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Gannon & Benjamin's New Family Sailboat Takes Shape in Their Vineyard Haven Shipyard

This winter work began on Nat Benjamin’s newest daysailer, Design #78, a family boat built for Vineyard waters for adventures near and somewhat far.

This newest vessel in the Benjamin & Gannon catalog can carry either a gaff or Marconi rig and two of them are already on order with a scheduled launch for early summer 2012. 

Benjamin had in mind several requirements for the boar:  affordability, easy maintenance, trailer-able, good performance and an appeal to a wide age group. 

The generous sail area, long LWL and powerful quarters are designed for good performance as well as good looks that would make it attractive to younger sailors for racing and adventuring. 

Older sailors will appreciate the bench seats and comfortable coaming to support the lower back. The boat will have painted topsides, deck and bottom. Only the spars will be varnished.

Varnish can be used, if requested, but G&B recommends tung oil finish on the coamings and guard rails, and Penefin for the interior in order to keep the maintenance low. 

The keel is made of angelique, and locust and white oak will be used for the stem and frames.  Planking will be white cedar.  Fastenings will be silicon bronze and copper rivets.           

The deck will be marine plywood covered with canvas. The cock-pit coamings and trim will be in silver balli and wana. 

Specs:  LOD 18’3"       LWL: 17’5"  

BEAM:  6’3"    DRAFT: 10"/3’9"   SAIL AREA: 171sf   

See more photos on the G&B website.

 

 

Sign Up to Test Drive M-Series Morris Yachts at the Miami Boat Show, Feb. 16-19

The antidote to winter.

Escape the flurry of the Miami Boat Show and head down to the peaceful waterfront in Coconut Grove to view the beautiful M-Series yachts--the M29, M36 & M42--lined up at the docks. Cuyler, Prent, Scott and Doug will be on hand to greet you and answer your questions.

Your advised not to wait until it's too late. Reservation space is limited. Call today to schedule your test sail of the M-Series in Miami, Florida February 16-19.

Schedule
Thursday, February 16th - Sunday, February 19th 10am - 5:30pm

Location
Shake-A-Leg Sailing Center
2620 South Bayshore Drive
Coconut Grove, FL, 33133

Contact Morris Yachts to reserve your appointment time, appointment time required, via email, or call  or +1 (207) 244-5509.

Daysailer Morris 36 'Undine" for Sale for $439,000

Moored in Edgartown on the island of Martha's Vineyard, 'Undine,' a Morris 36 Daysailer is now for sale for $439,000.

See all the details and photos here: http://bit.ly/t6o7Ma

Sail Magazine Announces Its 2012 Best Boats of the Year, Monohulls & Cats, Too

Sail Magazine has announced its winners for Best Boat of the Year 2012. Included are a cat with two cockpits, another cat with two tillers, a variable-displacement daysailer and a pair of red-hot raceboats.

And for those want a daysailer that's easy to handle, check out the BayCruiser 20 from the UK. For great accommodations, check out the the crowd-pleasing Com-Pac CP 23 Pilothouse, a diminutive 23-footer with a tall pilothouse that wowed the visitors at the Annapolis Boat Showtopper this fall. See the full list and links below.

Flagship Monohull:  Passport Vista 545 CC
Cruising Monohull Under 50ft:  Bavaria Cruiser 45
Cruising Multihull Under 50ft:  Leopard 44
Performance 30ft and Under:  VX One Design
Performance 30ft and Over:  Farr 400 One Design
Daysailer:  BayRaider 20
Accommodations:  Com-Pac CP 23 Pilothouse
Systems:  Southerly 49
Deck and Cockpit:  Outremer 49

55-Ft Racing Sloop "Flyway II" Is Ready for Bermuda Race & for Sale for $200K

"Flyway II," a 1992 55' Bill Tripp-designed racing sloop being marketed by Sparkman & Stephens has been reduced to $200,000. "Offers are highly encouraged," says central agent Kevin Dailey.

The perfect boat for offshore races such as the upcoming 2012 Bermuda Race, Flyway has a beam of 15 feet  and draft of over 10 feet and posted speed of 8-9 knots.

For more information, contact Kevin Dailey, 203-434-6060 (cell), email.

Stats

LOA: 55' (16.8 m) Beam: 15' (4.6 m)
Draft: Max 10'10" (3.3 m)
Speed: 8 knots / 9 knots
Location: Mamaroneck, NY, United States
Year: Mfg-1992 Model-1992
Mfg: TRIPP
Model: Sloop
Type: Racing Sailboat
Price: 200,000 USD

Sail Magazine Announces the Winners for its 2011 Best Boats Awards

Sail Magazine has announced the recipients of its 2011 Best Boats awards. See below for the winners. To see the complete list of nominated boats, click here.

Flagship Monohull - Southerly 57RS

Innovation Award - Beneteau Sense 50

Flagship Multihull - Gunboat 66

Deck and Cockpit - J/111

The Green Award - Hunter 27e

Daysailer - C.W. Hood 32

Performance, 30ft+ - Beneteau First 30

Cruising Monohull Under 50ft - Presto 30

Best Dinghy - Topaz TAZ

Performance, 30ft and Under - X-Treme 25

Most Innovative Rig - Radical Bay 8000

Cruising Multihull + Accommodations - Discovery 50

Sail Magazine Announces Nominees for Best Boats 2011

Sail Magazine has released its highly anticipated list of Best Boats 2011 nominees. See the complete list below. Click here for info on each nominated boat.

Topaz 14 CX
RS Venture
VX One Design
Herreshoff 20

BayRaider 20
Marblehead 22
J/70
Harbor 30

Bavaria 32
Hunter e33
Mystery 35
Bavaria 36

PT-11
Island Packet 360
Jeanneau 379
Hallberg Rassy 372

Catalina 385
Bavaria 40
Beneteau Oceanis 41
Tartan 4000

Jeanneau 439
Leopard 44
Beneteau Sense 43
Aquila RP45

Jeanneau 44DS
Dufour 445
Hanse 445
Moody 45DS

Beneteau Oceanis 45
Moody 45AC
Bavaria 45

Tartan 4700
Seaward 46RK
Knysna 480

Outremer 49
Southerly 49
Catana 50
Hanse 495

Fluid 550
Lagoon 560
Swan 66 FD

Annual Newport International Boat Show Sept. 15-18 Will Feature Morris, S&S

The 41st  Annual Newport International Boat Show takes place next week September 15-18, 2011. This popular boating extravaganza will feature new sailboats and powerboats, and thousands of products and services from both domestic and international exhibitors.

Among the exhibitors will be Sparkman & Stephens (find them in Tent A). Also Morris Yachts will have New Boat, Brokerage and Service teams on hand, in addition to displaying an M36 and a Morris 42 (Ocean Series). There will also be a private viewing of the M29, M36, and M42 on nearby docks. To schedule an appointment send an email to Morris Yachts.

Multiple waterfront facilities along America's Cup Avenue host the Show including Newport Yachting Center, Oldport Marine, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf.  All Show sites are accessible by land or by  water taxi service. For more detailed information, visit the NIBS website. See below for show highlights.

Show Highlights

• Got talent? The Newport International Boat Show will be one of the stops on a nationwide casting call for the upcoming motion picture 'Yacht Club.'

• Special Two-Day Marine Weather Course offered. Instructor: Lee S. Chesneau Classroom Location: 250 Thames Street, 3rd Floor, Newport, RI

• Newport will be chockablock full of world-class racing events taking place during the Newport International Boat Show, so start planning your accommodations now.

       - The New York Yacht Club will host the Swan 42 World Invitational Cup, Sept. 15-19

       - The 12 Metre North Americans will immediately follow the close of the Boat Show

    - Puma’s Volvo Ocean Race Boat is currently being built at New England Boatworks in Portsmouth, RI. New England Boatworks is a NIBS exhibitor.

• Newport For New Products: The Show is the official venue for U.S. debuts of all new boats and boating products. This industry-wide promotion recognizes the best that’s being introduced for the 2012 model year at NIBS. Look for the red-and-blue balloons signifying new boats/products throughout the Show.

• Best-selling Nautical Authors Lin and Larry Pardey to Speak at Newport Show - Hosted by Blue Water Sailing Magazine. Exhibit space and seminars hosted by Blue Water Sailing Magazine. Newport Seminar Topics include:

               -Storm Tactic - Friday, September 16th, 12:30 - 1:30 PM, Tent J

               -Cost Control While you Cruise - Saturday, September 17th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Tent J

               -Booth Location - Book Signing - Tent C - #45 & 46

• SAIL FOR PRIDE: 2011 Charity Partner - Just days after the 9/11 attack, a group of sailors led by Scott Murray, Mick Harvey and Brad Read founded the Sail For Pride Regatta to raise money to support the victims and their families. And indeed they succeeded in raising over $110,000.

        Over the past nine years they have continued to raise money under the name Sail For Hope to reflect the RI state motto. From 2002 on, the funds were directed to support local Rhode Island charities. This year, being the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the name Sail For Pride will be brought back.

• Latitudes & Attitudes hosts the Show's first-ever Cruisers Party--all Boaters are invited. Join others with your same passion for boating, along with the exhibitors and industry folks, for a great evening of free pizza, beer, and soft drinks at the Lats & Atts Cruisers Party! Enjoy the music of The Eric Stone Band, live and in concert! Visit the Eric Stone website at www.boatsongs.com.

• Make Pink Your Color: PINK HEALS is touring the USA and will make a stop at NIBS. The Pink Heals Foundation is a national, non-profit organization committed to raising breast cancer awareness. You can help raise funds for various breast cancer support programs by purchasing t-shirts or other accessories such as dog bowls, stickers, mouse pads, etc., or make a monetary donation in the amount of your choice. 100% of the proceeds will go to Pink Heals.

• AL JARDINE. Following the close of the Boat Show on Sunday, September 18th - spend the evening at a concert with Al Jardine, founding member of the Beach Boys, and his Endless Summer Band. Boat show Exhibitors and Attendees - receive a boat show special offer of 10% off regular ticket prices. The Concert takes place at the International Tennis Hall of Fame front lawn courts.

Parking Made Easy

Purchase your show ticket and an Easton’s Beach Parking Pass in advance. Shuttle Service from the Easton’s Beach Parking Lot to the show is free and runs continuously from 8 AM to 8 PM all four days. Shuttle buses are handicapped accessible.

Bequia Regatta Winner 'Hot Chocolate,' a C&C Landfall 38, Now for Sale, $54K

Holmes Hole Sailing Association member Richard Washington has put up for sale his regatta-winning C&C Landfall 38. The  winner of the 2008 Bequia Regatta, plus other top showings--2^nd 2007 Bequia Regatta, 3^rd 2006 Bequia Regatta, 2^nd 2007 Pr. Minister’s Cup, 3^rd 2006 Pr. Minister’s Cup--'Hot Chocolate' is a proven champion and ready to go.

This one-owner 1980 sloop is fully equipped for racing and cruising. Equipment includes auto-pilot, solar panel, refrigeration, SSB, wind vane, GPS VHF and stereo.

Sails: Main, 4 head sails, 1 spinnaker

Also included are 3 anchor systems, windlass, 4 bilge pumps, 4 fire extinguishers, 4-man raft, Depth/Wind/Speed gauges & more.

Current price is $54,000, recently reduced from $57,000. Call 758-718-9000 or 508-693-7424 for more details and photos. Or email. See photos below.

CETACEA - 59' Hinckley Sou'wester Reduced from $595,000 to $525,000

CETACEA - 59' Hinckley Sou'wester Reduced to $525,000.

59' Hinckley Sou'wester Ketch

• Year: 1983
• Current Price: US$ 595,000   Now $525,000
• Located In Newport, RI
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Engine/Fuel Type: Single diesel
• YW# 1877-2237404

This yacht's loving owner continues to repay her for all the enjoyment she affords. Thanks to extensive refits and intensive full-time maintenance by a professional captain, she is poised to server other sailors for many more years of both comfortable cruising and racing.

Refits from 2003 to 2009 included new wiring, 12.5kW generator, carbon mast, electronics, water maker, bow thruster, refrigeration, air condition, inverter and batteries.

Includes three staterooms, each with en suite heads, Kevlar and 3DL racing sails, Dacron cruising sails and more.

For more information, contact Central Agent Kevin Dailey,  Cell: 203-434-6060; Office: 212-661-6170 Email. Company Website