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GETABOUT – A Sam Devlin Surf Runner 25 for Cruising

This snug 25’ outboard designed by Sam Devlin is bound to get you dreaming of your next boat.

GETABOUT's Particulars (of the Original Design):

  • Design: Surf Runner 25
  • Length: 25 ft. – 3 in.
  • Beam: 8 ft. – 6 in.
  • Draft: 18.5 in. (drive up)
  • Power: sterndrive 105hp diesel (this version has 200hp outboard)
  • Displacement: 4500 lbs.
  • Hull Type: Planing
  • Speed: Speed: 25 knots max (this version 35 knots max at 5900RPM), 20 knot cruise

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22 Responses So Far to “GETABOUT – A Sam Devlin Surf Runner 25 for Cruising”

  • Jay Knight says:

    Your cabin modification was a worthy modification, sure makes the boat more versatile and comfortable. Beautiful boat and obviously a lot of forethought went into it. Congratulations.

  • Paul Corneliussen says:

    What an inspiring project Gary. I’m enjoying your blog of the build; you are truly a craftsman!

  • Gary Brown says:

    Thank you all for your very kind words. It was a good project for me on so many levels, and she is so very enjoyable on the water. (I’m even starting to have amnesia about the seemingly endless hours I spent sanding – it all feels so well worth it now! :-))

  • Derrick Burry says:

    Wonderful. I can relate to what you said about your dad. Thanks for sharing.

  • Bill Bradley says:

    My wife and I were the second owners of the original Surfrunner 25 which we kept at our cabin in British Columbia for several years. We thought it was just about the perfect boat. You’ve done a wonderful job with yours and I’m sure you must be very proud . Very nice !

  • William Schleuse

    William Schleuse says:

    An amazingly professional job, from the structure and finish to the electricals, and even hydraulic steering for the Yamaha!
    Outstanding!

  • Jamie Haggard says:

    That was the exact reason that I subscribe. Thank you for sharing your inspirational story.

  • Jonathan Lewis

    Jonathan Lewis says:

    I LOVE this video. Congratulations one and all.

  • Bertram Levy says:

    built with just the right attitude : one piece at a time. Very nice job!

  • Larry Cheek says:

    Among other things, this boat—my opinion—exhibited the most beautiful paint job of any boat in the festival this year. Wonderful craftsmanship, Gary.

  • Steve Hunter says:

    Such a lovely boat and such a good story relating your life and experiences with your father. You are living a legacy and get to do it now with a beautiful wood boat.

  • Don White says:

    That was very touching, to bring in this boatbuilder’s reflection of his life with his dad, in all our work, in all our success or lack of it, the significance of another person in our life. “A stick at a time” philosophy remined me of a time when I realized the passage from scripture about prayer moving mountains sometimes for some of us it means one shovelful at a time. The mountain does get moved, the boat gets built.
    Thanks for your example

  • Doug Hermann

    Doug Hermann says:

    Marvelous! Very nice build. A perfect boat for gunk-holing! Have fun! Go explore!

  • John Fuller says:

    What a great, classic looking, craft. Wonderful piece of art. Thanks for sharing.

  • Philip Myer says:

    Very nice runabout , well done, the cabin trunk looks great.

  • John Wujack says:

    Gary, Could you explain in a bit more detail the vinyl-covered foam ceiling, please?

    • Gary Brown says:

      Mylar templates were made for each of the ceiling panels. They were traced onto 1/4″ okoume ply and 1/4″ foam sheeting. The vinyl was cut for each panel about 1″ proud all the way around. High-temp contact cement was rolled on and the foam was glued in between the vinyl and ply with the vinyl edges wrapped around and stapled to the top of the ply. I glued/screwed 1/4 x 2×2″ squares onto the ceiling as standoffs to give a bit of room for the lighting and wiring, and attached the panels onto these with velcro. They didn’t hold super well, over rough water, so added a few SS screws with countersunk finishing washers, mostly in panel corners.

      • John Wujack says:

        Thank you. I imagine that it really quiets the cabin from outside noise.

  • Robert Kunzig says:

    I can’t see it being built any finer. Enjoy!