Unveiling a Masterpiece - 22 Defender w/ Twin Mercury 200's

[@duncanjames914]

That is a good-looking boat. I love the premium fit and finish.

[@clayreynolds5502]

Hi Rob thank 33 was a nicer boat keep up the good job

[@thongyiewkhong8542]

beauty boat

[@JohnNorton-z7c]

Best looking midsize aluminum build on the water…. Van isl has a great alloy boat culture underway!

[@khey78]

Nice boat, good video, thanks. Is cockpit self drained ?

[@mikelyon5595]

I love the style and the build features. How about a 28-foot, enclosed bow with a V-birth and proper head in the cabin?

[@live2boat]

@@mikelyon5595 With any luck we will see that as the company grows. I would love to see a 26 with the same cabin and a stretched deck and reconfigure the fish holds a bit. Regardless they sure have great lines and the fit and finish is spot on. Thx for watching 🙏

[@PKSINY]

Berth

[@chekymonkey4452]

great video and what a lovey boat

[@live2boat]

@@chekymonkey4452 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@EvoDave42]

Love the “glass wall”. I’m sure my 1lb ball will enjoy smashing it when I’m bottom fishing. A fishing boat for the non fisher.

[@ryancaugust]

The low roof height helps with the look of the boat but I'd get sick of having to duck down to enter the cabin. Been following Jasper on Insta for a while now - definitely looks like they take pride in the finish of these boats!

[@oaksmithyachts]

Great for the look and the COG!

[@live2boat]

I have to duck to get into every cabin…lol! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@greygoose4x46]

@@live2boatit’s appears to be noticeably low though … like major whack your forehead low lol

[@9531-d7w]

The back edge of the hardtop at head level looks like it might be potentially dangerous in rough water.

[@subtlejanker]

Came here to say this. Just as that dude walked by the first time, I winced. 😮

[@greathornedowl3644]

Thank you for the tour of a great-looking boat. Reminded me of Coastal Craft, also a BC manufacturer

[@live2boat]

@@greathornedowl3644 Thanks once again for watching. There’s some great boat builders up in BC for sure 👍

[@starcrafttom]

when will you make a forward v berth version?

[@live2boat]

@@starcrafttom I think they are building one right now 👍

[@Tony-ge2hj]

how does the aluminum hull do in an offshore situation? Does it hold up well over time in the constant chop?

[@gasgasman230]

Off shore oil rig supply boats have no issues.

[@live2boat]

Yes for sure. They hold up great!

[@SolarBurrito]

Love the look, been following them too. Not the best fishing platform though. You lose 2' with the euro transom and that's alot in a 22' boat. Then it's way overpowered so also $20k more motor than you need. A 250 would scream. Fish boxes drain to bilge.... bad design.

[@oaksmithyachts]

Hi @solarburrito it's got 22' of usable deck space with about 24.5' to the transom wall. Fishboxes can be plumbed to macerator overboard, the pump mount comes stock and it's easy to retrofit if you elect down the road. It's also offered with a single 300hp. If you'd like to learn more accurate information please feel free to reach out anytime.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Wong god sesong

[@808slimtrim]

Sounds like you need a radon

[@rd4660]

Ya, not a fishing boat, rather a wealthy guy's go-fast toy.

[@slmjake]

Agree on design issues.

[@wchdb4476]

A really sharp looking 22' boat that's really expensive when compared to comparable custom made of similar design. A friend of mine works for Pacific Skiff and I had the opportunity to see the maiden voyage of 28' x10' pacific skiff built last summer that had a full width cabin with the same walk thru design with twin 300 Yamahas with a standup head that was only $3500 mor than this boat. Also included a rear steering station, 25 hp Yamaha and the Yamaha Helm-master.,. This should be an under 200k boat. Not 235K plus. The 160K price that's listed in boat trader is for the basic boat only with no power or rigging. Do not like the idea of the fish boxes draining into the bilge. Nothing negative about the design as it is a fantastic-looking boat.

[@oaksmithyachts]

The fish boxes have the option to pump overboard. Some folks only use them for storage. I'd love to fill you in on the differences between the two boats you are comparing. There are quite a few!

[@dermottosullivan1456]

Yeeeaaahh

[@richarde7649]

Nice boat, but you got to clean the black soot of those welds at that price point.

[@Thebink21]

Cant stand up inside? Cant really get to bow unless you walk through interior? Not a fishing boat. Not sure what I’d use this boat for. Am i missing something?

[@oaksmithyachts]

It's got about 6'3" head room in the interior!

[@WoodandSteel]

400hp on a 22' boat just might be a little overkill. What is it where some people just have to speed no matter what they do.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yamha 350 hp g yferrgen full 400 diel utbard

[@oaksmithyachts]

@@WoodandSteel the boat is also offered with a single 300hp outboard.

[@ConchaCrema]

Guess he didn't see the shoes on the side of the boat, nor did he see they guy wearing socks.

[@live2boat]

@@ConchaCrema Nor did we film them saying just leave your shoes on 😁. All good though…thx for watching 👍

[@ConchaCrema]

@live2boat it's more of a respect thing. When you walk into someone's house, you do as they do.

[@chipschleichardt5641]

Good thing it has a luggage rack since this is unfishable 😂

[@jamesa9lpiopatton419]

The one guy sound like the lawyer from Idiocracy

[@live2boat]

Which guy? 😂

[@PKSINY]

Why would you put things down into your bill and have the bilge pump optional? That’s just stupid

[@oaksmithyachts]

The bilge pump comes standard!

[@oaksmithyachts]

Some folks don't fish and would just use those boxes for storage. No need to add equipment someone won't use!

[@InvestorAcademyPodca]

So one motor in the middle and the other on the side? Must be a NASCAR boat.

[@oaksmithyachts]

Both motors are installed along the center line.

[@live2boat]

@@oaksmithyachts Not sure what this guy is talking about 🤷🏻😂

[@glennr9913]

Too many engines for a 22'. What's the benefit?

[@live2boat]

@@glennr9913 You can order a Jasper with single or twin outboards

[@betongbert6943]

Nice boat! But it feels like a half-hearted attempt to copy Arronet

[@bobturner3667]

Looks good, but I wouldn't want to run one. That roof being at face level would get old real fast. I don't see alot of sales, purely because of that roofline.

[@1dirtydogful]

Nice looking boat but do people really spend $158,000 - $247,000 for a 22’ aluminum boat?

[@live2boat]

There's definitely a market for these boats.