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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August 27, 2012Alerion 41With its lovely sheer line, generous sail area, roomy cockpit, elegant opening transom, and self-tending jib, the Alerion 41 is a cool new addition to the Alerion line. Down below, standing headroom and dual staterooms make the boat not only a fine daysailer but also a great option for extended coastal cruising. The Alerion 41 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 7, 2012Dragonfly 32Options abound in this fun flyer from Denmark’s Quorning Boats. Choose a short rig for heavy-air venues or the tall mast for light-air sailing. Replace the standard 20-horsepower outboard with an inboard two-cyclinder diesel or even an electric engine. Lots of sailors will prefer the usual tiller, but wheel steering is also available. The Dragonfly 32 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 13, 2012Passport Vista 585Built in China to a design by Bill Dixon, the standard layout for the newest Passport is a three-cabin/two-head configuration with a full-sized walk-in engine and machinery room; a four-cabin layout is optional. That said, as with all Passports, the owner, designer, and builder work together to customize a one-of-a-kind yacht. The Passport Vista 585 is a part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase. The Passport Vista 585 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 7, 2012D-5000Among the dozens of interesting features that characterize the D-5000 are the laminated, heated glass screen and nifty overhead sliding bimini to protect the driver at the raised helm station. Solid handrails, Quantum sails, a Southern Spars custom rig, six recessed 130-amp solar panels—the list goes on and on. The D-5000 by Redemption Yachts 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 7, 2012Catana 55By maximizing the waterline length, packing on the sail area, and employing Catana’s unique “carbon infusion” build technology, with his latest 55-footer, French naval architect Christophe Barreau has successfully addressed even the most demanding cruising sailor’s “need for speed.” Simply set sail and take off. The Catana 55 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.
