J/Boats 50th Anniversary Regatta – July 16-18 2026
Murray Yacht Sales Fifty years of J/Boats calls for one big party! So we’ve partnered up with Sail Newport to bring you a weekend of celebrating and great sailing on…
The History of Hallberg-Rassy Yachts
September 25, 2026 Murray Yacht Sales For over half a century, the island of Orust on the rugged west coast of Sweden has served as the heart of blue-water sailboat…
Vessel State Registration / State Title / USCG Documentation – Q & A
by Murray Yacht Sales Updates: 11/2/2026 Under U.S. federal maritime regulations and state law, boat registration is governed by the state of principal operation/use, not by personal residency. You do…
Tiara Yachts 3800 Open — Model Review (2001 – 2008)
by Murray Yacht Sales Vessel Model Overview: Tiara Yachts 3800 Open The Tiara 3800 Open was introduced in 2001 (running through 2008) to replace the older 3700 Open platform. It…
The History of Outbound Yachts
September 25, 2025 By: Stanton Murray Outbound Yachts is one of the most respected semi-custom, purpose-built offshore passage makers imported to North America. Engineered specifically for shorthanded blue-water cruising couples,…
What is CBP Form 7501: Entry Summary?
March, 2026 By: Stanton Murray CBP Form 7501: Entry Summary can serve as a receipt documenting that duty/tariff was paid on a vessel. Sounds simple? What it is: Form 7501…
The History of Albin Marine
September 25, 2026 By: Stanton Murray I had the pleasure of meeting with Fred Peters, president of Albin Marine, during a factory tour of the Albin manufacturing facility in Portsmouth,…
Beneteau – 44 CC (Center Cockpit — Model Review (1994 – 2002)
August 30, 2026 by Stanton Murray Beneteau 44 CC (Center Cockpit) Design Genesis and Production The Beneteau Oceanis 44 Center Cockpit, designated commercially as the Oceanis 44 CC, represents a…
MacGregor 26X & 26M (26MX Series) — Model Review (1995 – 2013)
September 1, 2026 by Stanton Murray MacGregor 26X & 26M (26MX Series) Specifications & Production Overview The MacGregor 26 powersailer hybrid series—encompassing the 26X and its updated successor, the 26M…
Carver 440 Aft Cabin — Model Review (1993 – 1995)
September 1, 2026 by Stanton Murray Vessel Specifications & Production History Production Years: 1993–1995 (re-badged as the Carver 445 Aft Cabin from 1996–1999). Production Volume: Estimated in the low hundreds…