2010 December Brokeage Activity and Merry Christmas!

CYS Staff bundled up for the cold weather!!

I am aware of three nice Trawlers that have gone under contract in December including a Krogen, Selene, and a 55 Fleming. Good activity considering such a cold month!

With two boat deals on the Potomac River this month I have been surprised by two inches of ice! We typically don't expect that until after the new year!

I am looking forward in the New Year to listing an Abeking/Rasmussen double-ender that was designed by William Atkins. Stay tuned for details on a remarkable double teak planked yacht!

Sabre 452, offshore equipped, New FAll Listing

I am really pleased to have listed for sale, "Freedom" a 2000 model year Sabre 452. This offering is unique in that it has been exhaustively prepared for offshore sailing, both cruising and racing. She will winter here on jack-stands at Port Annapolis only a thirty minute sail to the start of the 2011 Annapolis/Newport race in which she will hopefully compete under new ownership. Full specs are available at yachtworld.com. Some highlights:

2009 Quantum Sails using laminate fabrics
2009 Canvass
Removeable Inner-Fore Stay for #4 hank-on jib (85%)
8kw Diesel Gen-Set and Air-Con
Feathering prop
Nice teak interior
Shoal draft via Jim Taylor keel
Fully ISAF compliant for Category I events (all the hard prep work is complete!)

Concordia 39 wooden planking on oak frames

Recently hauled for routine maintenance this 39 Concordia continues to give great service to her owners...Remarkably, almost all of the sisterships (built in Germany in the 1950's and 60's) are still accounted for and most are actively sailing...

Fall in Annapolis!! Cool boats

On my way to work this morning I was reminded of what a rich tapestry of boats/yachts we see here in Annapolis this time of year. The S&S 60 was just hauled to allow for a hull survey on behalf of a consortium of British Classic Yacht enthusiasts. Should she sell she will likely be sailing next in the UK.

Next is a recently painted Sabre 362. And a Lord Nelson 37 Pilothouse Trawler, currently available in brokerage. 

Back to Back Boat Shows in Annapolis

We had a great turnout at the Tartan C&C display at this years Annapolis Sailboat Show; attendance was up dramatically and a deposit taken to initiate a new model; the existing Tartan 4400 will be stretched to a 47 footer while retaining the raised salon effect.

Following the Sailboat Show we displayed the good looking and smooth running Bruckmann Yachts 34e Downeast at the Powerboat Show. She will remain in the water to facilitate sea trials over while the water remains warm!

Crusader Yachts Tartan C&C Factory Tour

Here is the CYS staff visiting the boat building facility @ Tartan C&C; we are located in the laminating facility (think sausage making!) which is in contrast to a second facility four miles away where the boats are assembled and painted in a hi-tech paint booth.

Pictured 4th  from right is the new owner Steve Malbasa with CYS President Nancy Cann

Tartan C&C Yachts Factory Visit

I am just back from a meeting with the new ownership of Tartan C&C Yachts in Painesville, Ohio. We had a very in depth tour of the manufacturing process and met with key players there in the design and build process. Most importantly we were able to hear first hand the plans to move the company forward in it's 50th year.
The C&C 115 (Azurra Blue) will be shown next week at the Newport Boat Show and then shipped to Italy to it's new owner.

We look forward to displaying four new boats here in Annapolis in October!

Tartan C&C Yachts (excitement)

We recently met with Tim Jackett and Steve Malbasa, (new owners of Tartan) and have been appointed to serve as their Mid-Atlantic Dealer. To the North of us will be East Coast Yacht Sales headquartered in Maine. Steve spoke with eloquence about his vision for the company and that he will promote the "client first" culture to insure that owning a Tartan is rewarding to the sailor. I am excited about this new opportunity and being associated with Tartan's fifty year legacy, especially having sailed on the boats back into the 1970's and also having designed sails for the boats in the 1980's. We will start with a factory tour next week just east of Cleveland. Prospective buyers are welcome at the factory and also an adjacent showroom facility where the boats will be displayed w/ climate control to allow for winter visits!

Lyman-Morse 38 "Lyra" Downeast "Real Deal"

Last week I traveled East of New York City to visit a boat that I sold about five years ago. This boat built in Maine by Cabot Lyman on a 38' Young Brothers Hull has always been a favorite. It was a pleasure to catch up with the owners who are offering her for sale this Fall after having completed the "Loop" with the boat.

We took a nice ride out of Shinicock Inlet (stay away in rough weather!) and I had the chance to drive the boat in a swell on the Atlantic and then shoot into the inlet on a following sea. "Lyra" is a remarkable yacht!

Sale of "Helena" Beneteau 50

I recently completed the sale of a nice cruising boat to repeat clients John and Debra Barrows of Annapolis. After giving consideration to Trawlers as a "next boat", they settled on the "Owners Version" of a lovely 50' Beneteau Model Year 2000. We have known this boat since it was sold new here in Annapolis and the past owners have enjoyed use of the boat from New England to the British Virgins.

After some new canvass and tweaking of the boats systems, the Barrows plan to head South in November, as they did last year in their previous boat which we sold for them this spring. They look forward to being aboard full time for several months and having the benefit of a Furling Mainsail, Diesel Generator, Heat/Air, and a bow thruster, to name a few!

Helena, now named "Mandalay", was on the hard in Galesville during the survey and sea trial process. Many thanks are due to Charlie Duvall at West River Yacht Harbor for getting after a punch list that included reconditioning of the feathering Max-Prop, a replacement prop-shaft, and a serious compounding, buff, and wax job that restored the boats dark blue gel-coat.

Here's hoping that the Barrows enjoy smooth sailing with their new yacht!

Bristol Channel Cutter is sold to longtime clients

"Longsparrow" 3 sail reaching in 12 knots of breeze

I recently completed the sale of an extremely really nice Bristol Channel Cutter to long time clients David and Ellen Dawson of Haverford,Pa. I was also working on behalf of the sellers, Bob and Lois Plank who like the Dawson's have owned a series of cruising sailboats over the years. I owe thanks to both parties for their confidence and long term support (totaling eight transactions)

"Longsparrow" was surveyed by Kelsey/Turner Associates of Annapolis, and was proven very sound, and sold at her contract price. I am encouraged to see that the Buyers were able to bring a "lender" to the table for such a unique boat built in 1984. Hopefully this points to a thawing out in the credit world!

On sea trials we pushed the new Yanmardiesel harder than the seller was accustomed as is usually the case in ascertaining if the cooling system is up to snuff. No problems even with 83 degree water! We were however limited to sailing in about five knots of breeze. Fortunately the sailing characteristics of these Cutters are well documented over the years by their owners who have sailed them offshore extensively.

The Dawson's are starting ownership with a three week shakedown cruise, with plans to voyage further afield now that there children are grown. I wish the Dawson's Fair Winds and look forward to working with the Planks towards the purchase of their next Cutter!

M. Scott Taylor-CPYB

"Niche" Lyman-Morse 40' Sloop for Offshore and Thin Water!

I am excited to see one of my favorite sailing yachts come back on the market. Her hull and deck were built on a custom basis by Cabot Lyman in Thomasten, Me. and them completed by David Crane at the Todd Boatworks in Oxford, Maryland to a Craig Walters design. Craig pulled on a design philosophy melding offshore performance with significant shoal draft by means of a centerboard and retractable rudder.

Part of my recall of Niche is that of sailing upwind in 18 to 20 knots with the owner/builder sailing the boat using only a trim-tab on the trailing edge of the rudder.

Niche is a remarkable boat and can be seen on jack stands in a covered building on the Maine Coast.

Sandbaggers @ the City Dock

Susan Taylor has been working in conjunction with the National Sailing Hall of Fame to offer waterfront community sailing aboard a pair of wooden/gaff rigged Sandbagger replicas. I have signed on to operate a support boat and yesterday trimmed the sizable mainsail! We don't cleat the sheets on this rig!

Lyman-Morse Lobster Yacht

I am very excited to learn that one of my favorite DownEast boats of all time will be available for sale later this summer or in the Fall quarter; the owners plan some light use of the boat this summer.
"Lyra" is a 38 footer built by Cabot Lyman in 1994 for a sailor who had previously owned a 44' Seguinn also built by Lyman-Morse. Therefore,she is a custom built yacht, built by a world class boat builder for an experienced sailor. The outcome is really special! She is a true-deal downeaster that has enjoyed good ownership by each of her three owners. While in Annapolis (under previous ownership) she was always shed-kept. More recently she has had good care (including new awlgrip paint) by the same firm that built the Shelter Island boats. The current owners employed the boat to navigate the "Loop" and will be passing the boat to new owners in very fine condition!

Hood 40/Gulfstar

Back in the late 1970's there was a collaboration of Ted Hood and the Florida production boatbuilder Gulfstar. The seventeen boats that were built were clearly to another standard, relative to the stock Gulfstar. The outcome was a very nice (and expensive in her day) keel-centerboarder of moderate to heavy displacement. I sailed on a sistership here on the Chesapeake that served two families over a twenty five year stretch of time, equally well as a cruising boat and point to point race boat. I ran across this boat offered for sale in South Florida by a friend of mine. What a great boat for the Keys and Bahamas!

Bruckmann 34 Sea Trial

We had the pleasure of running the 34 Bruckmann this past week with Captain Pat Teeling at the helm. The 440 Yanmar offers great performance through a wide range up to and including 25/26 knots with four people and a half load of fuel. The B34E is not a light boat. To me she feels more like an Eastbay under way than many lighter weight counterparts.With her deep-vee entry and wide chines she is quick to plane and cut through a nasty chop with ease and no hint of pounding.....Mark Ellis got this hull form just right!
We will be double checking our data from the sea trial with Jeff Leitch of Bay Shore Marine to be sure that the Yanmar and associated drive train are just right for the new owner. Look for the B34e at the "un-boatshow" May 1 @ Chesapeake Harbor in Annapolis,Md.

Hinckley Bermuda 40 Sale

I had the pleasure this month to work with Dick Zimmerman of Hartge Yacht Sales on the sale of a lovely Bermuda 40. "DickZ" is one of the true gentleman in the industry and takes great care of his clients. At this point in his lengthy career he has likely forgotten more about boats, sailing, and design than the average broker will ever absorb!
The new owners will base "Ondine" to be renamed "Sometime", at Hartges alongside of hull#1

Freedom 35 "Suzee"

There is an accepted offer on "Suzee", the Gowards 35' 1994 Freedom. She is pictured here sailing on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The boat is on our display deck about one boat width from where they purchased the boat six years ago! There is little doubt that displaying a good boat on the "deck" is an effective means of finding a new owner...purchase is subject to sea trials and marine survey.

Bernuda40 MKIII

I was recently reconnected with a client who years ago purchased a Hinckley Pilot that had been equipped with a carbon fiber spar. We surveyed and sailed that boat on the Severn River before it was shipped to Nova Scotia. Here is Peter's new boat, a Bermuda40 MKIII, with guess what, a custom two spreader carbon fibre mast! We hope to see Peter here on the Chesapeake with his new boat!

Early Season Sea Trial

After weeks of snow on the ground it felt great to get out on the water this weekend with Carlo De Notaristefani, buyer of "Escape Plan". The laminate cruising sails proved to be in excellent condition and the Universal Diesel turned up as desired. Carlo will be relocating the boat to Liberty Marina on the Hudson river which offers a view (and water taxi service) right into lower Manhattan.

40' Webbers Cove Flybridge Sedan

Over the weekend I ran across one of my favorite boats on the Chesapeake Bay. For the last three years I have been following a thoughtful restoration of a boat that was built in Blue Hill, Me. in 1978. The hull was laminated in tooling belonging to Webbers Cove and then delivered to the close by facility of Brooklin Boatyard for completion. Joel White's signature appears on the builders certificate confirming that "Leeway" is the "real deal" Downeaster.
She was built for David Hollingsworth of Wilmington, De. and now under second ownership by a gentleman who comes from a significant sailboat background.
"Leeway" is currently stored in a building, available for sale, and an early spring launch!

35 Southern Cross Cutter, Nice Cruising Boat!

Good boats and boats under good ownership tend to return to us for resale. A case in point is "Prudence" the 35' Southern Cross that is currently headed to Annapolis to facilitate a spring sale. The last time that "Prudence" was on our display deck she was the interest of two overlapping offers after about fourteen days.

The design by Tom Gillmer is just right to serve as a dependable and economical couple's cruiser, as she has for her past three owners. Please call me if this boat is a point of interest!

John Deere Marine Diesels

On visiting our local Yanmar Rep, Bay Shore Marine, I had a look see at their boat show display; a six cylinder 6.8L marine engine from John Deere. I have seen their four cylinder engines in boats such as a Krogen 39 displacement trawler, and they are quickly gaining a great reputation for boating in this decade.
Relative to competing products this engine turns slower (between 2300 to 2800 rpm)and is considered an excellent choice for work boats, trawlers, recreational boats, and patrol craft. The slower turning engine will appeal to boaters who value dependability and speed over top end performance. North American headquarters are in Indiana and there are numerous worldwide locations. for more detail stop by Bay Shore or go to www.JohnDeere,com/marine

32' Downeaster Opportunity Knocks!

Occaisionally, and most often in the dead of winter, we see an exceptional deal become available. Not usually with this genre of boat however. It's the SeaRays and Carvers more often going to foreclosure....something about the culture of those boats?
This is a Spencer Lincoln designed hull (1999) which places it squarely in the category of a no-nonsense Downeast workboat hull. The 440 Yanmar (w about 400 hours) is reported to offer an eighteen knot cruise. the boat was finished off on the Cape in Massachsetts with a comfortable fit and finish. Not to the highest standards but estetically pleasing.
If you have been looking for the proverbial deal on a Lobster Yacht, please call a.s.a.p!

Inside Storage

I feel really fortunate to be storing a boat in a building this winter. As you can see this is turning out to be a tough year for boats stored out in the elements. A friend of mine has built numerous large buildings for this purpose and the cost is not much more than storing a boat here in Annapolis w/ shrinkwrap. Plus you have access to your boat for winter projects. April is usually a tough month to make headway (out of doors) so the inside storage can also facilitate a timely lauch with the boat ready to go!

Florida Yacht and Ship Brokers License

In 2009 I stood for my Professional Yacht Brokers Exam to gain the CPYB accreditation.
I am happy to report that in 2010 the State of Florida has issued me a Yacht and Ship broker License to practice yacht brokerage in the state of Florida.
This will enable me to assist Buyer's and Seller's with the purchase and sale of boats located within the Florida jurisdiction. This represents a territory that is historically rich in the inventory of brokerage boats and will be a great compliment to my business and I hope will allow me to offer even better service to my client base. Let's plan a trip in February to inspect boats in Florida!

Hans Christian 45 PH

I had the pleasure of meeting with a repeat client yesterday to inspect a Hans 45 Pilothouse Trawler.
This is a single engine passagemaker with very comfortable accommodations. This is a boat that is often considered by sailor's looking to cruise with more tankage, payload, and the ability to invite guests. Nice yacht!

Pat Teeling aboard Bruckmann 34

Pat stopped by today to eyeball the Brucmann 34 and discuss some commissioning and tweaking plans for the boat. Pat has a yacht service company in Annapolis and brings to bear a lifetime of experience around boats from traditional wood construction, to commercial tugs/barges/tow boats, to the 30 flush deck racing sailboat that he campaigns with his spouse (helmsperson) Amy.

Bruckmann 34 E Hardtop Cruiser

The Bruckmann 34 is one of those boats that looks better and better as you begin to appreciated the attention to detail that went into the design and build process. The joinery is a combination of varnished teak and varnished mahogany that is eye-popping!
The lighting fixtures are from Denmark and are very attractive....
Then, raise the helm deck and jump down into the engine compartment. Lot's of room and neat plumbing and wiring.

Some astute Buyer is going to take delivery of a very special yacht this spring!

New Bruckmann 34!

A nice boat is just arrived from New England. The 34 Bruckmann is a 2007 unsold model available for sale with warranties. The hull form was originally designed by Mark Ellis for Freedom Yachts and marketed as the Legacy 34 in two or three different configurations.
This is a beautifully finished single screw 34 that will be in display with us this winter/spring! Highly recommended!