Articles written by: Eric Smith
When Is The Best Time To Order My Catamaran?
Question #1: When Do You Want Your Yacht? The lead time depends on the model. In terms of delivery – you need to talk to us when you’re about 18-24 months from wanting to take delivery.
When you’re sailing offshore–Are you interested in price or cost?
A client recently finished a passage on a Saona 47. Mostly it was a great experience–especially since he was coming from extensive offshore, monohull sailing experiences. Like […]
Comparing Monohulls By The Numbers
When considering boat comparisons, is it important to think about the numbers, especially when considering monohulls, where this is a time-honored practice. Recently, I was talking to […]
It’s “About Time” to Pursue the Dream!
A story from our customer, Barry Slifstein, who re-evaluated his priorities and got back into boating after his father passed. Barry is a knowledgeable and experienced boater […]
What Makes a Power Catamaran a Motor Yacht?
Motor Yacht vs. Powered Yacht? It’s all about the planing speeds. It starts with the design intent. If you want to have a true, planing motor yacht, […]
Are Electric Boats The Future?
Marine power efficiency has improved greatly over the years. Looking at the different options, steam engines are roughly 10% efficient, gas is about 25% efficient, and diesel […]