Ferretti Yachts announced the launch in Ancona, Italy of its largest superyacht to date, a 34 metre long, luxurious Ferretti Custom Line 112’ NEXT destined for ownership and cruising out of Phuket. Capable of 28 knots powered by her twin 2800 hp M.T.U. engines, the yacht, named Happy Days was moved f… [read more]
Hurricane Season began June 1 in the Atlantic Basin. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts a busy season that will extend the trend of heightened hurricane activity that began in the late 1990’s. Here is a synopsis of what they say boaters should expect. •70% likelihood of 13 to 20 named storms… [read more]
A Maryland proposal to raise boat registration fees for the first time in nearly 30 years has dismayed many boat owners. A bill filed in Annapolis would replace the flat $24 boat registration fee paid every 2 years with fees ranging from $50 to $700, depending on the size of the boat or yacht. The increa… [read more]
MARQUIS YACHTS, LLC FORMS JOINT VENTURE (JV) PARTNERSHIP WITH POLY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY OF CHINA FOR THE EXCLUSIVE SALES RIGHTS FOR CHINA Above: Irwin Jacobs (r) and Chairman Jiang of China’s Poly Group at the formal signing of the new Poly Marquis joint venture in Beijing Hopkins, Minnesota – Jan. 2… [read more]
Yacht Overview: JUST REDUCED! MUST SELL! Motivated seller is moving out of state and wants her to be the next 490 Meridian sold. She has been wonderfully maintained by a meticulous owner. Her spacious three-stateroom layout interior features a roomy yet cozy salon and spacious galley forward. The… [read more]