer requires including galvanized trailer, outboard motor, and electronics package. An option worth noting is powering it with Mercury, which allows for integrated electronics that provide on screen engine diagnostics, including fuel consumption. Additional options also available include T-Top, Plexi Glass window, auxiliary pumps, flow scan fuel meter, downriggers, kicker motors, tilt steering and custom gel coat colors.

Next Bob plans to design a 19’ cuddy cabin model. And a third style a side-by-side dual consol model is planned. Bob’s manufacturing facility is located in Woodland, WA. Together with his experienced team, he takes the extra steps to ensure that you will have an exceptionally high quality boat to fish our Pacific NW waters. Being a small shop allows him to take the time necessary to build a custom quality product. For more information or a test drive please contact Multnomah Yacht Sales at 503-737-1651.