The elevator pitch:

Symphony Boats is a startup that will build custom boats up to 62 feet utilizing high quality sheet plywood and aluminum in a hybrid composite construction method.  Modern computer-aided design and manufacturing can economically produce precisely cut components.  Modern epoxy, urethane and other adhesives and finishes make assembly of  these components fast and reliable.  Each boat can be custom but the construction is always the same. 

The key focus of a Symphony boat is the use of sustainable or recycled materials, simplified and highly reliable design, efficiently driven, and quiet operation.  I believe the market for larger power craft is a tough one but I also believe in the growth of environmentally friendly cruising that does not rely on a sailing rig and favorable winds.  The boats are built with no molded fiberglass parts so there is no expensive tooling. 

The acquisition and operation costs will be significantly less than a more conventional boat.  Cruising on a Symphony Boat will be more like cottage living and less like luxury condo living, continuing the theme of eco-friendly leisure activities with a fiscally friendly approach.  The designs will encourage shared experiences close to nature rather than impressing friends and neighbors with luxury.

The boats will have solid and good quality finishes (epoxy based paints that are as tough as gelcoats), single engines, side thrusters, and styling that is slightly retro to the days of the Long Island Commuters in New York.  Subdued but with class.  Hulls and decks will be insulated eliminating condensation and bilge water (and associated odors).  The hulls will be narrow and operate most effectively in the displacement speed range burning only a few gallons per hour.