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This month we decided to highlight two different types of boats for our boat of the month. We chose a J-30, which is a less expensive option to get on the water, versus the Beneteau 36.7. Both are great, comfortable, race/cruiser boats that would make any new boat owner happy. See below for the reviews.

We will start with the J-30 listing, asking price $27,500. There are quite a few of these boats in Casco Bay and not too many years ago, there was a big one design class for the weekend races. The boat sleeps 6, has beautiful teak and holly sole, a drop leaf table for dining, and plenty of storage space for all of your things. The boat has been well maintained by one owner and we think it is a must see. To read further, click here.

Here we have another great boat, the Beneteau 36.7, with an asking price of $118,500. This boat has more bells and whistles compared with the J-30, and is much newer, only five years old. The head is complete with a shower and it would be a comfortable boat to cruise with the family. The bottom has been professionally faired so it will be a fast racer in addition to a cruiser. Casco Bay has one of these boats already so why not add to the fleet and create a great one-design class? (there were 50 boats at the North American Championships in Buffalo, NY last year) You can read the full write up with specs here.

The Center Harbor 35 is an elegant, sophisticated and fast looking boat, designed by Joel White and built by Brooklin Boat Yard. The boat can accomodate a large party for a daysail, but can also be easily handled solo. If you would like to stay overnight, there are comfortable berths down below, amongst the beautiful teak and mahogany interior. I have raced on a Center Harbor design before, and I can say first hand that they are fast and they handle like a dream. This boat is a classic beauty and that is why it makes our brokerage boat of the month. To see more click here.

Walter Greene is arguably the finest trimaran designer and builder of his time and SCOUT is arguably one of his finest efforts both in design and construction!! Her one owner has used her primarily as a fast cruiser. She has had the finest of care from a knowledgeable yachtsman and shows extremely well. Major upgrades in ‘06 include a custom carbon fiber spar!!

I have sailed and raced this boat which is fun, fast and safe. Unfortunately the time I raced the boat the wind quit and after hours of bobbing around we had to call it quits and go in for dinner. Even though the wind died that day, earlier the owner let me drive the boat for awhile and we got her going over 12knots in light breeze. Boy its fun to sail by those old, slow monohulls!

I also was on board for a sail test once off Freeport where we got the speed up over 18 knots as I recall. That was a lot of fun but didn’t last long because we were testing a bunch of different sails.

The boat has raced in a few offshore races including the Monhegan Island Race and the Yarmouth Cup.  This is truly a one of a kind.

To see more pics and a full description, click here