THE STORY: NorthCoast Boats was purchased by C&C Marine and C&C Fiberglass Inc. in 2000. The company aims to produce rugged and practical fishing boats. Designed to ride comfortably, and with twin 250hp engines and a wide-open throttle, it can reach 56 miles per hour.
› The 255 sleeps two and is the latest in a line of four cabin boats
› NorthCoast produces its boats in Bristol
› The MSRP for the 255 is $173,730
› The company makes a point of saying that no wood is used in the building of the 255; instead fiberglass, resin and foam are used in its construction, along with stainless steel hardware
› Computer-aided design software is used to supplement the company’s philosophy of form following function
› Multiple generations of the DaPonte family work at the company
› Customization of the 255 and its sister models is possible
