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!