ON BOARDNOVEMBER 2017
Miami will be home to the first Aston
Martin powerboat, an AM37 built for a
client enamored of speed and style. The
owner chose the AM37S propulsion package
for a day cruiser with muscle. The boat’s
twin 520hp Mercury engines offer joystick
maneuverability and a top speed in excess
of 50 knots. The streamlined hull is mako
blue and the interior combines cream truffle
upholstery and touches of chrome. Amongst
the finery is a champagne bucket in carbon
fiber that holds two bottles and six flutes.
A collaboration between Aston Martin
and Quintessence Yachts, the AM37 was
presented at the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show.
quintessenceyachts.comAston Martin lands in Miami
Just like an electric car, the new
Hinckley Dasher has a push button
to start its 80hp Torqeedo inboards
before it silently pulls away from the
dock. Unlike an electric car, though, its
BMW i3 40kWh lithium ion batteries
can be charged at any marina with dual
50amp cables.
With a full charge (achieved in less
than four hours), Dasher has a range of
40 miles at 10mph and 20-25 miles at
fast cruising speed (18-27mph). A large
screen at the helm combines all
navigation information, GPS charts and
infotainment with a secondary screen
to monitor battery use.
It took two years for Hinckley
to develop its 28ft 6in runabout. As
battery technology progresses, the
boat can be upgraded for greater range.
Pricing is $500,000-plus and Hinckley
is taking orders for summer 2018
delivery. hinckleyyachts.comPLUG AND PLAY
“The trend prior to Hurricane Irma showed
supply tightening as demand was
increasing in concert with the stock
market. Looking ahead to boat show
season, indicators all are very good for
optimism in the yacht market worldwide.
There appears to be a healthy equilibrium
between buyers and sellers, and the new
construction pace is near peak levels. I have
great confidence in the resilience of the
yachting and Caribbean communities to
restore areas that have been devastated by
Hurricane Irma [and Maria].”
Wes Sanford, from
Northrop & Johnson,
says there is room for
optimism after hurricanes
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