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The Importance of a Dinghy It’s been said that the dinghy is to your cruising boat as the car is to the family home. It’s true. You’ve settled on the cruising boat of your dreams, but it won’t be half as fun out there if you don’t have a way to get to shore or […]

Congratulations! You’ve just closed on your new yacht, and you eagerly anticipate your journey to an exotic tropical destination, but do consider it is still a boat before you rush to grab the board shorts and sunscreen. That is to say, being prepared for potential repairs and safety concerns will ensure a worry-free voyage. So, […]

For many aspiring sailors and cruisers, the dream of owning a yacht can feel out of reach—until they discover the smart path of buying an ex-charter vessel. Whether you’re drawn to a sleek monohull or a spacious Leopard catamaran, purchasing a yacht retired from The Moorings or Sunsail charter fleet can be a savvy, budget-friendly […]

The key to preserving your catamaran isn’t just reacting to problems—it’s building a repeatable rhythm of small actions. Every owner should create a personal maintenance log with recurring tasks- set some weekly, some monthly- and stick to it. The ocean rewards consistency. Here’s a proven system based on hands-on experience and best practices from across […]

2021 ROBERTSON AND CAINE LEOPARD 40 3 Cabin – Morning StarBUILDERS REMARKS: The Leopard 40, a product of South African boat builders Robertson & Caine, features a unique, modern design thanks to experienced naval architects Simonis and Voogd as well as Robertson & Caine’s design team. She resembles her predecessors in speed, agility, and blue-water performance, […]

2019 JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 479 – Phat Dolphin BUILDERS REMARKS: Benefiting from the most recent innovations, the Sun Odyssey 479 has inherited the best qualities of the line. Created by the Philippe Briand design cabinet, her elongated hull lines and moderate freeboard lend the Sun Odyssey 479 an attractive aesthetic and deliver an exceptional performance […]

2020 Lagoon 42 –  TRUDYBuilder’s Remarks: The Lagoon 42 affirms a distinctive style and personality.  Performance combines with strength in a unique design and thoughtful construction.  A generous catamaran, the Lagoon 42 is always at ease, while cruising and at anchor.THE FREEDOM OF SPACE:Just two steps separate the swim platform and the cockpit.  The ergonomic […]

2019 ROBERTSON AND CAINE LEOPARD 45 – AITA FIFIBuilder’s Remarks: We are pleased to announce that the Leopard 45 has been awarded 2017 Boat of the Year by Cruising World Magazine. This marks the 7th Cruising World Boat of the Year win by Leopard. This year’s award was in the newly created Best Charter Catamaran category […]

2019 ROBERTSON AND CAINE LEOPARD 45 – J.A.C.E.Builder’s Remarks: We are pleased to announce that the Leopard 45 has been awarded 2017 Boat of the Year by Cruising World Magazine. This marks the 7th Cruising World Boat of the Year win by Leopard. This year’s award was in the newly created Best Charter Catamaran category proving […]