Friday, October 22, 2010

Tartan Yachts Introduces the New Tartan 4000!




Tartan Yachts has introduced a new design to their line-up. The Tartan 4000 is a hot new design by, Tim Jacket. The Tartan 4000 will be a great yacht to fit the needs of the modern sailor, while still being easy to handle. The yacht will feature twin helms; an epoxy hull and deck, with 15 year warranty; carbon fiber mast, boom and rudder; "Cruise Control Rig (CCR)"; and lead keel with a centerboard option. The Tartan 4000 will be available with either a 2 or 3 cabin arrangement.
Please, call me if you would like to know more about this exciting new yacht. You can reach me at 484-576-0804 or bill@crusaderyachts.com .

Bill Day - CPYB Crusader Yacht Sales: Tartan Yachts Introduces the New Tartan 4000!

Bill Day - CPYB Crusader Yacht Sales: Tartan Yachts Introduces the New Tartan 4000!

Tartan Yachts Introduces the New Tartan 4000!






Tartan Yachts has introduced a new design to their line-up. The Tartan 4000 is a hot new design by, Tim Jacket. The Tartan 4000 will be a great yacht to fit the needs of the modern sailor, while still being easy to handle. The yacht will feature twin helms; an epoxy hull and deck, with 15 year warranty; carbon fiber mast, boom and rudder; "Cruise Control Rig (CCR)"; and lead keel with a centerboard option. The Tartan 4000 will be available with either a 2 or 3 cabin arrangement.



Please, call me if you would like to know more about this exciting new yacht. You can reach me at 484-576-0804 or bill@crusaderyachts.com .









Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Legacy Yachts is now represented by Crusader Yacht Sales in Annapolis!


I am pleased to report Crusader Yacht Sales has been appointed the Mid-Atlantic dealer for Legacy Yachts. Legacy, having elegant Downeast charm and very strong brand recognition, is expected to roll out in early 2011. Legacy was acquired by Tartan Yachts and the brand will be built in Ohio.

OK, so I do have a soft spot for my Alma mater's home of Rhode Island. It is likely the folks in Painesville, OH don't know much about chowder, never met Anne and Hope, and probably never slid on cafeteria trays down the lawn of New York Yacht Club's Harbour Court. They do know about boat building and they have been at it for 50 years. The salt of Legacy's designs will go a long way.

As a yacht broker who speaks Downeast, I really appreciate Legacy designs, mostly from the iconic designer, Mark Ellis. I am confident Tartan will build a new generation of Legacy Yachts, which will be unmatched in the yacht building world. All you have to do is look at the recent developments in Tartan and C & C building and design to get the picture. The competition should take careful notice: You better step-up your game - Epoxy hulls, long warranties, and the best building and design practices money can buy.

Information about the new Legacy line is hot off the press! Please, contact me to talk about Legacy and placing your order for one of the first boats to roll out. You can always reach me at bill@crusaderyachts.com , or by cell at 484-576-0804.

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Bill Day: Your New Souce for Tartan and C&C Yachts in the Chesapeake and Mid-Atlantic!



I am excited to report I now represent Tartan and C & C Yachts in Annapolis and the Mid-Atlantic region!

Tartan and C & C is the only yacht built in the United States offering a stick-built interior, which is able to be customized to your tastes; the best building techniques and cutting edge marine design. Tartan and C & C moved beyond 1965 boat building technology and tired design, which most other companies still use. In a nutshell, you can expect BPA epoxy hulls with a 15 year hull warranty, carbon fiber rigs, E-Glass, lead keels, and vacuum building methods.

Tartan and C & C is under the new direction of Steve and Steph Malbasa. Steve spoke at Tartan's 50th anniversary party, held in Annapolis, during the 2010 US Sailboat Show. He spoke clearly and plainly about the new direction of the company and he said the highest priority for Tartan and C & C would be customer satisfaction and build quality. The crowd of more than 150 owners, marine trade professionals and press erupted in cheers and applause.

It is obvious: Tartan and C & C made some bold moves to ensure their next 50 years of success. The hallmark of the company remains legendary designer and all around good guy, Tim Jacket. The good karma continues with sales manager, Andy Drumm. They sought out the best dealerships in the US, such as Crusader Yacht Sales in Annapolis, McMichael Yacht Brokers in New York, and East Coast Yacht Sales in New England. You can be sure of the highest standards in new and used sales, commissioning and service. It is an honor to work with such highly regarded brokerage professionals in Tartan and C&C's next generation.

The line-up of Tartan and C&C Yachts is, in a word, astounding. From the Flagship Tartan 5300, the exciting new Tartan 4000, to the performance sailing machine that is C&C 115, this revitalized company offers a yacht for every taste and use. From my inspection of the yachts, American quality and craftsmanship is alive and well.

I look forward to helping you discover, or rediscover, Tartan and C & C Yachts. Please, contact me anytime at bill@crusaderyachts.com , by cell at 484-576-0804, or swing by Crusader Yacht Sales, in Annapolis, to see a Tartan or C&C Yacht first hand.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

PRUDENCE, Southern Cross 35 is NOW on the market (2/17/10)


I am pleased to announce the 1985 Southern Cross 35, PRUDENCE, is now on the market as of February 17, 2010.

She was built by CE Ryder in Rhode Island. You can see my story about her in previous blog posts. Also, her previous owners' blog is still up and is one of the best detailed accounts of how a Southern Cross 35 sails and what they are capable of. See: http://www.sailblogs.com/member/ashiya/?show=fulltoc

Now, I will say it again. DO NOT WAIT TO CALL ABOUT THIS BOAT! The last time she was offered for sale, she was on the market one week and never made it to Yacht World. I have a great deal of information about PRUDENCE and I have sold her 3 times so far. All of her owners are fantastic people and are more than willing to share their knowledge about the boat. You may say she has her own cult following! This boat has been all over the Caribbean and Atlantic and is probably the best known Southern Cross 35 in the world.

CALL or email me RIGHT NOW! 484-576-0804 or Bill@crusaderyachts.com

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

See our Newest Listings on YouTube

You drive a day to go see your most recent marine love interest, roll into the marina at the appointed time and meet your broker. Then, it hits you. The boat you"re going to see is not in the water, it's on land. AND, there is a huge ladder that you have to climb up, before you get to see it. Sometimes, seeing a boat on land is a necessary evil and sometimes pictures on the the various yacht listing sites look much better than real life. It's pretty hard to get any idea how a boat will behave underway, unless you have already been on a similar boat. We"ve taken some of the guessing out of the equation by starting to put many of our boats on YouTube.com . Like this Beneteau 50, 2 cabin owner's version, in Annapolis now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIVTkW7cY-c

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

The New Bruckmann Yachts 34e Express Cruiser Arrived in Annapolis Today!

I am pleased to announce the new Bruckmann Yachts 34e Express Cruiser is now at Crusader Yachts Sales and she is stunning! She is available to show immediately.


If you are in the market for a Downeast-style yacht, like Grand Banks, Sabre, or Legacy, the Bruckmann 34e should be at the top of your list, beacause you will quickly realize this is not a run of the mill production boat.



I can honestly say the Bruckmann product is at least on the same finish and build quality as Hinckley, Morris, and Lyman Morse, if not better. Yes, I know, they are big shoes to fill, but the Bruckmann 34e does so with ease.






The 34e offers a large cockpit and swim platform, spacious helm deck with plenty of seating around a teak table, which converts to a double berth. The one thing that immediately strikes you about the 34e is the remarkable visibility from the helm. The forward wind screen is full size and the visibility is unrestricted. Everything about the fit and finish on the 34e is superb. The example here in Annapolis offers a high gloss Mahogany finish on white panels, and is tastefully classic in every sense. Her galley is quite large for a 34 foot yacht and it features tons of storage, with marbled, solid surface counter tops.




The 34e has wonderful engine access to a Yanmar 440hp diesel. The hull design, flat in the after stations, allows it to plan with ease. You will be interested to know that this is the very same hull mold as the Legacy 34, (R.I.P. Freedom/Legacy). The nice thing about this Mark Ellis design is you can just as easily crawl along the creeks at 6 to 8 knots, if you like. Her single engine is appealing for long distance cruising and getting her in and out of tight quarters is easy with her bow thruster.




If you are in the Downeast market, you owe yourself to look a this boat.



Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Just Sold: Tayana 55, Tayana 52, and Nordhavn 46!

Well, 2009 ended with a bang! I am happy to report that I just settled 3 boats that had been members of an exclusive club, until now.

Preceeding November 2009, only 5 sailing yachts over 50 feet sold in the entire US. Now, make that 7 in all of 2009! I had the great opportunity to transact a beautiful 1998 Tayana 55 and a spectacular 1987 Tayana 52 aft cockpit. How's that for momentum? The Tayana 55, which is one of the nicest cruising boats I have ever had the pleasure to list, is going to go back to what she does best: wander the sea! She was exceptionally maintained and I am happy to say, she is going to an experienced owner who will love her just as much.

The Tayana 52 was purchased by one of the nicest gentleman with which I have ever worked. She was another yacht that had original owners and she was perfectly maintained for all of her life. She will be headed to Virginia to live, then outbound ports. Kudos to Robert Noyce and her two very prominent, previous owners for making it an easy transaction.

Rounding out the year was what I think may have been the best buy in the entire power yacht market: A 46' Nordhavn Trawler. She had been lingering around for a while in Annapolis and suddenly, a buyer presented himself with the foresight that this boat was a great deal. Mind you, these trawlers are designed for expedition style cruising, in most of the world's oceans. These boats are brought to us by PAE, Pacific Asian Enterprises, which are the same folks responsible for the iconic Mason sailing yachts. You should check out Nordhavn's website as soon as you get the chance. On it you will find video of what these owner's do for giggles: jaunt across the Atlantic to Portugal, stopping to water ski and have a cocktail party in the middle of the Sargasso Sea! There is other info on the website about owners taking off across the Bearing Sea, ala Deadliest Catch, in search of better sushi in Japan! These are boats that will go wherever you have the guts to travel!

Jump on in! The water is perfect!