How To Choose Your Sailing Yacht
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There are more than 126,000 new and used boats for sale from 2,533 brokers at the Yacht World website. That is enough to make anyone searching for a sailing yacht feel a little intimidated. What style should you look for? What brands are well known? Which sail boats best fit your particular needs? The prices for new and used sailboats range from $897 for a 10-foot 2003 Hunter Liberty to $148,476,500 for a magnificent 2006 three-sail, 289-foot Maltese Falcon. Here are a few reviews of popular sailboats to help you make a wise selection.
The Feeling 55 is a large offshore-cruising monohull sailing yacht offered by Alliaura Marine that caught the eye of Sail Magazine editors. The twin 55-horsepower diesel engine picks up when the sail-drives lack the wind power to fly. There is good maneuverability for such a wide boat, which houses a large cockpit and a garage-sized saloon with 360-degree sea views, not to mention opulent accommodations. The gorgeous interior houses a wood-finished bar area with sinks and counter space, comfy bench seating and master suites with lots of storage space and a quaint reading lounge. It is no surprise that many luxury yacht charters have added The Feeling 55 to their repertoire. Visit www.williamsandsmithells.co.uk or www.alliaura.com for more information.
Hunter Marine is one of the biggest names in the yacht world. Over the years, they have impressed audiences with their innovation, including the mainsheet arches, the swept-back spreaders and now with their water-ballasted motorsailer: theEDGE 27. The hull carries a 75-horsepower outboard motor which goes up to 20 MPH and makes a great wake boarding or tubing vessel. The retractable centerboard and rudder allows the sailing yacht to transform into a smooth sailer in gentle winds as well. This boat is ideal for versatile day trip sailing. From day sailers and pocket cruisers to large cruisers and center cockpits, Hunter has a varied fleet to meet almost any need at www.huntermarine.com.
The Outbound 52 has been featured at the Annapolis Boat Show 2009 and Cruising World Magazine, in addition to winning Sail Magazine’s 2009 “Best Boats Flagship” award. At first glance, it is easy to see why this sailing yacht trumps the competition, with spacious cabins, laptop seating and charging areas, built-in radios and mirrors and plenty of storage space every step of the way creates a modern amenity-rich sailing experience. Yet the boat is also just the right size for a cruising couple to handle, not to mention quick and sturdy enough to stand up to surprise storms. Find out more about Outbound Yachts at www.outboundyachts.com.
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