The Mainship Pilot 34
Ideal for a cruising couple, the Pilot 34 is designed with an all-fiberglass exterior construction and features a sharp entry hull, delivering an easy-care, yet truly rock-solid ride with a…
Block Island 40
Block Island 40 Bill Tripp’s fabled yawl is still being built, almost to the original plans. It has few vices. Eric Woods, wearing shorts and sneakers, and a baseball cap…
Beneteau Oceanis 351 (1992 to 1997)
The Oceanis 351 was designed by Jean Berret and Phillipe Briand and produced by Beneteau between 1992 and 1997. Her sleek lines offer fast and efficient sailing and cruising, and…
Pearson Yachts (History)
Murray Yacht Sales was the Pearson Dealer for the Gulf Coast in the 1970s and 1980s and we continued our relationship with Everett Pearson while he was with TPI which became Pearson Composites. …
Cape Dory 27
The Cape Dory 27 is a diesel-powered auxiliary sloop capable of sailing most anywhere. She is a rugged yacht with surprising speed and predictable handling. The 27 is an uncomplicated…
First Impressions of the Beneteau First 40
My first sight of the Beneteau First 40 was at Paris Boat Show December of 2008. It looked spectacular, but then all the boats looked great in Paris indoors and…
J/95 Annapolis Show Interview with Rod Johnstone
J/95 Annapolis Show Interview with Rod Johnstone (Annapolis, MD)- Alan Block from Sailing Anarchy was covering the Annapolis Boatshow for SA enthusiasts. Alan and Jeff Johnstone participated in the forum…
Beneteau First 40 Review
Reprinted from RCR Yachts Racer’s News #340, October 21, 2009 First Impressions of the Beneteau First 40, by Garth Hichens: “My first sight of the Beneteau First 40 was at…
Beneteau First 35 has won the “Yacht of the Year”
Beneteau USA is pleased to report that the new Beneteau First 35 has won the “Yacht of the Year” award from Voile Magazine. A panel of Voile Magazine journalists, a…
The New Beneteau 40
Here is the inital report from our friends at Annapolis Yacht Sales: “Handles like a Mercedes Benz and trucks like it’s on rails! The big shoes to fill are of…