Is Luhrs a quality boat?

A Luhrs is more like a Ford or a Chevy. Pretty well built, reliable, but you’re not going to get the fit and finish and the high quality cosmetics that you’ll get with the Tiara, Albermarle, and Cabo. I had a Luhrs 32 Open for five years.

Do they still make Luhrs boats?

As we said in the introduction, Luhrs boats aren’t made anymore so you won’t buy a new one. This isn’t a big deal if you’re in the market for a used boat, but if you want a new one, you’ll either have to go with another company or hope that the company decides to bring them back once more.

What happened to Luhrs?

18 death of the 69-year-old Luhrs was a complete shock to everyone who knew him and a tragic loss of a great man. “He had a massive heart attack; it was totally unexpected and he didn’t recover,” Yarborough says. “He was going over to someone’s house when it happened.

Who bought Luhrs?

The dismemberment of the family business had been a long, grueling four years coming as the recession battered the Luhrs Group. Mainship and Hunter now are owned by David Marlow, of Marlow Marine; Silverton and Ovation, by Egg Harbor.

When did Luhrs go out of business?

2008
Luhrs Corp. was once under the umbrella of the now-defunct Luhrs Marine Group, which had its headquarters and main manufacturing plant at Millville, N.J., and which declared bankruptcy in September 2007. It ceased operations in January 2008.

Is Silverton a good yacht?

The 39’s low profile and wide stance make for an excellent ride. Silverton Marine has a long heritage of building sturdy, seaworthy boats. From the keel up, this boat takes the Silverton tradition to a new level. The 39’s low profile and wide stance make for an excellent ride.

What type of boat is a Silverton?

Silverton is popular for their Motor Yachts, Convertible, Cruisers, Flybridge and Aft Cabin among other classes and models. Overall these available boats have a medium-depth draft and exceedingly wide beam, qualities that make them a favorite for overnight cruising, saltwater fishing and day cruising.