Design

An Owner's Options

By Capt. Grant Rafter | Posted March 2009

Entering a line that includes a 36-, 44-, and 47-footer, the new 63-foot Riviera 5800 Sport Yacht was designed to provide not only more luxury but also more layout options. Owners...

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Star-studded Boats

By Brad Dunn | Posted March 2009

Illustration by Richard ClarkA beautifully maintained 1950 Chris-Craft Sportsman would turn the head of any classic-boat enthusiast. But what would make such a vessel even more...

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Horizon Bandido 148

By Capt. Grant Rafter | Posted February 2009

When you’re packing a six-figure Leisure Craft Classic 700 runabout in your yacht’s tender garage, you know you’ve got something special. That’s exactly what Juan Carlos “J.C.”...

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A Boat is Born, Part IV

By Capt. Patrick S... | Posted February 2009

Makaira’s hull is being constructed via infusion. Resin, under a vacuum, is drawn through feed lines. This process results in a lightweight, yet sturdy hull. Note the red resin...

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The Hidden Tradition

By Capt. Grant Rafter | Posted January 2009

Although the builder True North has only been around since 1999, its parent company, Pearson Composites, has a heritage that stretches back 48 years. (Sailing enthusiasts will...

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Viking Sport Cruisers V78

By Capt. Grant Rafter | Posted December 2008

The partnership of New Jersey-based Viking Yachts with England's Princess Yachts has produced yet another express cruiser on the drafting board. The project, which is meant to...

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Hunt 52 Express

By | Posted November 2008

While C. Raymond Hunt Associates has developed projects of up to 100 feet and more, the Hunt 52 will be the largest yacht under the Hunt Yachts brand. Half again as long as the...

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Jarrett Bay 77

By | Posted November 2008

The new Jarrett Bay 77 will be a force to be reckoned with. Packing 2,400-hp MTUs, she's predicted to reach a top speed of 42 knots or nearly 50 mph, downright impressive for a 77...

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Hakvoort-39m

By | Posted October 2008

In a world that seems increasingly driven by corporate interests, it’s gratifying to know that there are still family-run businesses that have thrived for several generations....

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Jongert 3900

By George L. Petrie | Posted September 2008

During the 17th century, the Netherlands produced some of the most gifted painters. Now, a collaboration among yachtbuilder Jongert, Azure Naval Architects, and stylist Guido de...

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Burger 43-Meter

By George L. Petrie | Posted September 2008

One of the most important parameters in yacht design is the intended maximum speed. If the hull is meant to be capable of exceeding its theoretical hull speed, then it generally...

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A Boat Is Born, Part III

By Capt. Patrick S... | Posted August 2008

It's been about nine months since the design process for the 64-foot Makaira was started. While both the designers at Applied Concepts Unleashed and the builder's team have...

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Regulator 34SS Center Console

By | Posted August 2008

Mostly it's multimillion-dollar yachts that dominate this space, so the new Regulator 34SS is a decided change of pace. Indeed, what's interesting about this boat is that she...

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