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September 13, 2012Shannon 38 HPS“High Power Sailer” is what the “HPS” stands for in this latest design from Shannon founder Walter Schulz. With a generous sail plan, the boat isn’t a true motorsailer, but with either twin 75-horsepower engines or a single 165-horsepower diesel, the boat cruises at 12 knots with a powering range beyond 500 miles. The Shannon 38 HPS is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 13, 2012Southerly 47Twin rudders, as well as the trademark swing keel, are the defining characteristics of the Southerly line, and with the new 47, one could add sparkling sailing performance to the mix. The standard fractional rig includes a big mainsail and self-tacking jib; dual headsails are an option. In light air, fly the big asymmetric kite. The Southerly 47 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 13, 2012Southerly 420Shallow bays and estuaries are no impediment to exploration for cruisers under way on this British-built 42-footer. With its highly developed swing keel lowered, the deep draft of 8 feet 9 inches guarantees weatherly bluewater performance. Then touch a button, and the boat draws a mere 2 feet 7 inches for thin-water forays. The Southerly 420 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 13, 2012Sparkman & Stephens 30Inspired by a 30-foot wooden ocean racer built in 1935 called Babe, the redesigned S&S 30 boasts classic, traditional lines and was conceived for weekend cruising, club racing, and pleasant daysails. The late Olin J. Stephens II claimed that Babe was one of his favorite all-time projects, and we can certainly see why. The Sparkman and Stephens 30 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 12, 2012Swan 80The Swan 80 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase. It is available with either a flush deck or raised saloon.
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September 12, 2012Hallberg-Rassy 412Just over 41 feet LOA, this fresh Germán Frers creation from the renowned Swedish builder is the largest aft-cockpit H-R ever constructed. Everything about the moderate-displacement cruiser is substantial, from the three-spreader rig to the 75-horsepower Volvo Penta diesel. Choose a single or double aft cabins. The Hallberg-Rassy 412 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 12, 2012The DescendantsOn a square-rigger voyage across the Atlantic with heirs of the protagonists from the legendary HMS Beagle—Lieutenant Robert FitzRoy and naturalist Charles Darwin—the real and the surreal are barely distinguishable. From our September 2012 issue.
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September 10, 2012Tartan FantailElectrically powered by a Torqeedo 2R Cruiser motor for silent propulsion, the 26-foot Fantail is available in three different versions: Daysailer, Weekender, and Sail Trainer. The pocket-cruiser weekend model includes a double V-berth, 12-volt refrigeration, a simple galley with alcohol cooktop, and a marine head. The Tartan Fantail is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 10, 2012Rivolta Vintage 43Florida builder Piero Rivolta commissioned Maine’s Stephens Waring Yacht Design to draw a high-performance boat with classic lines and such modern elements as a retractable keel, a carbon-fiber mast, twin rudders, electric winches, air-conditioning, and a 75-horsepower diesel engine. The Vintage 43 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
