All Entries Tagged With: "2008 New Boat"
You Need to See the Nord Star Pilothouse Boats
The Nord Star 31 is a remarkable pilothouse boat that can give a family real coastal cruising capability. It’s from Finland and you need to see it.
New Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer Arrives in U.S.
Pacific Asian Enterprises late last week released these photos of its brand new 56 Motorsailer, which has just arrived in Dana Point, California. The boat was offloaded from the container ship in San Diego, and brought up the coast by Nordhavn salesman Eric Leishman (who sold the boat to owners Susan and John Felton) and [...]
First “New” Nordic Tugs 26 to Splash Next Week
Nordic Tugs officials confirmed yesterday that the first “new” Nordic Tugs 26 will leave the factory in Skagit County, Washington, before the end of this month and splash into the cold waters of the San Juan islands for its first sea trials. The NT-26 was the original Nordic Tug, produced from 1980 until 1997, and the [...]
Hunter 45DS Features Bright and Roomy Interior
Step down the companionway on the Hunter 45 Deck Salon, a recent offering from the world’s largest sailboat manufacturer, and the impact of a tall and roomy cabin flooded with light is immediate. It stands in sharp contrast to cave–like interiors that sailors know too well.
The reason for the room is the raised coach roof, [...]
The New Outer Reef 63
When Outer Reef Yachts introduced its new 63–foot pilothouse yacht at this year’s Newport International Boat Show, it had no shortage of interest. A steady stream of couples boarded to have a look. And why not? The 63 has features and finish standards at the top of its class. And with a sophisticated, ship–like profile, [...]
New Hunter 50 CC Designed to Appeal to Liveaboards, Bluewater Cruisers
At the recent Annapolis sail show, Hunter Marine debuted the new flagship in its growing line of sailboats; the 50 CC. (Editor’s Note — A version of this story of mine appeared on Mad Mariner, a daily online boating magazine. If you haven’t visited Mad Mariner, stop by and sign up for a free trial; [...]
Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer Ready for Launch
The exquisite torture that is having to wait for something you just know is going to be really good was the inspiration for Carly Simon’s 1971 hit “Anticipation.” That song was also the theme music for an advertisement for a well-loved tomato ketchup brand. I think we should play it now as Pacific Asian Enterprises [...]
Northwest Trawlers Adds 55 to Model Lineup
Northwest Trawlers Founder Peter Whiting has announced that his company is adding a new flagship to the company’s fleet — the NW 55. Designed by Steve Seaton, the NW 55 keeps the look of the Northwest 45 and 50, but adds a newer, more streamlined flybridge that will eventually make its way to the 45 [...]
First Photos: Grand Banks 41 Heritage EU
One of the most anxiously awaited boats of the fall season is Grand Banks’ new 41 Heritage EU, powered by CumminsMerCruiser Diesel Zeus azimuthing drive pods. Grand Banks dealers from around the world met last week in Singapore and were treated to the first look at the new boat. I first wrote about the new [...]
