Post Yachts

This year marks a major milestone for Post Yachts as it celebrates its 50th anniversary — a true testament to its product.

Russell Post, who previously co-founded Egg Harbor Yacht Company, founded Post Yachts in 1957. Post based his operation on the Great Egg Harbor River in Mays Landing, New Jersey, and came up with the slogan, "Yachts of quality, not quantity." The company still adheres to that ideal.
 
"We concentrate on delivering a quality yacht," says Post president Ken Jensen. "Our goal has never been to be a high-volume builder. We don't build as many boats as some of our competitors, but we build them well. We give our customer a yacht that will endure over the years with less downtime."
 
In 1975, Post sold the company to Charlie Walters and Bill Schell, who helped steer it into fiberglass production. Post Yachts offers sport-fishing convertibles ranging in size from 42 to 56 feet and has launched more than 800 boats in its 50-year history. 

"We listen to our customers, and our boats are in a constant state of evolution," Jensen says. "If a customer asks us to make a modification that might enhance the boat or make it better, we'll do it on future models as well."
 
The company uses the proven designs of naval architect Wes Nickerson and employs the latest in composite construction. However, it has always adhered to a classic design.
 
"We build a traditional sport-fishing boat with classic lines, and we've always remained true to that design philosophy," Jensen says. "We want the boats we're building today to look good 25 years from now."
 

At a Glance: •  Raised foredeck •  Solid composite construction •  Responsive ride

As most of their customers make long runs to find fish, Post knows that speed and fuel efficiency play a pivotal role. The 50 and 53 models both cruise in the low 30-knot range and top out in the mid-30s. "We can do that with less horsepower than some of our competitors for better fuel economy," Jensen says.
 
Even more important than speed, Post owners want to catch fish. "Post yachts make a phenomenal fishing platform," Jensen says. "We offer a stable, wide-beamed boat with a large cockpit. It's also a very responsive boat when it comes to backing down or turning on a fish. I've had a lot of owners tell me that our boats track and fight fish like a much smaller boat."
 
For more information, contact Post Yachts of Mays Landing, New Jersey, at 609-625-2434, or visit www.postyachts.com.

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