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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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.