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Scopinich Boats

For more than a century, the Scopinich name has stood for craftsmanship, service, and reliability in boating circles. One need only take a look at a Scopinich fighting chair, teak table or custom boat to see the company's eye for detail.

The Scopinich family first began building tall ships and sailing vessels in Italy. In 1908, Mirto Scopinich and grandfather Federico Scopinich immigrated to the United States and kept the family's boating heritage alive, building some of Long Island's finest boats at two locations in Freeport, New York. Today, Paul Scopinich maintains the tradition, building some extremely fishable 35-foot express and walkaround sport-fishers.
 
Scopinich first introduced the 35 express in 1995 and later added a walkaround model. The company has built 16 of the 35-footers to date. You won't find any wood in the hull, just high-tech composite materials. Scopinich uses fiberglass encapsulated, high-density foam for the stringers and vinylester, hand-laid fiberglass for the deck and hull. Paul's uncle, naval architect Joe Scopinich, designed the hull while Paul designed the rest of the boat's layout. 
 
"From the initial design to the bottom paint, we strive for perfection and providing the best value for our buyer," Scopinich says. "We use industry tried-and-true building techniques such as vacuum-bagging, foam cores, one-piece wire looms with zero connections to corrode, and only the finest materials available."
 

At a Glance: • Smooth lines and curves • Custom interiors with rich woodwork • Walkaround and express models

Scopinich added the walkaround layout three years ago. "Both of our boats are popular models, but the walkaround has generated a little more interest with the die-hard fishermen," Scopinich says. "It really is a very good hull design. It pushes through the water nice and easy and it maneuvers really well." 
 
For power, Scopinich installs twin 425 hp Cummins QSDs, giving the boat a 25-knot cruise burning only 30 gph. She tops out at 35 knots and holds 400 gallons of fuel.
 
Each model features a Scopinich, handcrafted helm chair and stainless controls and steering wheel, as well as the fit-and-finish for which the family name is known. "Our finish is just as nice underneath in areas you don't typically see as it is in those areas you do see," he says. 
 
For more information on Scopinich of Stuart, Florida, call 772-288-3111, or visit www.scopinich.com.

 

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