Unique to owning a Makau 23 is the ability to add or delete major features and appointments without rebuilding the vessel.
For instance, you could start with an economical Open Boat model, then simply bolt on our Hawaiian Cab pilothouse later if your needs or desires change! Same goes for the optional flying bridge, etc.
Since every Makau is built to order, you can add options such as those listed or specify items that we can install on a time and materials basis. As long as your desired feature doesn’t compromise structural integrity, we can build it on a custom basis.
Model Configuration Choices
The Makau 23 starts as an Open Boat with a fore-cabin, but you can choose many value and performance-enhancing options. How about a HUGE fishbox?
OPEN BOAT MODEL
- Venturi windscreen in 3/8" Plexiglas
Bimini Top; various styles and colors (West Marine or custom)
EXPRESS MODEL
- Hard-top for sun and rain protection, includes 8’ wide x 7’ long molded FRP roof with a smooth finished interior and a full perimeter drip guard that also serves as a hand-hold while going forward on deck; accommodates following additional options:
- Overhead electronics module (storage compartment)
- Side and aft-deck utility (flood) lights
- Rocket launchers, welded or clamp-on (see, www.tacomarine.com or custom fabricated); attach to the one-piece vertical or horizontal aft support leg/hand rail (contracted separately)
- Venturi windscreen in 3/8" Plexiglass
- Isen-glass (clear vinyl) wrap-around window set (contracted separately
- Also available optionally is our all new 7’ 6” wide x 9’ 9” long hardtop. Smooth finished and heavily crowned, this extra long roof can be readily outfitted with the optional Flybridge Command Station, bench seat, and safety stanchion/life-line system (contracted separately)
The Express Model hard-top, available in 7 ft. or 9’ 9” lengths, is a sturdy and light-weight, one-piece molded fiberglass roof that bolts to a HD marine-grade frame structure. We provide recommended designs and structural requirements for all frames to be fitted to a Makau 23, but realize that some buyers might have their own design ideas and a metal fabricator of their own choosing. Because of these variables, and because of the choices in metal and finishing, we introduce clients to professional metal fabricators for independent contracting of this component. We assist with our experience and knowledge, but don’t fabricate frames ourselves. Our design parameters call for a frame that serves as a wire tunnel from dash to roof for antennae and electronics. It must incorporate heavy arched (gusseted) corners fore, aft and athwart ships. With hefty welded bases, through-bolted to a reinforced deck and command station, the frame should be built to support the optional Flybridge. Integral welded port and starboard hand rails double as fender or gear ties.
HAWAIIAN CAB MODEL
with Flybridge
- Forward-raked pilot house enclosure with fixed clear windows accommodate the following additional options
- Overhead electronics module (storage compartment)
- Side and aft-deck utility (flood) lights
- Rocket launchers (see, www.tacomarine.com or custom fabricated)
- Lewmar overhead hatch for added light and ventilation
- Tinted windows
- Flybridge; full beam electronic and helm station; bench seat for two; venturi windshield;
marine-grade aluminum ladders to lower deck; wrap around safety rail; Bimini top is optional
SPORTS CAB MODEL
(Image to come)
Traditional aft-raked enclosure with fixed, clear windows accommodates the same additional options as the Hawaiian Cab model above.
CENTER CONSOLE MODEL (available as a Custom Built Makau only; inquire)
- Center console with T-top
- Forward, wrap-around seating
We’ve anticipated below some of the additional features you might want, especially as they relate to function, but you should also use your imagination.
- Ventilation and light hatch for fore-cabin and/or Hawaiian Cab top; Lewmar Medium Profile – size 60 (see, www.lewmar.com)
- Tuna tower or (half) bridge tower; custom order in marine-grade aluminum
- Forward auxiliary fuel tank with electronic switching valve for extended passages
- Twin centerline or side saddle tanks in aluminum
- High cube fish box; accommodates upwards of 1,400 lbs. of fish, ice or scuba gear; baffled compartmenting also an option (inquire)
- Anchor windlass; Lewmar ProFish 12v electric (see, www.lewmar.com)
- Transom extension bracket (see, www.armstrongnautical.com); for single or twin outboards; also serves as a swim platform and can be installed with the following additional options:
• Wide body bracket (54” wide vs. 42”) for heavier outboards
• Under water lights (in platform or hull bottom)
• Two, three or four-step boarding/swim ladder
- Hydraulic steering (required for Armstrong mounted outboards)
- Swim platform; one-piece molded fiberglass for I/O or inboard models, with optional Dive-N-Dog swim ladders (flip-down/telescoping models with or without a bottom step platform (see, www.divendog.com)
- Transom door to swim platform or a hull-side door are custom options
- Scuba tank storage racks
- Seat pedestal cabinets; for driver and/or companion seats; molded one-piece fiberglass modules; receives optional storage modules for fishing tackle, tools, gear (see, www.spacemkr.com)
- Raised platform deck step boxes at command station for those wanting an elevated view
- Gunnel storage shelves; 6’ 6” or 8’ 3” long; below port or starboard-side decks in cockpit; provide storage for the fish gaff, boathook, snorkel gear and more
- Pole storage racks; in lieu of gunnel shelves; consider one of each (see, www.tacomarine.com)
- Side pocket storage compartments at Command Station
- Wash down pump; salt-water system
- Deck shower; fresh water system
- Bait station; with sink and faucet in aft covering-board deck
- Live bait well with circulation pump in aft covering-board deck
- Two-tone hull and custom graphics
- Two-tone deck with non-skid surface in a contrasting hue
- Custom upholstery and boat cover
- Custom installation; electronics or you-name-it custom appointments
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