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The raised pilothouse is an enduring yacht design, especially in the United States. That advantage, though, is also a disadvantage: Most are the same as they were 20 years ago. The Burger 120 Raised Pilothouse Motor Yacht, however, offers a refreshing change of pace. In fact, a handful of decidedly different design features benefit youContinue Reading
Compared to other countries, the United States of America is not all that old. However, 244 years of existence is still longevity, in anyone’s book. Speaking of longevity, several American megayacht shipyards still in business have long histories. Here are five of the oldest ones, which further regularly and actively promote their capabilities. While threeContinue Reading
UPDATE, JUNE 3, 2020: Westport employees are returning to work and resuming production, since Washington State has begun lifting stay-at-home orders. The shipyard is following state- and county-required measures for social distancing and other guidelines. Read on for our original article. While no state remains immune to the coronavirus crisis, the depths of theContinue Reading
UPDATE, APRIL 14: Hundreds of you have downloaded our superyacht sketches! Due to a few requests, we have decided to extend this initiative several more days. Originally, we wanted sketches back by April 10. However, some parents only just learned about the project now. So, the good news is, we’ll hold open submissions through AprilContinue Reading
We Americans love our boats. In fact, 141.6 million Americans go boating each year, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. In addition, 12 million boats are registered stateside. The vast majority of these boats, though, are a lot smaller than superyachts. Regardless, regular research in the large-yacht sector does show that Americans own upwardsContinue Reading
PHOTOS: Jeff Brown In case the big cockpit doesn’t give you a clue, “fishing is his passion,” says Capt. Jeff Callahan of the owner of Northland. This 103’6″ (31.5-meter) megayacht came about because of this very activity, in fact. The owner wanted to try his hand in the world’s best sportfishing spots. Equally important, heContinue Reading