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, 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, 2012Bestewind 50The Bestewind 50 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 12, 2012Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469A deep draft of 7 feet 4 inches or a shoal option of 5 feet 4 inches? A self-tacking jib, overlapping genoa, or code zero headsail? The traditional mainsail or an in-mast furler? Three cabins or four? With Jeanneau’s new 46-footer, a hard-chine Briand design, the answers to these many questions are yours to ponder. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 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, 2012Isara 50Built in Taiwan at the Ta Yang yard, the longtime builder of Tayana Yachts, the new Isara line of “semicustom luxury catamarans” is a fresh addition to the bustling multihull scene. The 50 is spacious and extremely stylish; owners play a major role in determining layouts and accoutrements. A 45 is coming soon. The Isara 50 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 12, 2012Hunter 40In celebration of its upcoming 40th anniversary, Hunter Marine, now Marlow-Hunter, has introduced its 65th model, complete with a fold-down transom, dual helm stations, a fully chined hull, and a sloping raised coachroof with large windows that supply lots of natural light below. The Hunter 40 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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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, 2012Helia 44Spacious and bathed in natural light from the coachroof and cockpit skylights and the saloon’s large wraparound windows, Fountaine Pajot’s inventive 44-foot cat also includes such novel features as built-in solar panels, a three-person raised helm station, and davits that hold dinghies, surfboards, and kayaks. The Helia 44 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.
Electronic Updates
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