Design

Bertram 540 Convertible

By George L. Petrie | Posted August 2008

It's always dicey messing with a classic, especially one as widely revered as the Bertram 54. But Bertram's parent company, the Ferretti Group, is out to establish its own legend...

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Sunrise 45-Meter

By George L. Petrie | Posted July 2008

When passing hors d'oeuvres at a cocktail party, it's not unusual for someone to say "go on, take two." But it's a different story when the subject is a 147-foot motoryacht. That...

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A Boat Is Born, Part II

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

In part one of our exclusive five-part series ("A Boat Is Born"), the Makaira team took the first conceptual steps in creating its brand-new sportfisherman. This included...

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John Williams Stanley 42

By George L. Petrie | Posted June 2008

Say what you will about contemporary styling and fads, but judging by what's often seen at boat shows and marinas, they appeal to lots of folks. So it's gratifying to see an...

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Richmond Yachts 142 Trideck

By George L. Petrie | Posted May 2008

It's unusual for this column to feature the same yacht for a second time, but the story behind Richmond Yachts is unusual enough to justify a reprise. Ever since Texas businessman...

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Tradition 58 Long-Range Trawler

By George L. Petrie | Posted May 2008

It's been a long time in gestation: Seaforth Marine built the first Tradition a few years ago, a lovely 54-foot prototype that has been redesigned, morphing into the flagship 58,...

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A Boat Is Born

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

Welcome to the first of a five-part series in which we follow the creation of a brand-new sportfishing boat from conception to launch. PMY has been granted exclusive access to the...

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Riva 92 Duchessa Fly

By George L. Petrie | Posted April 2008

As an encore to the 2005 debut of its 115-foot flagship, Athena, the Italian builder Riva introduces its newest offering, the 92-foot Duchessa Fly. Filling a gap between Athena...

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Icon Yachts 62-Meter Custom Yacht

By George L. Petrie | Posted April 2008

Although the distinction between custom and semicustom can sometimes be blurred, it's often taken to be the following: A custom yacht is designed from the keel up, inside and out...

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Outer Reef 63

By George L. Petrie | Posted April 2008

Adapting to a marketplace that is becoming ever more sensitive to fuel economy, efficiency, and carbon footprint, Outer Reef Yachts is now offering smaller engine options...

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Cheoy Lee Serenity Series 68

By George L. Petrie | Posted April 2008

Even in this era of globalization, few projects can rival the Serenity Series for geographic diversity. Cheoy Lee Shipyards will build the 68, the first model in the series, at...

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Our Big Build

By Adam LaRosa | Posted March 2008

Rebel, a sistership to Canyon Runner. After the crew sea trialed her in eight-footers, running her at 30 knots, it was convinced this hull would be the right offshore platform.For...

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Shannon Tender 32

By George L. Petrie | Posted March 2008

Recognizing that many megayacht owners may wish to have a tender as distinctive as their motoryacht, Shannon Yachts has introduced the Shannon Tender 32. Considering her classical...

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