Moonen Shipyards Targets Entry-Level Yacht Owners
June 30th 2012
Holland-based Moonen Shipyards is offering three new yacht designs much smaller than the megayachts they have been building. The goal is to appeal to buyers new to yachting.
Archive for June, 2012
Hinckley Launches the New T34, with Twin Jet Drives
June 29th 2012
July 2 is the launch date, and Hinckley says the T34 will do up to 32 knots, with Yanmar 6BY2-260's and Hamilton jet drives.
July 2 is the launch date, and Hinckley says the T34 will do up to 32 knots, with Yanmar 6BY2-260's and Hamilton jet drives.
J/70: Multi-purpose Speedster
June 28th 2012
Meet the J/70, the new pocket-rocket from J/Boats, with lifting keel, large cockpit, and sailing horsepower.
Meet the J/70, the new pocket-rocket from J/Boats, with lifting keel, large cockpit, and sailing horsepower.
Updated Yacht Charter Site Launched for YachtWorldCharters.com
June 27th 2012
Great information on charter locations around the world can now be found on a re-launched site with plenty of useful links and an easy-to-use destination map.
Great information on charter locations around the world can now be found on a re-launched site with plenty of useful links and an easy-to-use destination map.
Pirate Cove Expansion Continues
June 26th 2012
A recreational development off the Colorado River keeps refining its act to draw go-fast family crowds.
A recreational development off the Colorado River keeps refining its act to draw go-fast family crowds.
Maui Jim Sunglasses: “Pure” Forgetfulness
June 24th 2012
MauiPure, MauiJim’s patent-pending technology, raises the bar for polycarbonate lenses.
MauiPure, MauiJim’s patent-pending technology, raises the bar for polycarbonate lenses.
Marine Wiring ID: A Good Way to Trace Functions
June 23rd 2012
With lots of wires and long runs, you can get frustrated trying to match ends. A fox-and-hound probe can be a big time-saver.
With lots of wires and long runs, you can get frustrated trying to match ends. A fox-and-hound probe can be a big time-saver.
X-Yachts Extends the XP Line with a 50-Footer
June 22nd 2012
The new XP 50, designed by Niels Jeppesen and his team, has been added at the top end of X-Yachts’ performance line.
The new XP 50, designed by Niels Jeppesen and his team, has been added at the top end of X-Yachts’ performance line.
Suzuki Unveils New Outboard Models
June 21st 2012
At a boat builder meeting in Florida, Suzuki shows off portable, midrange and V6 motors that will offer better economy and more features.
At a boat builder meeting in Florida, Suzuki shows off portable, midrange and V6 motors that will offer better economy and more features.
Checkmate 26 Convincor Nears Completion
June 20th 2012
Stock power on the new 26 Convincor will be a 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2L engine.
Stock power on the new 26 Convincor will be a 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2L engine.
Dorade Log 6: Finished! Just After Midnight
June 19th 2012
The S&S 52-foot yawl Dorade completed her first race to Bermuda since 1934, finishing in just over 3 days, 11 hours.
The S&S 52-foot yawl Dorade completed her first race to Bermuda since 1934, finishing in just over 3 days, 11 hours.
Star Spangled Sailabration Draws Thousands of Boats to Baltimore
June 19th 2012
An air show by the Blue Angels capped off a week of festivities celebrating the War of 1812 Bicentennial, which included tall ships, concerts, fireworks, and more.
An air show by the Blue Angels capped off a week of festivities celebrating the War of 1812 Bicentennial, which included tall ships, concerts, fireworks, and more.
Dorade Update: 120 miles to go
June 18th 2012
Following Dorade on her way to Bermuda? Here is her latest position.
Following Dorade on her way to Bermuda? Here is her latest position.
Dorade Log 5: Entering the Gulf Stream
June 17th 2012
A report from John Burnham, not quite halfway to Bermuda on a 1930s Sparkman and Stephens design.
A report from John Burnham, not quite halfway to Bermuda on a 1930s Sparkman and Stephens design.
