Boats

Fjord 36 Open

By | Posted June 2011

The Fjord 36 Open recently performed well in her early sea trials on a blustery day in the Med. The builder says she reached speeds as high as 51 mph while powering admirably...

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640 Maine

By Jason Y. Wood | Posted June 2011

Cantieri Estensi's third entry into its Maine line of builds looks like it may be a keeper. The 640 has the requisite live-aboard size for a true second home, and enough range (2,...

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Azimut-Benetti's Think Tank

By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted June 2011

Think TankInside a small office in a picturesque marina, Azimut-Benetti is focused on the future.Most boatbuilders of any size have one or two engineers whose job it is to bat...

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2011 Engines Review - Outboard

By Capt. Patrick S... | Posted June 2011

The Alpha OutboardA group of Midwestern engineers think they’ve built the great white shark of motors.The 557 puts out about 60 percent more power than the next nearest outboard....

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Tiara Yachts Coronet 31

By Kevin Koenig | Posted June 2011

Tiara Yachts Coronet 31Tiara Yachts new Coronet 31 is one dayboat with a truly fitting name—since a coronet is a “little crown” and the 31 looks to be the newest jewel in Tiara’s...

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Ocean Yachts 37 Express

By | Posted June 2011

Ocean Yachts 37 ExpressThe newest Ocean Yacht, the 37 Express, is scheduled to hit the water this summer, and she is sure to carry on this builder’s tradition of rugged,...

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2011 Engines Review - Catalyst

By Kevin Koenig | Posted June 2011

Time For A ConversionUnfamiliar with catalytic converters? You shouldn’t be, because you may need one soon.If you’re like most people, the only time you put serious thought into...

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Custom Line 100

By Kevin Koenig | Posted June 2011

Custom Line 100Anyone who ever uttered the phrase “youth is wasted on the the young” certainly never met an owner of Ferretti’s Custom Line 100. Designed with sleek, sporty lines...

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Maritimo M53

By Kevin Koenig | Posted June 2011

Maritimo M53If the primary purpose of a yacht is to entertain, then the Maritimo M53 is a boat on a mission. At 57'8" she packs as much leisure-time punch as larger boats. Of...

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Prestige Yachts 500 S

By Kevin Koenig | Posted June 2011

Prestige Yachts 500 S“Beauty without excess.” This was Prestige’s goal when designing its 500 S, a boat that is sure to impress with her clean lines, nimble performance, and...

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2011 Engines Review - Pod Drives

By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted June 2011

The Power of OneWill ZF and SeaVee shake up the boating world with their single-pod center console?One of the best things about the Miami International Boat Show is that it’s so...

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2011 Engines Review - Twin Disc

By Capt. Bill Pike Photos by Jeffe... | Posted June 2011

Master of ManeuverabilityTwin Disc’s new joystick-control system may give those pod drives a run for their money.Let’s begin this treatise on maneuverability on a historical note—...

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Satori

By Alyssa Haak | Posted May 2011

Yachting EnlightenmentHeesen’s Aluminum Series launchesIn April 2011 Heesen released Air. The following month its first all-aluminum yacht, the 50-meter (164-foot) Satori (above...

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