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Author Archives: Michael James

Beneteau, Excess Catamarans, J/Boats among SAIL’s Best Boats Nominees

Beneteau, Excess Catamaran, J Boats, Sail, Seatrials & design reviewsBy Michael JamesSeptember 19, 2025

Along the Gulf Coast, Murray Yacht Sales proudly represents the models listed below. Experience them all in one place at the Annapolis Boat Show / US Sailboat Show, from October…

The History of Carver Yachts: Accessible Luxury

Cruising, PowerBy Michael JamesSeptember 8, 2025

Carver Shipyard, a company rooted in the traditional crafts of the North American yachting industry, began its journey in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the mid-1950s. Founders Charles Carter and George Verhagen…

Beneteau Models Nominated For European Yacht of the Year

Beneteau, Cruising, Sail, Seatrials & design reviewsBy Michael JamesSeptember 5, 2025

We are proud to announce that the Beneteau First 30 and Oceanis 52 have both been nominated for the European Yacht of the Year 2026, one of the most prestigious…

Genoa International Boat Show Announces Awards Winners: Beneteau Oceanis 52

Beneteau, Seatrials & design reviewsBy Michael JamesSeptember 1, 2025

Courtesy of the Genoa Boat Show Sailboats over 14m: Beneteau Oceanis 52. Designer: Biscontini Yacht Design. Naval Architect: Nauta Design The Oceanis 52 is set to debut in the US…

NEW J/36 and J/7 to Debut at Newport Show

J Boats, SailBy Michael JamesAugust 1, 2025

The NEW J/36 and J/7 are ready to make their boat show debuts at the Newport  International Boat Show starting this Thursday, the 11th, through Sunday, the 14th. This marks…

Grand Banks 36 Motor Yacht

PowerBy Michael JamesJuly 31, 2025

The Grand Banks 36 Motor Yacht, built from 1995 to 1998, is an elegant cruising yacht that shares a similar interior layout and the same semi-displacement hull as the 36…

Designs By Lock Crowther

Catamaran, Sail, Seatrials & design reviewsBy Michael JamesJuly 1, 2025

Lock Crowther 1940-1993 Lock Crowther, a renowned Australian multihull designer, began his career at 17, building his first trimaran, BUNYIP, in 1959. Its success, including a victory at the 1960…

Beneteau First 36 SE: The New Refined Planning Racer/Cruiser

Beneteau, Regatta, Sail, Seatrials & design reviewsBy Michael JamesJuly 1, 2025

Interest is high regarding the boat characteristics of competitors in the 2025 Transpac. Below is a concise overview of the BENETEAU First 36 models. First 36 The First 36 is…

New Model: Beneteau Oceanis 47

Beneteau, Seatrials & design reviewsBy Michael JamesJune 23, 2025

World Premiere: Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 North America Premiere: US Sailboat Show 2025 Oceanis 47: A Legacy Reimagined for the Modern Sailor Experience the world premiere of the Oceanis 47…

New Model: Beneteau Oceanis 52

Beneteau, Seatrials & design reviewsBy Michael JamesJune 6, 2025

World Premiere: Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 North America Premiere: US Sailboat Show 2025 The new Oceanis 52, a collaboration between Biscontini and Nauta Design, marks the 8th generation of Oceanis…

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