Donelle Series Hulls – Available in 35′ 43′ and 45′ sizes2023-11-16T15:36:58+00:00

The Donelle Series hulls hold the traditional lines and proportions of the Northumberland Strait Lobster Boat Fleet. Her sharp entry cuts smoothly though short choppy seas. A low freeboard keeps her deck close to the water, ideal for a comfortable inshore lobster boat.

With superb maneuverability and a shallow draft, our Donelle hulls are easily pushed, reaching 20 knots with only 400-hp.

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Donelle 35

The “BIG” Little Boat! Available with either commercial or sport fish cabins, the Donelle 35 is known for its spacious cockpit.

For the Lobstermen: Enjoy a fast and fuel-efficient ride without sparing too much deck space. With nearly 20′ from transom to cabin wall is more deck than many 40′ boats out there. The smaller commercial cabin makes for the perfect day boat still with enough area for a head, galley, settee, and berths for two.

Spec
Value

LOA
34′-8″

Beam
13′

Transom
11′

Draft
44″

Fuel Capacity
800 litres

Sleeps
2 people

Displacement
18,000

Hold Capacity
100ft³

Power
480HP

Top Speed
26 knots

Cruising Speed
20 knots

Fuel Consumption
1 NMPG

Donelle 35 Specs (PDF)

Spec
Value
LOA
34′-8″
Beam
13′
Transom
11′
Draft
44″
Fuel Capacity
800 litres
Sleeps
3 people
Displacement
18,000
Hold Capacity
100ft³
Power
480HP
Top Speed
26 knots
Cruising Speed
20 knots
Fuel Consumption
1 NMPG

Donelle 35 Sport Specs (PDF)

Donelle 35 – Sport

For the Sport Fisher: For the SERIOUS only! Tired of being beat up and cramped in a production boat?  Tweak this sweet ride by laying out your rod holders, fish holds, live wells, tackle station, storage, and interior comfort.

Each is built to meet our customers needs!

Donelle 35 – Sport

For the Sport Fisher: For the SERIOUS only! Tired of being beat up and cramped in a production boat?  Tweak this sweet ride by laying out your rod holders, fish holds, live wells, tackle station, storage, and interior comfort.

Each is built to meet our customers needs!

Spec
Value
LOA
34′-8″
Beam
13′
Transom
11′
Draft
44″
Fuel Capacity
800 litres
Sleeps
3 people
Displacement
18,000
Hold Capacity
100ft³
Power
480HP
Top Speed
26 knots
Cruising Speed
20 knots
Fuel Consumption
1 NMPG

Donelle 35 Sport Specs (PDF)

Donelle 43

Hundreds have been sold throughout Canada and the U.S. since the mid 90’s. In 2019, we raised the freeboard allowing for deeper fish holds and a larger engine to be installed under a flush deck.

We have also modified the cabin giving it a “new look”!

The Donelle 43, known for its fuel efficiency at a 16-20 knot cruise, is the ultimate day boat.  Now with deeper holds, it also appeals to commercial tuna fishermen, salmon gilnetters, and other applications where speed and fuel consumption are of concern.

Where most builders have gone to wider hulls, the Donelle 43 still possesses the tradition proportions with a 14’6″ beam tapering to 12’2″ at her transom.

Spec
Value

LOA
42′-10″

Beam
14′-6″

Transom
12′-2″

Draft
48″

Fuel Capacity
900 litres

Sleeps
4 people

Displacement
26,000

Hold Capacity
120ft³

Power
510HP

Top Speed
21 knots

Cruising Speed
17 knots

Fuel Consumption
1 NMPG

Donelle 43 Specs (PDF)

Donelle 45

Crabbers, Gilnetters, and Hardcore Lobstermen who prefer the lines of the Donelle… the 43 can be transformed into the Super Donelle 45 being stretched and widened.

Spec
Value
LOA
44′-11″
Beam
15′-6″
Transom
15′-6″
Draft
52″
Fuel Capacity
1,800 litres
Sleeps
4 people
Displacement
36,000
Hold Capacity
650ft³
Power
625 HP
Top Speed
25 knots
Cruising Speed
20 knots
Fuel Consumption
1 NMPG

Donelle 45 Specs (PDF)

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