| If you are gearing up for a sailing vacation, yet you | | | | editors say that the size does not go to waste, with |
| don't actually own a boat, then you will have some | | | | a "large bridge deck saloon with room for a U-shaped |
| choices to make. Will you be buying new, buying | | | | settee, a separate sitting nook, a forward-facing |
| used or chartering. The sailing yacht you choose will | | | | navigation station with a 360-degree view and a |
| affect how choppy or how smooth the ride is, which | | | | good-sized galley." |
| is particularly important if you have any lily-livered | | | | The light wood lets in a lot of sunshine, as do the |
| landlubbers aboard your vessel! Sailing yachts can be | | | | multiple skylights and windows. There are three or |
| as luxurious as you choose, having considerable room | | | | four large sleeping cabins. The exterior is particularly |
| beneath the deck or no subterranean cabin at all. | | | | sleek with its dark bottom, light top and stream-lined |
| Here are a few magnificent, luxury yachts | | | | speedy appearance; everyone will be jealous when |
| recommended by Sail Magazine. | | | | you pull up in this mid-sized beauty! Prices start at |
| The Feeling 55 is a large offshore-cruising monohull | | | | $995,500 although you may find a few brokers |
| sailing yacht offered by Alliaura Marine that caught | | | | offering fractional ownership too. Visit Broadblueusa |
| the eye of Sail Magazine editors. The twin | | | | for more information. |
| 55-horsepower diesel engine picks up when the | | | | Island Packet Yachts offer impressive-looking |
| sail-drives lack the wind power to fly. There is good | | | | exteriors that have evolved over the years, giving |
| maneuverability for such a wide boat, which houses a | | | | consumers what they like with subtle tweaks to |
| large cockpit and a garage-sized saloon with | | | | each model. The solid construction and ivory gel coat |
| 360-degree sea views, not to mention opulent | | | | contributes to the stability and durability of this sailing |
| accommodations. | | | | yacht. There is a large aft deck for sunbathers and |
| The gorgeous interior houses a wood-finished bar | | | | plenty of room around the side decks for enjoying |
| area with sinks and counter space, comfy bench | | | | the view, rather than cluttering with gear. |
| seating and master suites with lots of storage space | | | | The galley, state room and navigation center look |
| and a quaint reading lounge. It is no surprise that | | | | akin to the bigger, more expensive luxury yacht |
| many luxury yacht charters have added The Feeling | | | | charters so you are getting a lot packed into this |
| 55 to their repertoire. Visit Williamsandsmithells or | | | | modest vessel. The Island Packet 485 offers lots of |
| Alliaura for more information. | | | | space and a high grade interior. You can look at |
| The Broadblue 500 catamaran sailing yacht stands at | | | | brochures, photos and read information about their |
| 50 feet in length with a 28-foot beam. Sail Magazine | | | | sail boats at Iyp. |