Author Peter Janssen

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Wreckage of Shackleton’s Last Ship Found

A team from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society just found the wreckage of the Quest, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s last ship, in 1,280 feet of water off the coast of Labrador. “Finding Quest is one of the final chapters in the extraordinary story of Sir Ernest Shackleton,” said John Geiger, head of the Society. One of the best, and bravest, seamen of all time, Shackleton is celebrated for saving his 27-man crew after their boat, the Endurance, was trapped in ice and sank in the Weddell Sea during an expedition to Antarctica in 1916. The crew at first lived on the…

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Sunreef Launches 100 Power 2.0

Sunreef, the major Polish builder of luxury catamarans, just keeps getting bigger and bigger. In fact, it just launched its new 100 Sunreef Power 2.0, with accommodations for 12 (plus crew) and an owner’s stateroom that runs full beam (44’ 3”) on the main deck with panoramic ocean views and its own private entrance to the terrace on the foredeck. The aft deck doesn’t lack for space, ether. It too is full beam and features a multi-level walkaround beach club with fold-out platforms and sun pads and lounges all around; it descends to the water in a series of terraces.…

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Palm Beach Unveils New 85 Flagship

Palm Beach Motor Yachts just announced that it’s building a new flagship 85 in three versions, a Sedan, Flybridge, and Skylounge, representing a major move up from the 70 that is its largest yacht so far. The new flagship will carry the company’s technologically advanced, elegantly designed and high performance characteristics that have impressed buyers (and admirers) all around the world. Palm Beach Motor Yachts are known for their fuel efficiency and range; indeed, the company says they burn 70 percent less fuel than other yachts in their class. Now made in Malaysia, Palm Beach was founded in the town…

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The Moorings Opens New Base in La Paz

The Moorings, the worldwide charter giant, is adding a new location in La Paz, on the tip of the Baja peninsula in Mexico. The Moorings new base there, with sail and power charter boats, will open in time for the 2025 season. La Paz is at the entrance to the Sea of Cortez, which Jacques Cousteau called “the world’s aquarium” – for good reason. Also known as the Gulf of California, it’s one of the most biodiverse ecological regions in the world, and  its warm waters and low surfaces protect coral reefs, plankton and algae. The area was declared a…

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Greenline Hybrid 48: Going Strong After 10 Years

Greenline says its 48 hybrid cruiser is still fresh, even after ten years. Indeed, the Slovenian company says it has built 117 units of the 48 so far, and the 120th hull will be delivered later this year. Production is already maxed out at 12 for 2024. The 48 comes in both coupe and flybridge version, to appeal to different owners. But both have a forward master cabin, which has proved popular, and a safe, open plan with no steps between the cockpit and the large salon. “We always wanted Greenline Yachts to do things differently than other yacht builders,…

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Sabre Building New 51 Salon Express

Sabre just announced that it’s making a new 51 Salon Express that will be launched in the fall of 2025. The Sabre 51 carries all the classic low-profile, long-sheer Downeast lines that mark the entire Sabre fleet, which now runs consists of a 38 , 43, 45, 48 and 58. The new 51 features social spaces from the cockpit to the foredeck providing lots of room for relaxing or entertaining on a sunset cruise or a two-week vacation. In a large yacht touch, there’s even a forward bench seat and a sunbed on the foredeck, while the cockpit has aft-facing…

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Patrone Planning New Golden Age Cruiser

Patrone Boat just announced that it’s making a new 45 cruiser, a combination of modern technology and 1960s style, that’s designed for outdoor living. The new Patrone is actually a larger (much larger) version of the 33-foot Patrone 100 that the company made two years ago to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Patrone, with its yard in western Liguria, near Genoa, hired Tommaso Spadolini, the prolific designer with his studio in an old church in Florence, to develop that boat to celebrate the golden age of yachting. Spadolini usually designs superyachts, and he took that sensibility to the task. The result…

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New Horizon PC 52 for “Cruising Connoisseurs”

Horizon Power Catamarans has launched a new PC 52, the entry-level yacht in its fleet. A three-stateroom, two-head cruiser, the 52 is designed for comfortable living even on extended cruises. With twin 550-hp Cummins diesels, the Horizon PC 52 has a top speed of 22 knots, and a range of more than 1,000 nm at 8.4 knots. Horizon calls the new 52 “a power catamaran for cruising connoisseurs.” The high bridge deck clearance will minimize pounding even in a head sea. And the shallow (4’3”) draft makes it attractive for cruising in skinny water destinations, such as the Bahamas. The…

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Bavaria Building New SR33 Sport Cruiser

Bavaria Yachts, the German builder of well-designed power and sail yachts, just unveiled its new SR33 sport cruiser with its low profile and lots of space for relaxing on board. The 33 follows the successful introduction of Bavaria’s SR36 at the Düsseldorf show last January, and is the smallest in the SR line, which also has a 41. The new SR33 will make its world debut at the Düsseldorf show next January. The SR33 is marked by a low windshield that contributes to the sporty look. The 33, like the others in the SR line, was developed by Marco Casali,…

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Absolute Unveils New Navetta 53

Absolute just unveiled its new Navetta 53, a high-end motoryacht with the Italian builder’s signature profile and extensive glazing. This latest Navetta will make its U.S. debut at the Miami show in February. A three-stateroom, two-head cruiser, the Navetta 53 is powered by twin 480-hp IPS650 pod drives. Volvo’s fingertip joystick control will make docking easy, and a door next to the lower helm on the starboard side of the salon means the captain can step out to help with the lines. The salon offers 360-degree from large panoramic windows all around. The interior design makes use of contemporary hues,…

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