2013 BOTY Nominees
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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 23, 2011Oyster 625With this spectacular 62-footer, designer Rob Humphreys and the craftsmen at Oyster Marine, working in tandem, have teamed up to produce a state-of-the-art example of contemporary yacht design and construction. Systems rich, the 625 is beefy and striking, with top-shelf gear and equipment throughout. The Oyster 625 is a 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.
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September 12, 2012Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 41DSEven more than the sloping coachroof of this deck-saloon offering that provides oodles of natural light below, this collaboration between Philippe Briand (hull, deck, and rig) and Franck Darnet (interior) is defined by the huge owners cabin aft, a grand space indeed that one might expect to find on a much larger boat. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 41DS is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 12, 2012Harbor 30Traditional lines combined with a modern underbody characterize this nifty little number from legendary California builder W.D. Schock. With berths for four, 6-foot headroom, Herreshoff-inspired white bulkheads, and varnished wood trim, the interior layout for this sweet little pocket cruiser is cozy and inviting. The Harbor 30 Daysailer Plus is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 10, 2012XP38 GalleryTHE “P” in XP, the latest offering from X-Yachts, the builder of a fleet of outstanding racer/cruisers based in Denmark, is for “performance,” and this purposeful 38-footer should deliver it in spades. Multiple keel and rig configurations are available, including, for the serious racer, an optional deep fin keel and carbon rig. The XP 38 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 7, 2012Catana 47Performance was the aim in building this new cat from the high-tech French builder, and with a radical “carbon infusion” construction process, that goal was realized. With an infused sandwich of foam, aramid fibers, carbon fiber, and other materials, Catana’s latest 47 is over 3,000 pounds lighter than before. The Catana 47 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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August 28, 2012Beneteau Sense 55Created by the prolific French naval architecture firm Berret Racoupeau, with an open, inviting interior rendered by Nauta Design, the flagship of Beneteau’s Sense fleet is this scintillating 55-footer, which looks and feels like a much larger yacht. Like its sister ships, the boat’s liveaboard potential makes a lot of, well, sense. The Beneteau Sense 55 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase. Read a review of the Sense 55 here.
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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.
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.
