A friend just took delivery on a brand new 46' Beneteau Oceanis sailboat. IMO, one of the best designs in her class and the interior looks...
Good post KC. Sums up my exact impressions. I butted heads with a writer in the industry for a glowing review he wrote on the BS trawler. This is...
Fifteen years ago I wondered if the design would stand the test of time. In a sea of designs meant to lure the latest trend seekers it certainly...
Glendinning notified. :)
I feel your PITA. Been kicking mine ever since I passed on a 2005 25' w/200 optis around 400 hours. It was hi/dry indoor stored on the west coast,...
I think it was Enzo Ferrari that stated the classic jag e-type was the most beautiful car in the world. He certainly knew something about good...
A few years ago I saw a flats boat called the Chaos 16, designed to capture the outerbanks elements. Looks a little like a Buddy Davis hull,...
Ditto Randy! IMO, the 25 Seacraft was one of the best CCs in that range. Hard to find a good one these days. Some of the late model Seacrafts,...
Maritna, Appreciate the videos you bring to YF. It's good for Google which means it's good for us. Links to brokerage sites gives them a bump in...
Gelcoat is most prone to cracking around tight bends, corners and areas that flex. Unless this area has been subject to impact, it looks cosmetic...
I know you tried to sell these books once before. No luck? Maybe because we’ve documented motoryachts and superyachts, literally on a hourly basis...
From Wired Magazine in 2004... https://www.wired.com/2004/02/pentagon-kills-lifelog-project/ The Pentagon canceled its so-called "LifeLog"...
Some folks would say it's a good thing. For those who think otherwise, Vicem offers a fiberglass hull option.
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Ask to speak with Roger Sourbutts at Horizon USA. NPB number is 561-721-4850. Alternately, you can email him: Roger (at) HorizonYachtUSA (dot) com
I don't follow the used yacht market, but occasionally check the center console market. I sold my last CC nearly 10 years ago; a 2005 33'...
I've heard numerous people say this over the years, not just on YF. I was out to dinner with a group of people following the Palm Beach show and...
As an advocate of consumer privacy, Apple is launching an OS to battle the invasive tactics of Facebook......
40 year old sub. 3000 feet down. Hull was likely compromised.
Not sure of the underlying mechanics, but likely a closed loop system?
