Alan Harper

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By Alan Harper
Jan 17, 2019

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By Alan Harper
Jan 15, 2019

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By Alan Harper
Dec 3, 2018

Sunseeker 76

By Alan Harper
Mar 23, 2018

Adler 76 Suprema

By Alan Harper
Mar 12, 2018

Princess 62

By Alan Harper
Feb 9, 2018

A top speed of 37-plus knots is only part of the performance equation for the Riva Rivale 56. Handling helps set this boat apart.

By Alan Harper
Feb 5, 2018

Tested: Zeelander Z55

By Alan Harper
Jan 29, 2018

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By Alan Harper
Mar 10, 2015

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By Alan Harper
Jun 6, 2014

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By Alan Harper
Feb 10, 2012

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By Alan Harper
Jan 31, 2012

Photos courtesy of Danish YachtsStarship Enterprise—the extraordinary pod-like wheelhouse. Note the gap in the bulkhead, and the glass panel overhead.

By Alan Harper
Dec 1, 2011

Photos courtesy of Custom Line

By Alan Harper
Oct 25, 2011

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By Alan Harper
Oct 25, 2011

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By Alan Harper
Oct 1, 2011

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By Alan Harper
May 1, 2011

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By Alan Harper
Feb 1, 2011

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By Alan Harper
Feb 1, 2011

Typically Lürssen: The owner’s bedroom has fantastic views foward.

By Alan Harper
Jul 17, 2009

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By Alan Harper
Jul 17, 2009

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By Alan Harper
Jul 17, 2009

Easy does it—coming along in Cannes.

By Alan Harper
Nov 1, 2008

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By Alan Harper
Oct 31, 2008

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By Alan Harper
Oct 31, 2008

The author tests the yacht’s stability using the old "can of beer" technique.

By Alan Harper
May 1, 2008

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By Alan Harper
Apr 30, 2008

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By Alan Harper
Apr 30, 2008

Compact but comfortable: Savvy's saloon contains a games table and a bar (in the aft corner, to starboard upon entering from the aft deck).

By Alan Harper
Feb 1, 2008

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By Alan Harper
Jan 31, 2008

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By Alan Harper
Jan 31, 2008

A trademark of Azimut's S series is expansive glass, including the aft bulkhead and overhead, which floods the saloon and dining area with natural light.

By Alan Harper
Nov 1, 2007

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By Alan Harper
Oct 31, 2007

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By Alan Harper
Oct 31, 2007

Viewed from any angle, the VSV is like nothing you've seen before.

By Alan Harper
Aug 1, 2007

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By Alan Harper
Jul 31, 2007

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By Alan Harper
Jul 31, 2007

Not content with simply providing a skylounge aboard the yacht, Sunseeker added this modern "upper saloon" to complement the main saloon.

By Alan Harper
Jun 1, 2007

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By Alan Harper
May 31, 2007

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By Alan Harper
May 31, 2007

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Oct 31, 2006

By Alan Harper
Oct 31, 2006

By Alan Harper
Oct 31, 2006

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By Alan Harper
Jun 30, 2006

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By Alan Harper
Jun 30, 2006

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By Alan Harper
Jan 15, 2004