The J/160, designed by Rod Johnstone and built from 1996 to 2000, is a big but speedy cruising yacht of superior construction and performance. Sapphire – an example for sale locally here in Seattle – represents the best of the...
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Gal Sal is a stunning 73’ NorthCoast Custom Trideck and one of those special Northwest-built motoryachts that leaves a long-lasting impression on anyone who boards her. She is currently located in Seattle, Washington, at Elliott Bay Marina, and has been...
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Regal Marine Industries is one of those American brands that have been around a while. Founded in 1969 by married couple Paul and Carol Kuck, the company has weathered the ups and downs of the last several decades to today....
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Standing tall in the American production sailboat building psyche is Irwin Yachts, founded by designer Ted Irwin. Among the builder’s accomplished designs is the center cockpit Irwin 65, a staysail ketch rigged cruiser with a keel/centerboard hull. I probably don’t...
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If one had to make a list of the yacht-iest East Coast boatbuilders ever, Hinckley would be on it. Known for their no-expenses-spared style, the company has roots that go back to 1934 when founder Benjamin Hinckley purchased a small...
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Those boaters familiar with Marlow Yachts tend to be those who both want to cross oceans and have a 20-knot cruising speed. Fortunately for them, the Marlow 70E-CB Mark I does both. Part of the Explorer (the “E” in the...
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The odds are good that you’ve seen a Spirit Yacht, but it’s likely that it was on the silver screen instead of in a marina. The reason for this is because James Bond’s yacht was a Spirit Yacht in Casino...
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When it comes to motoryachts, there’s your standard-issue cruisers and then there’s true blue ocean crossers. If you’re serious about taking off and never looking back, the rare FPB 64 from New Zealand (What’s with the Kiwis and open water...
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Motorsailors as a family are the consummate hybrid class, the manifestation of a deep-seated desire from boaters to have it all; sail and power. Many designers and builders have taken on the great motorsailor challenge with varying degrees of success....
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Northern Europe and the Pacific Northwest share a subtle but strong cultural bond. Chalk it up to immigration and a similar nautical and geographical heritage, I suppose. Whatever the reason, many Dutch-built boats fit right into our neck of the...
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