New England Boat Show

You’re invited!

The New England Boat Show takes place February 16-20, 2022 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

Schedule:
Wednesday Feb. 16th 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday Feb. 17th 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday Feb. 18th 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday Feb. 19th 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday Feb. 20th 10:00am – 6:00pm

BENETEAU, SŌLACE, True North will be on display!

Our Cape Yacht’s team will be available to introduce you to your next dreamboat.
If you are interested in attending and would like to meet with one of our
Yacht Sales Professionals at the show, schedule an appointment today!

The New England Boat Show is located at the
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer St. Boston, Ma 02210-1719

True North Yachts Added to the Cape Yachts’ Lineup

It’s official! True North yachts are now available through Cape Yachts, and we couldn’t be more pleased. We’ve missed the downeast style and graceful lines of this fleet and are thrilled to return to sharing these timeless vessels with you.

With more than 30 years as one of the premier yacht builders in the United States, True North was a leader in resin infusion technology, a construction method that results in lighter, stronger hulls. True North was recently acquired by Catalina Yachts and signifies Catalina’s entry into the growing market segment of downeast-style powerboats and promises traditional style with great performance at Catalina value.

We currently have two True North 34 Outboard Express yachts on order. Contact us if you are interested and would like to visit to see her up close. We anticipate delivery by early 2021. A few additional models are in the works including the True North 38. We’d be happy to discuss the options for either models and look forward to their arrival.

True North 34 Outboard Express

This go-anywhere boat combines the timeless good looks, outstanding all-weather performance, spacious interior, and impeccable reputation that all True Norths are known for with the efficient, speed, maneuverability, and shallow draft that twin 250 horsepower 4-stroke outboard motors provide. Learn more.

“It’s a rare boat design that is all at once beautiful, traditional, practical, and unique in profile. The True North design is all of that and more. With the vertical plumb bow, long and gracious sheerline, and right-sized cabin house and hardtop, the True North 34 and 38 are instantly recognizable. These boats deliver the salty good looks boaters in New England appreciate and the large cockpit and extended hardtop roof provide ample room for kayaks and paddleboards for more fun on the water.” Read more about on our Boating Lifestyle blog.

Oceanis 51.1 Review: Cruising World Magazine

Inspiration is not always intuitive. The first model in the seventh (and latest) generation of Beneteau’s Oceanis cruising yachts, the new 51.1, owes its distinctive hull form not to the world of luxury sailboats but to an all-carbon, hard-chined rocket ship, the Juan Kouyoumdjian-designed Rambler 88.

The result is a distinctive, and I think good-looking, change to a product line that’s now entering its third decade. But while Rambler in race mode is a stripped-out shell that requires a full squad of race-hardened deck apes to sail, the creature comforts abound on the 51.1, from its plumb bow to the push-button fold-down swim-platform transom, and by design, it’s a sailboat that’s meant to be cruised by a couple, with occasional friends and family.

Several seasons ago, Beneteau reintroduced chines as a design element, originally in its First line of racer-cruisers, then in several Sense models and more recently in the Oceanis range. The hard-edge look, quickly adopted by a host of other builders, is credited with providing (in varying degrees, depending on whom you talk to) style, form stability and interior volume.

With the 51.1, Beneteau general manager Gianguido Girotti and the designers at Berret Racoupeau have taken the whole chines concept to an extreme — on the 51.1, they literally run from bow to stern — an idea, Girotti says, that came from observing the lines of Rambler, arguably one of the fastest boats in the world.

In theory, carrying the chines the length of the hull allows for a fine entry, decreased wetted surface and greater buoyancy, which translates into a faster and more powerful hull form in the case of Rambler, and not by coincidence, more interior space for luxury living in the 51.1.

This is a big boat. The cockpit is the equivalent of what you might find on a 55-footer, says Girotti, and down below, well, just take note that in the forward cabin, besides the separate head and shower compartments and a pair of hanging lockers, the island queen berth has room to walk on either side of it and port and starboard nightstands and couches too!

Stepping aboard to have a look, the first question that came to mind was “How will this boat sail?” It turns out the 51.1 moves along quite well.

In a little more than 10 knots of breeze, the speed on the GPS read 7.4 knots upwind under main and 90 percent self-tacking jib. And it held that pace when we bore off to a reach and rolled out a code zero set on the boat’s composite bowsprit.

“Twin rudder, spins quite fast,” I jotted in my notes as I tacked the boat back and forth a couple of times without lifting even a finger to adjust either the main or jib sheets, both of which were led to winches near the twin wheels.

If I had to gripe about something, it would be the full bimini that covered the cockpit and made it difficult to see the sails, particularly the main. There’s an obvious solution, of course, which would be just to take it down.

The 51.1 comes standard with in-mast furling, the aforementioned self-tacking headsail and a 7-foot-7-inch iron keel. From there, there are options for a 105 percent genoa, code zero, asymmetric spinnaker, shoal keel (6 feet 1 inch) or a Performance package that adds about 5 feet to the standard 70-foot-1-inch mast and includes a deep iron keel (9 feet 2 inches) with a lead bulb.

Beneteau vacuum-infuses its hulls, which, like the decks, are balsa-cored. A layer of vinylester resin protects the hull from blistering. The boat can be ordered either with a German-style double-ended mainsheet system, as on the boat we sailed, or with a cockpit arch on which blocks for the mainsheet are mounted. I’d opt for the former, which gives you better control over sail shape.

For the record, a base boat sells for right around $600,000, but a long list of options — including up to five cabins and three heads, not to mention finishes, fabrics, teak decking, air conditioning and Dock & Go rotating saildrive package — can add considerably to the bill. The boat we sailed carried a price tag of $630,000. It was powered with the optional 110 hp Yanmar, with shaft drive. An 80 hp Yanmar and saildrive are standard.

Wide side decks on the 51.1 are appreciated when moving about. Lower stays are brought inside to the cabin top and outers attach to the hull, which means you don’t have to wiggle around either when heading forward. In the cockpit, there are large cushioned lounging areas to either side of the companionway that would make fine berths with the dodger up at night, or sun beds with it down during the day. I found the cockpit seats to be quite comfortable thanks to the cushioned coamings. They flank a sizable drop-leaf table that has a fridge beneath it forward and room for a life raft in a compartment aft.

Like other recent Beneteaus, the companionway below is more like a staircase, with good handrails to either side. The boat we sailed was fitted with two aft cabins, each with hanging lockers and their own head and shower.

A well-equipped galley is forward to port, followed by what the builder calls the “owners area” — essentially a combination nav station and desk with an interesting seat that morphs into an athwartships recliner. Opposite all of this is a gigantic table surrounded by U-shaped seating that, all told, will seat 14.

The boat shown last fall at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, had brushed-oak woodwork offset by white fabric-covered panels. Ports in the hull and cabin top let in loads of light, and overhead hatches promised good ventilation in the owners cabin and saloon.

Abovedecks and below, the 51.1 offers multiple spaces for enjoying days and nights on the water, which is right in line with all the other models in the time-tested Oceanis range.

Courtesy of https://www.cruisingworld.com/beneteau-511-boat-review#page-2

5 Characteristics That Make the GT46 the Ultimate Party Platform

Beneteau’s Gran Turismo 46 is sporty, elegant and stylish. She boasts a LOA of 48′ 1″ from stern to bow – and her profile is unmistakable on the water. Propelled by dual Volvo Penta 435-hp IPS 600 engines, her Air Step 2 engineering allows for increased fuel efficiency and maneuverability. She’s a winner in our books – but what really sets her apart are her attributes that dub her as the ultimate party boat on the water. Read below to see the top 5 characteristics that make this beauty the spot for you and your guests to kick back and enjoy.

1. Her completely retaining hardtop and wide glass door that can be fully open to the cockpit, creating one large single-level space

2. Her encolsed grill and sink located on the transom – with convenient access from the swim platform

3. Her ample seating, including dual bench seats, convertible electric chaise lounges, and a large L-shaped bench seat for up to 5 people

4. Her folding teak table for 6 people

5. Her swim platform with electric/hydraulic lowering capabilities – the perfect teak beach when partially submerged

SEE OUR GT46

Yamaha Outboard’s Sales Event

“The Key To Reliability” Sales Event

Consumer offer is a choice of: Either a 2 Year Y.E.S. Benefit OR a Consumer credit based on MSRP towards the purchase of goods and/or services at the authorized participating Yamaha outboard dealer that sold the outboard.
Promotion time period: January 1, 2018 – March 31, 2018
Extended registration dealer option available? Yes
Eligible Yamaha outboards: New select eligible 2.5 – 300hp four-stroke outboards.

New England Boat Show 2018

Join us at the New England Boat Show

Stop by the 2018 New England Boat Show and visit Cape Yachts at one of our booths: Beneteau Powerboats, Beneteau Sailboats, Jupiter Marine and Cobia Boats. Read below for more show information.

Beneteau Powerboats at the New England Boat Show

Beneteau has been building innovative, forward-thinking and high-performing powerboats for over 130 years. Beneteau is constantly challenging the industry to keep up with its highly-innovative and tech-forward vessels that are constantly evolving to meet your needs. Come see, touch and feel why Beneteau has been a pioneer in the motoryacht space for over a century.

Booth: N70

Boats on Display: Gran Turismo 40, Swift Trawler 30

Set Up an Appointment with a Yacht Sales Professional: [email protected]

Beneteau Sailboats at the New England Boat Show

With sailboats ranging from 20 to 62 feet in three distinct ranges, Beneteau prides itself on being able to fulfill any sailing experience you’re after. Come see how a Beneteau sailboat will make your boat-buying decision an easy one to live with.

Booth: Q39

Boats on Display: Oceanis 38.1

Set Up an Appointment with a Yacht Sales Professional: [email protected]

Jupiter Marine at the New England Boat Show

If you’re in the market for a boat with cutting-edge technology, yacht-quality build, and top-of-the-line finishes and materials, you’ve come to the right place! Jupiter strives off of customizing each and every boat to fit the needs of its owner. Come see the Cape Yachts’ Jupiter fleet in action at the show.

Booth: K66

Boats on Display: Jupiter 38 HFS, Jupiter 34 HFS, Jupiter 30 HFS, Jupiter 26 HFS

Set Up an Appointment with a Yacht Sales Professional: [email protected]

Cobia Boats at the New England Boat Show

This is what quality feels like on the water. Cobia Boats are built to deliver velvety, smooth rides, all while being efficient and burning less fuel. Take the helm of a new Cobia and come see the difference at the boat show!

Booth: Q29

Boats on Display: Cobia 220 CC, Cobia 237 CC, Cobia 261 CC, Cobia 277 CC, Cobia 280 DC, Cobia 296 CC

Set Up an Appointment with a Yacht Sales Professional: [email protected]

Peugeot’s Latest Concept – Beneteau

Peugeot is famous for rolling out a huge number of weird and wonderful concept cars over the years, but its latest concept isn’t a car…it’s a boat.

Designed and built by the Peugeot Design Lab, the Sea Drive Concept combines the ergonomics of the Peugeot i-Cockpit that has been seen on its SUV range with the connected Ship Control technology developed by specialists at Beneteau to preview the future direction of powerboat design.

The concept boat is fully functional, and aims to show that he the ergonomic design of the Peugeot i-Cockpit can be utilised in applications other than cars. Peugeot says its i-Cockpit ‘enhances the driveability of a car by increasing driver comfort and concentration’. Or something like that, we drifted off there. Which doesn’t bode well for the boat.

‘The Peugeot i-Cockpit showcases the central values of the Peugeot brand – innovation, design and premium quality,’ said Jean-Philippe Imparato, Peugeot CEO. ‘We are delighted to have had the opportunity to apply the carefully crafted ergonomics and design of i-Cockpit to a different industry and demonstrate its adaptability as a design, particularly as it allowed us to form a partnership with a brand as prestigious as Beneteau.’

French sailing and motorboat brand, Beneteau, has developed a research programme called Advanced Monitoring System (AMS) in order to centralise all useful information for onboard piloting, safety and comfort. The work led to the development of its Ship Control technology that is featured on the Sea Drive Concept.

The on-board interface provides support and assistance for both navigation and onboard comfort, and it allows several tablets to be connected to control onboard lighting and air conditioning, as well as navigation, battery and fuel level checks, electrical and bilge pump management, audio entertainment and engine speed and revs.

Benetau CEO Luca Brancaleon said: ‘It is a great honour to be able to combine our Ship Control technology with the Peugeot i-Cockpit experience. Innovation is one of our hallmarks, so when Peugeot invited us to work on a joint project in the field of connectivity, we agreed immediately. It’s a real pleasure to see these two brands, both pioneers in their own fields, devoting their talents to boating.’

Reference: https://uk.motor1.com/news/223750/peugeot-boat-concept/

3 Reasons to Buy NOW

1) Product availability

Inventories for both new and used boats go down over the winter – ordering a new boat in the Spring means you might not get it when you want it – and you could lose some of the boating season – already too short here in New England!

2) Updates and Upgrades

Upgrades and updates to your new or pre-owned boat can be delayed if you buy in the spring. IF you buy now, you can arrange for new electronics, new canvas and other improvements, but if you wait until Spring, you are not on any vendor’s work list schedule, and may not be able to get anything done in the spring rush.

3) Prices rise

During the fall and winter months there are always extra boat incentives to buy – and these can be substantial. Those incentives mostly disappear in the spring.

Austin Parker Appoints Cape Yachts as Exclusive Northeast Dealer

PRESS RELEASE, November 22 / 2017

Austin Parker appoints Cape Yachts as its exclusive dealer for the Northeast region of the United States.

Italian yacht builder Austin Parker is pleased to announce the addition of Cape Yachts to its North American dealer network. Cape Yachts will exclusively represent Austin Parker in the Northeast States. Established in 1986, Cape Yachts is a family-owned and operated business focused on providing Northeast boaters with quality yacht services and fine boats in both power and sail. Sharing a state-of-the-art facility with its sister company, South Wharf Yacht Yard & Marina, Cape Yachts has proven to be a successful, efficient “one-stop option” to discerning yachtsmen and boaters over the past 30 years. “We are excited to add Austin Parker to our family of fine builders”, said Dave Nolan, Owner of Cape Yachts & South Wharf Yacht Yard. “Austin Parker Yachts are held with great esteem throughout Europe and we are proud to now offer our clients the exceptional quality, custom workmanship and on-water performance of these fine yachts”. Mr. Nolan added, “Austin Parker is launching several new yachts this year including the new AP44 Sedan, AP48 Flybridge and the AP64 Flybridge designed by the renowned Fulvio De Simoni. Each of these luxurious yachts appeal to our New England Down East heritage, while offering our customers a custom yachting option not already owned by each of their friends and neighbors”. On behalf of Austin Parker, Gianni Gravagno, MD at Austin Parker Yacht USA, states: “Austin Parker is happy to be represented by such a prestigious dealer in New England as Cape Yachts In this important yachting area of the USA, the style and quality of our boats will certainly be particularly appreciated and Cape Yachts tradition, reputation and service facilities will match with Austin Parker design and quality of construction. We warmly welcome Dave Nolan and his team and look forward to their integration into the growing family of Austin Parker dealers in North America”.

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ABOUT AUSTIN PARKER

Located in Pisa, Italy, Austin Parker builds yachts in the style of the traditional lobster boats used by the fishermen of Maine in the tough conditions of the Atlantic Ocean. The yard’s range currently comprises eight models from 36ft-74ft.

ABOUT CAPE YACHTS & SOUTH WHARF YACHT YARD

Cape Yachts is a New Yacht & Brokerage company located in Padanarm, South Dartmouth, MA offering builds from Jupiter, Cobia, Beneteau, Austin Parker and Fountain Pajot. South Wharf Yacht Yard is a full service yard and marina, berthing boats to 130’ and authorized services center for Volvo, Cummins, Nanni, Yamaha, Garmin, RayMarine, Simrad / Navico and other fine OEM suppliers.

EXPLORE AUSTIN PARKER YACHTS

Yamaha Fall Sales Event

FOR A LIMITED TIME, PURCHASE AN ELIGIBLE NEW YAMAHA FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD AND RECEIVE: 6 YEARS OF WARRANTY PROTECTION on the purchase of eligible 90 hp – 300 hp four-stroke outboards Three years of Yamaha Limited Warranty Coverage, along with the additional protection of a three-year Yamaha Extended Service (Y.E.S.) plan. That’s a total of SIX years coverage at no additional cost.* UP TO$750 IN DEALER CREDIT on the purchase of eligible 2.5 hp – 75 hp four-stroke outboard Up to $750 in dealer credit toward the purchase of additional goods/services from your authorized participating Yamaha Outboard Dealer.*