The Southport HB-26
The "Top Hat"

The Southport HB-26

A 26 foot version in the works. This boat, to be called the Southport HB 26, was designed by Doug Hylan (he called it "Top Hat"), and has also been built in wood for several years.

It features similar design elements to the earlier Handy Billy: specifically modest, quiet and efficient power, and classic traditional looks.

Also set up with a center console, this boat has a V-berth forward.

For a through discussion of the merits of this design, Click Here.

Here are some pictures of a wooden version of this boat built by the designer. We will post photos of the new fiberglass boat when they come available. Information on the new boat will most likely be available directly from us before it is posted on this web site, so call if you want to know the status or drop us a line at Contact Us.


The Southport HB-26
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