Volvo Penta D9 Marine Diesel: Boater’s Engine Guide
Murray Yacht Sales | Boater’s Engine Guide Date: September 6, 2026 Overview: Volvo Penta D9 Marine Diesel The Volvo Penta D9 is an in-line 6-cylinder, 9.4-liter heavy-duty marine diesel engine…
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…
Carver 530 Voyager Pilothouse — Model Review (1998 – 2005)
September 1, 2026 by Stanton Murray The Carver 530 Voyager Pilothouse served as Carver Yachts’ flagship motor yacht, combining a raised pilothouse design with high-volume interior accommodations. Technical & Production…
Sabre Yachts 426 — Model Review (2002 – 2010)
September 1, 2026 by Stanton Murray Production Years: 2002–2010 Production Volume: ~100 hulls completed Production Facility: Raymond, Maine, USA Design Team: Jim Taylor Yacht Design Hull Construction: Vacuum-bagged E-glass with…
Beneteau – Oceanis 37.1 — Model Review (2024 – )
August 30, 2026 by Stanton Murray Introduction and Portfolio Evolution The Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 represents the concluding development in Beneteau’s seventh-generation Oceanis series of cruising yachts. Positioned as the successor…
The History of Ericson Yachts
Founded in Southern California during the fiberglass boatbuilding boom of the 1960s, Ericson Yachts established itself as a premier American builder of fast, elegant, and structurally robust performance cruisers. Origins…
Shannon Yachts 47 / 52 Series Models — Model Review (1988 – Late 2010s)
August 23, 2026 by Stanton Murray Vessel Criteria: Shannon Yachts — 47 / 52 Series (including Shannon 47, Shannon 47/52, and Shannon 52 RDP) Model Specifications & Design Data Production…
The History of Galeon Yachts
Aug 25, 2026 Few names in the luxury motor yacht world carry the same striking presence as Galeon Yachts. Known for their daring designs, unparalleled use of space, and old-world…
Galeon 680 FLY (Flybridge) Model — Model Review (2019 – )
August 23, 2026 by Stanton Murray Vessel Data & Specifications Galeon 680 FLY Model Technical Data & Specifications Manufacturer & Model: Galeon Yachts, 680 FLY Production Years: 2019 – …
Beneteau – Oceanis Yacht 54 — Model Review (2020 – )
August 23, 2026 by Stanton Murray Vessel Data & Specifications General Production Information Production Years: 2020 – Production Volume: Hull #84 delivered to the Gulf Coast in 2026 Production Facility:…