2013 BOTY Nominees
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March 29, 2013Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 509The flagship of Jeanneau’s impressive Sun Odyssey collection, the 509 features a high-aspect sail plan and a low, understated profile, a combination that makes for a visually arresting oceangoing vehicle. The hard chine promotes a roomy interior, and numerous layouts are offered, including double cabins forward. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 509 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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December 10, 2012C&C 101Built in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, the C and C 101 is a true dual-purpose racer/cruiser with high-performance potential and simple, comfortable amenities for coastal cruising.
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November 15, 2012Moorings 5800The latest addition to The Moorings fleet, built in South Africa by Robertson and Caine, was designed for the crewed-charter market and for luxurious worldwide cruising by private owners. For chartering, the innovative five-cabin layout includes a pair of bridgedeck staterooms. The Moorings 5800 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 13, 2012Maverick 400Yet another cool cat with a South African pedigree is the Maverick 400, appropriately nicknamed the “Space Craft.” Indeed, spacious accoutrements above deck and below are signature elements in this rangy 40-footer. The enormous owners stateroom, which runs the length of the starboard hull, is especially noteworthy. The Maverick 400 is a part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 13, 2012Moody AC 41Though now built in Germany by Hanse Yachts, the Moody brand’s British heritage has been retained by longtime designer Bill Dixon, the creator of the new 41. With classic lines and contemporary features like dual headsails, twin wheels, and a walk-through transom, the old and the new are equally represented. The Moody AC 41 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 13, 2012Nautitech 441With a single helm station at deck level to port, the Nautitech 441 is ideally set up for solo operation. (Its sister ship, the 442, has two helms aft and outboard.) A cat with real offshore capability, it also offers the option of a dedicated owners stateroom in the starboard hull, which includes a fine work space/office. The Nautitech 441 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 13, 2012Neel 45And now for something completely different: a thoroughly modern production trimaran for extended voyaging and living aboard. Conceived by veteran French multihull builder and racer Eric Bruneel, his tri employs reverse bows to reduce pitching and maximize waterline length. For originality, the 45 earns high marks. The Neel 45 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 13, 2012Sanya 57The cockpit “terrace,” the topside “lounge deck,” the interior “living and dining rooms,” the solar panels integrated into the coachroof for aesthetics and practicality: All are standout features of this new cat from accomplished French builder Fountaine Pajot. Choose the six-cabin version or the sweet owners suite. The Sanya 57 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, 2012Leopard 48Taking the place of the Leopard 46 in the South African company’s line of long-range catamarans, this new 48-footer is equipped with a raised helm station with all controls led to the driver for easy handling and maneuverability. Optional layouts include either four staterooms or a large owners suite and two staterooms. The Leopard 48 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.
