Legendary sailor and designer Ted Hood has created a larger version of his 48-foot motorsailer and is building it on a custom basis at the TeKad facility in Tuzla, Turkey. While many of the belowdecks features are similar to those of Hoods well-known Little Harbor 54 and 60 designs, the waterline on this yacht is far longer, the freeboard is much higher, there is a flush deck, and, of course,
This 298-foot classic three-masted schooner designed by Gerard Dijkstra & Partners and built at Royal Huisman in Alustar aluminum for an American client was finally sailing at the end of September. The fore-, main-, and mizzenmasts were all built in aluminum by Rondal; the topsails can be furled in the mast while all the lowers furl into carbon booms. All deck hardware was
Although based on the same concept as the German Frersdesigned 46-foot bluewater cruiser that this Swedish builder has produced for many years, the HR 48 has an entirely new hull and layout. Interior space has been expanded with a longer waterline and has been brightened with larger side windows. The aft cabin is wider and is available with either two bunks on each side or
Even if you find it difficult to accept the builders claim that this little folding trimaran is capable of 30 knots, the Catri 24 is an intriguing boat. Each ama sports a retractable curved daggerboard in its forward section and a fixed V-shaped foil aft. There is also a horizontal foil on the rudder.Designer Aldis Eglajs, from Latvia, claims that the combined effect of these foils is to
Mari-Cha IV currently rules the Atlantic, but there may be a new sheriff in town with the launching of Frank Pong’s record chaser, Maiden Hong Kong. Designer Juan Kouyoumdjian’s brief was for a 100-foot-plus monohull capable of breaking existing transoceanic records. Maiden’s 115-foot carbon-composite hull is a stripped-out (pipe berths only) racer built by DK Yachts in
The Cookson 50 from New Zealand’s Cookson Boats belongs to the new generation of high-performance boats sporting canting keels and blistering speed potential. Mick Cookson, who worked with Farr Yacht Design to develop the concept, didn’t start out to build a canting-keeler. “This began as a fixed-keel boat with a trim tab,” he said. But Cookson also wanted a lightning-fast boat that had enough
The new Columbia 30 would have attracted attention even if it were just an average white boat. The resurrection of Columbia Yachts is a story in itself. But Vince Valdes has grander aims than just bringing his father’s old company back to life.The marketplace will have to decide what to make of a high-end 30-foot sportboat that’s weekend-cruiser friendly, but Valdes is betting plenty of
Jeanneau has made a splash breaking into the market for deck-saloon cruisers over the past few years, but it has also done a very good job of updating its bread-and-butter boats, as seen in the new Sun Odyssey 49. The SO 49 replaces the SO 45, a staple boat in charter fleets around the world, and, like its predecessor, it is very focused on the needs of this market.
Danish builder X-Yachts is set to debut its new X-35 One Design later this year, but dont be fooled by the “One Design” label. It’s more than just a 35-foot one-design racer. Like lots of new launches these days, it’s designed to be sporty, easy to sail, and comfortable belowdecks.Strict one-design rules have been established to foster fleet development for those who want to race, but the
A market is often the mother of invention. According to Australian cruising-catamaran designer and builder Bryan Perry, “A number of people saw the Perry 43 and liked it. They said they wanted something bigger along the same lines.” So he checked on what was already available and came up with the Perry 57 to scratch the itch of his potential customers. The resulting design is 57 feet long and
In 1989, the 58ft yacht Maiden made a splash in the Whitbread Round the World Race with the first all-female team in the race’s history.
It should come as no surprise that lots of owners want a boat that can do it all. Monohull sailors, in particular, tend to love
I gazed aft over Hazel James’ port quarter and patted her well-travelled 31ft hull. “It’s time to sail, girl. We’ve got a long way to
The Hanse 460 combines easy sailing with easy living, making for an all-around simple, luxurious package. All the sailhandling can be done from the twin
The Neel 47 trimaran bridges the gap between the Neel 45 and Neel 51. It also shares the same outstanding interior volume and clever use
The Marine Elegance was specifically designed to fit in tight spaces on boats where the addition of a toilet seems to be an afterthought. Originally the smallest footprint in a one-piece china allowing it to fit on “the step” in head areas. A variety of model choices including the most popular SeaFresh version.
KVH’s ultra-compact TracNet™ H30 delivers integrated satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi with automatic switching, DC power, and single-cable installation so you stay connected to the best communication options. Plus, KVH’s Tracking Avoidance Zones (TAZ) and layered satellite network enable uninterrupted communications, avoiding blockage from carbon sails, aerofoil masts, and more.
EWOL sailboat propellers are made of stainless steel super-alloys assuring the highest mechanical and corrosion resistance. Under sail blades feather to reduce drag, while micrometric pitch-setting allow to optimize thrust to lower RPM with consequent fuel savings. Blades flip 180° giving exceptional thrust and reduced prop walk while docking Dynamic balancing and a central pinion for blades synchronization kill vibrations.
