The First 40 was awarded Boat of the Year
The First 40 was awarded Boat of the Year by the best in boatbuilding for 2010 with its 26th annual Boat of the Year Awards. The results will be featured…
J/95 is Overall Boat-of-the-Year and J/97 Wins Best Club Racer
J/95 is Overall Boat-of-the-Year and J/97 Wins Best Club Racer Christmas is four days early! The newest issue of Sailing World magazine arrived by FedX this morning with an action…
Cruising World Review for the Beneteau 54: Where the Living’s Easy
Sep 16, 2009 By Tim Murphy This new model was built with an eye to comfort in port and performance on the water. The Beneteau folks will tell you that their…
The J/95 wins the Domestic Boat of the Year and Best Weekender Awards
Cruising World magazine announced today the winners of its 17th annual Boat of the Year awards. Topping this year’s list of winners for the most anticipated awards in the sailboat…
History of Gulfstar
Vince Lazzara was one of the pioneers in building boats out of fiberglass and help found Columbia Yachts in 1962 which became one of the largest builders of sailboats. He…
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…