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Some yachts are simply boats. Others become part of sailing history. Pinta belongs to the latter category. Pinta is a unique carbon yacht with an impressive history, including winning the Admiral’s Cup in 1993. I personally surveyed this boat several…
Over more than 50 years in and around yachts as a sailing school owner, surveyor and purchase advisor I have seen many market cycles, many negotiations, and unfortunately also many expensive mistakes. One subject that continues to fascinate me is…
The Jonmeri 40 is a solidly built Finnish cruising yacht, designed to handle the demanding conditions of Northern waters while offering excellent comfort for longer stays onboard.
Increasing onboard space is a major industry trend, with unfolding freeboards now appearing on many modern vessels. However, the traditional layout of outboard-powered boats has remained largely unchallenged; the most desirable area of the boat – the stern – is…
Albin Vega is a small Swedish cruising sailboat built from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s, designed by Per Brohäll and built by Albin Marin. It became one of the most successful fiberglass sailboats of its time, with about 3,400 boats built.