Author Peter Janssen

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Solar Panels Everywhere on Fabiani 77

At first glance, this may seem to be too much of a good thing; on the other hand, it may be the start of a new trend. In any event, all those solar panels do provide a good deal of eco-friendly power to the Wedgewood Hybrid, 77, now under construction at the Fabiani Yacht yard in Livorno, Italy. When extended, the solar “park” has 1,200 square feet of panels to supply power to the yacht’s batteries that then can drive two electric motors. The yacht can cruise for up to 16 hours at 6 to 8 knots under solar power…

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Two Killed, Ten Hurt, in Crash near Miami

Two people were killed and ten injured when two boats collided at night near Key Biscayne, Florida, the Coast Guard reports. One boat was 21-feet long, and the other was 30-feet long; seven people were on one, and five on the other. All the people were in the water about one mile west of Key Biscayne when the Coast Guard and other boaters arrived at the scene about 10:30 at night. Jose Hernandez, a Coast Guard spokesman, said, “They were all launched out of their boats.” Xavier Ruiz, who was boating nearby at the time, told Local10.com that he heard…

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Dunkirk Little Ships Parade for Queen

In one of the most awe-inspiring events in modern history, a flotilla of 850 “little ships” managed to evacuate the battered remains of the British Army from the shores of Dunkirk, France, over just a few days in 1940 at the start of the Second World War. The Germans sank about 200 of the ships, but all in all the collection of private yachts, launches and various other vessels managed to rescue 338,228 British, French and allied soldiers from the broad beach at Dunkirk ahead of rapidly advancing German forces. Now, some of the remaining little ships held a parade…

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Yacht Burns, Sinks, Off New Hampshire

A 72-foot yacht caught fire and was quickly engulfed in flames in the Piscataqua River near New Castle, New Hampshire, on Saturday afternoon. The three people and two dogs on board were rescued from the water by a good Samaritan boat. The burning boat drifted out of the harbor with the tide and across the state line into Maine. It sank near buoy 2KR buoy off Kittery just two hours after the first emergency radio call, according to the New Hampshire Marine Patrol. The yacht, named Elusive, caught fire as it was cruising down the river, heading for the Wentworth…

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Marine Sanctuary Proposed for Hudson Canyon

The Biden Administration recently proposed a new marine sanctuary for the Hudson Canyon off the coast of New York and New Jersey. The White House said the sanctuary, an underwater valley about 100 miles offshore, would help to “conserve and restore the health and productivity of the ocean for the benefit of all Americans.” The Hudson Canyon is a rich fishing area and is one of the largest underwater canyons in the world, up to 2.5 miles deep in some areas and 7.5 miles wide. It’s the favored habitat of sperm whales, sea turtles, octopuses and deep sea corals. It…

Destinations
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Poets Cove, A Gem in the Pacific Northwest

Just across the border in Canada, the marina at Poets Cove Resort & Spa on South Pender Island is a little gem of a destination in the Pacific Northwest, offering peace and quiet in a luxurious setting with some of the best sunsets you’ll ever see. It’s not a surprise that the marina, with 110 slips, is the host of some boating rendezvous; indeed, Ranger Tugs and Cutwater Boats owners were just there. But it’s also no secret that the marina, set well into the protected end of Bedwell Harbour, is a great stopping point for anyone in the summer…

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Rhea Launches New 45-Knot 32 Cruiser

Rhea Marine, the well-regarded French builder, just launched its first, all-new 32 Timonier, a solid 45-knot cruiser with more than a touch of style and character. The new 32 is powered by two 350-hp Suzuki outboards that promise speed plus a lot of fun behind the wheel. And there’s a lot to like here. The latest Rhea has deep bulwarks, walkaround decks, boarding gates, and a sliding door next to the helm so the captain has easy access to the side deck for line handling and docking. Rich in details, with just enough teak to keep traditionalists happy, the Rhea…

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Altena 53: Sturdy, Steel, Blue-Water Cruiser

With the current trend for long-range cruising and expedition yachts, you might want to take a look at the Dutch-built Altena 53 Blue Water Trawler, a sturdy, safe, steel-hulled cruiser. Altena has been building custom canal and blue-water explorer yachts since 1969. The 53 is one of five models in the 48- to 58-foot size range of blue-water cruisers. You can order it with one or two engines, but the standard 215-hp Cat 3306 diesel produces a top speed of 9 knots. At 5 knots, the boat has a range of 5,000 nm. If you order the single engine, you…

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New Invictus GT320 with Marble Decks

Here’s something you probably haven’t seen before: A new cruising boat with marble decks. The brand-new Invictus GT320 Versilys is a world-wide first, at least to my knowledge, using super-thin grey Versilys marble slabs on the decks, the swim platform, the dinette in the cockpit and even in the head. The company says that the marble only adds 154 pounds to the 11,200 pounds of the standard Invictus 320, which was introduced in 2016. The boat uses carbon parts, in the hardtop and for the support poles for the aft awning, to reduce weight. Christian Grande, who has collaborated with…

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Vicem Building New Cold-Molded 93

Vicem, the high-end Turkish builder, just announced that it’s building an all-new, cold-molded Vicem 93, the start of a new series, for an Australian couple. The new Vicem, scheduled for delivery next spring, will have four staterooms on the accommodations deck, and quarters for three crew aft. With a semi-displacement hull, the 93 will cruise at 14 knots and to out at 18 knots. The 93 is a bit of a departure for Vicem, which has concentrated in the 46- to 65-foot range in the past few years. Signifying the move to larger yachts, it delivered hull number one of…

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