In The Field: Sing Us a Song, Piano Man

By PMY Staff
In The Field: Sing Us a Song, Piano Man
 
 
 
 
Photo: Reuben Trane

Musician/boat-builder Billy Joel and his design team gave a presentation to students of naval architecture and invited guests at Webb Institute. Joel and his team discussed several of the boats he has designed and built over the years, including his most recent project, a 57' commuter yacht now under construction at Coecles Harbor Marine. Pictured with Mr. Joel is PMY contributing editor George Petrie.

This article originally appeared in the November 2004 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.

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