Morada 22 / 300 Yam - New Build Thread

[skeeter77346]

I have ordered a new Morada 22 / 300 Yamaha rig and wanted to share some early build pics.

The white 22 on the trailer and being pulled from the mold is Hull #1. It is now in rigging.

The one shown in the mold is my 22, Hull #2 - Ice Blue sides, Oyster White running surface, Oyster White cap and console. The gel coat has been sprayed and the initial layer of cloth glassed in, as shown in the pics below.

There are other build pics on the FB page for “IslaMorada Boatworks”.

Tom Gordon (who many of you may know, or recognize, from Hells Bay and Gordon Boatworks) is building the Morada boats using high-end build materials and hardware. Those who have seen the boats have been impressed with the quality of the build.

Background: He acquired the Lake and Bay molds and spent some serious $s cleaning up the hull molds and then reworked the cap molds including decks, hatches and non-skid. He also built a new console providing excellent access to batteries and electronics. The new console also has a dual level footrest.

As you would expect from Tom, the Morada fit & finish, materials, rigging details, wiring and plumbing are all very well executed. Very precise and very clean.

The stock build includes a number of standard items:
> Atlas or Bobs JP
> 8ft PP Blade
> 108 gal epoxy coated aluminum tank; 85 gal for the 22; with Racor filter
> LED light package for NAV lights, cockpit, all boxes and wells, and includes 2 underwater LEDs
> Dry, gasketed storage boxes
> In-floor wet gear storage box
> 2 - 2,200 gph bilge pumps
> 1 inch coring around the rear wells that will definitely hold ice
> 1,000 gph plumbed bait well; all 3 can be plumbed
> Dual level footrest on console
> Under deck rod storage boxes in front deck, with SeaDek on floor of rod boxes.
> Under gunnel, open access, rod storage - 3 per side
> 4 SS pop up cleats
> 4 flush mount gunwale rod holders
> Aluminum LP with 4 rod holders and a SeaDek lined under cushion storage box
> SS gas shocks on all hatch lids
> SS compression hatch locks
> 65 Yeti with cushion
> 2 Group 27 AGM batteries with selector switch
> Sealed Mil-Spec switches with circuit breakers.

My options:
> MK I-Pilot and a single 36V Lithium-Pros battery (only 29lbs),
> SIMRAD NSS9 EVO2, Chirp transducer and Structure Scan
> Fusion IP 700, JL amp and 4 JL880s
> Simrad VHF, mounted inside console, with Command mic
> Compass
> Midship cleats, 4 extra flush mount rod holders
> Rear center seating with removable backrest

Sport Trail trailer will build a trailer for my 22. If you need a custom trailer, call Kevin Deselle at Sport Trail. They have a FB page.

Btw, my recent rides included:
> 3 YFs from 2011-2014; (a 21, then 2-24s) and
> 3 SWs from 2006 – 2011: (2-Z2200s and a 23TE).

I fish TX and LA inshore mostly, plus an occasional light near-shore trip.

Boat should be ready in June and I will update when I can.

PM me if you like.