Many yacht brands with American sounding names are actually built in Asia. This is to save on building costs, as the other post noted. Here is...
You could always get your feet wet with a charter or two ... Kelly
Good to know Tucker. Is there a size under which all insurance companies will OK operation by the owner and family (no paid crew)? Kelly
A link to Fairline, as well as most of the others, can be found here - http://www.boatsofeurope.needsabeach.com/ Kelly
Welcome to YachtForums Dave (luv San Diego!) :) While we wait for some good replies, here are some existing threads that may help -...
I thought there were other threads too ...
Always a fun topic YachtLuver. But now that we are another 2 years down the channel, I think it deserves a fresh new thread? ;) Kelly
Well, here in the US there is a need for SOME sort of rule. As we constantly get inquires about taking 18' Bayliner bowriders offshore. Yes, you...
Err, I would keep in mind that it is really NOT a yacht. Better comparison might be a floating casino? fair and balanced Kelly
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Nice rendering. Just check out the reflection of the flag in the water! Kelly Cook
http://www.****************/component/option,com_zoom/Itemid,4/page,view/catid,23/PageNo,1/imgid,52/key,4/hit,1/ The Oceanco Y705 certainly has...
Interesting topic. Is it common for the bigger NA offices to take on a budding designer as an apprentice/gopher/clerk? Kelly
Err, I see railing for a flybridge. But it looks like the space is filled up with the massive mast??? Kelly
Humm, taking a lot of the window real estate out of a yacht does free up the design a whole bunch! Pretty cool concept ... Kelly
I am not that familiar with Riva or Azimut. For a "first time" buyer my thoughts would go in a different direction. While you wait for more...
No simple answer. Here are some more threads that may help - http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/general-yachting-discussion/2565-yacht.html...
So I assume the bow, mid section, and stern each had a separate designer?
Thanks for the info Lars :)
Interesting topic Lars. Would there usually be any saving in having one NA shop handle it all? Versus having independent exterior/interior...
