June 12, 2012
By Sam Hudson
Florida Sportsman magazine joined up with Andros Boatworks President Andy Eggebrecht at Port Canaveral's Bluepoints Marina to get a firsthand look at their largest boat to date. We were there to meet local offshore-runner Mark Moore and test out his brand-new Offshore 32 named Kydyn, a combination of his two daughters' names.
Features and Options
The
Andros Offshore 32—sprung from years of R&D by Michael Peters Yacht Design—is a long-range fishing machine with plenty of deck space and fishing comfort. The 32-foot, 7-inch boat features no-wood, vinylester construction, a self-bailing, non-skid cockpit, and a total of 150 gallons of livewell space (two stern wells). The console has a 6-foot, 4-inch head compartment; a custom-built tackle center, leaning post and seat area; and features a sliding electronics panel door. Port-side transom door opens to a sizeable boarding and diving area. A 275-gallon fish box in the bow opens via electronic lift ram; aft of the fish box is a 50-gallon slosh well. Storage area tops 305 gallons; broken into four separate compartments, storage hatches can also be fish boxes or rod lockers.
Andros Boatworks
1520 Northgate Boulevard.
Sarasota, Florida 3423
941.809.3505
www.Androsboats.com
Specifications:
Length: 32 feet, 7 inches
Beam: 9 feet, 10 inches
Draft: 1 foot, 7 inches
Max horsepower: 700 hp
Fuel capacity: 300 gallons
Transom deadrise: 24 degrees
Livewell: 150 gallons (in two wells)
Freshwater Capacity: 45 gallons
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Tied off at the Bluepoints Marina docks. A beautiful morning inside, but the swells were already building outside. |
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A look at the boarding area and port-side door. This boat was rigged with twin 300-hp Mercury Verados. A performance test reached speeds of 59 mph at 6,200 rpm. |
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The Andros Offshore 32 was on display at this year's Miami Boat Show. A shot of the underside and Lenco trim tabs. |
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At top, freshwater sink with faucet. Freshwater capacity is 45 gallons. Center, a 50-gallon lighted, pressurized livewell with clear lid. |
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The deck features a self-bailing cockpit with no gutters, non-skid surface and flush-mount stainless steel hardware. |
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Deck lit up at the Miami Boat Show. At left, one of twin 80-gallon fish boxes which can double as dry storage. Middle top, 100-gallon lighted, in-deck livewell. |
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A close-up of the lazarette at the stern—allows access to thru-hulls, bilge pumps and shutoff valves. |
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This bait rigging center in the back of the console chair includes tackle trays, leader holder, drawers and knife tray. |
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Andros 32 helm console features customizable switches, hydraulic (or power) steering, retracting electronics panel cover, and footrest (not pictured). |
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A close-up of the electronics panel cover sliding out of place. |
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Side of the console features five rod holders and two cup holders. Optional stereo system is available. |
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Thi
s T-top features steering controls, five rocket launchers, and plenty of lighting. Andros Boatworks can customize your tower to reflect your specifications. |
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A close-up of the T-top helm station and padded “cage.” Notice the storage compartment. |
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A shot the starboard gunnel facing the bow. Port and starboard gunnels come standard with two stern rod holders and 8-inch stainless steel popup cleat. There are five cleats scattered throughout the boat. |
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Back at the Miami Boat Show, a view of the forward console seat. |
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The console seat lifts to reveal a walk-in head. |
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Mark Moore, with coffee in hand, shows off the 6-foot, 2-inch headroom. |
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Mark Moore hung his PFDs inside the console for quick access if the situation called for it. Console features a compartment for safety equipment, too. |
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Circuit breakers with battery switches and digital voltage meters are flush-mounted inside the walk-in console. Customizable hatches include access doors to wiring and, even, toilet paper. |
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A shot of the console from bow. Andy Eggebrecht, left, and Mark Moore ride in before the thunderstorm booms. This boat was rigged with a Garmin open array radar. |
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A shot of the bow deck. Right, one of twin lockable rod storage compartments (290 quarts) which can double as secondary fish boxes. Bottom middle, a 50-gallon slosh/chum well. Middle center, access door to 275-gallon fish box, top. A coffin cooler is added. |
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Coffin box opens with help from electric-assist ram. |
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A recessed aluminum grab rail spans the bow. Also notice the raised toe rail to keep anglers safe when standing on the gunnel. |
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Rod holders and cleat surround the anchor locker that opens to the port. Locker features a built in anchor holder. |
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Andy and Mark didn't mind getting a bit of air on the ride in. |