J/News for February 25th, 2015
February 25th, 2015 J/111 Worlds Registration Open! (Newport, Rhode Island)- The second annual J/111 World Championship in Newport, Rhode Island is garnering tremendous enthusiasm from 111 teams. Several boats are…
Beneteau Oceanis 35 first impressions
Murray Yacht Sales was lucky enough to receive hull number 1&2 of the new Beneteau Oceanis 35 just before the St. Petersburg boat show in early December, 2014. We ordered…
Beneteau America signs on as college sailing sponsor
Beneteau America will sponsor the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association, the governing authority for sailing competition at colleges and universities throughout the United States and in some parts of Canada. “Beneteau’s history…
Endeavour 40 Reviews (1981 to 1985)
The Endeavour 40 was first introduced in 1981 it was targeted at two different markets: the private owner and the charter industry, so two slightly different models were created: 1)…
J/88 BLUE FLASH Report
“It Was Love @ First Sight!” (San Diego, CA)- As we covered in last week’s news, the J/88 is beginning to realize its enormous potential in offshore races in…
Gulfstar 44 and Gulfstar History
Gulfstar Yachts 1970-1987 Founded by Richard Valdez and Vince Lazarra. (Most boats were designed by Vince Lazarra and his son Dick). The sailboat division was discontinued and the company was…
Announcing the NEW J/112E!
The J/112E is the newest addition to J/Boats’ “E” Series of versatile performance sailing yachts. The “E” is for elegance and evolution in performance cruising design. Why settle for anything less…
New Shoal Keel Option offered on the J/88
J/Boats is pleased to announce that J/88 is now available with a new 4.9’ draft keel design. The 2,200 lb. all-lead keel reduces draft from the standard deep keel by…
Hunter Vision 32 Reviews and more
Hull Type: Wing Keel Rig Type: Frac. Sloop (Free standing) LOA: 32.00′ / 9.75m LWL: 27.00′ / 8.23m Beam: 11.33′ / 3.45m Listed SA: 486 ft2 / 45.15 m2 Draft (max.)…
Cabo Rico 38 Reviews
BLUE WATER BOATS’ REVIEW Cabo Rico started building their sturdy boats from a corner of British Leyland’s Rover assembly plant in Costa Rica. Among their success stories has been the…