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Though the dark-blue topsides and white decks look like traditional Down East style,
the MJM 50z is one of the most high-tech builds we’ve encountered.
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With a proud bow and sweet tumblehome, her look will set the hearts of many a yachtsman aflutter
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The bridgedeck can be opened up on the MJM 50z
with Strataglass curtains rolling out of the way on pleasant days.
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This boat was designed to run by Zurn Yacht Design, with close attention paid to
longitudinal center of gravity and weight savings built into the entire construction process.
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Because she’s powered by Volvo Penta IPS600s,
you may notice there’s no bow thruster tunnel.
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The galley and saloon area of the MJM 50z has a pleasant feel thanks to a gently curving overhead
that reminds you of being on a sailboat.
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A dinette converts easily to guest quarters.
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While there’s no flying-bridge version of the boat, that’s by design. MJM founder Bob Johnstone
likens the bridgedeck to a flying bridge, with the same invigorating experience at the main-deck level.
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A double-wide Stidd helm bench seat makes for comfort aboard and fits right in
with MJM’s technology-friendly approach to boatbuilding.
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The triple installation of Volvo Penta IPS600s is … er, cozy, but you’ll notice the service points
on the engines and the tops of the pod units are accessible.
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The MJM 50z is available with an optional bimini (shown folded here)
but the covered bridgedeck offers plenty of shelter from the sun already.
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The MJM 50z makes the most of her light, rigid construction
by having a Seakeeper gyro stabilizer as standard equipment.
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There’s a deceptive amount of stowage in the galley of the MJM 50z.
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The forepeak master stateroom makes the most of its nautical feel,
right down to the admiral’s chair at the lower left.
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The guest head or dayhead is situation just outside the passageway to the master stateroom.
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The MJM 50z is built by Boston Boat Works, and so can fly the colors proudly.
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The companion seating on the bridgedeck is also by Stidd and affords as good a view as the helm seat.
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A desk in the master stateroom may allow for guilt-free extended cruising,
if you can get a little work done each day. A pouf tucks underneath
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A sturdy bowrail makes it simple to get to the foredeck for anchoring or maintenance duties.
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All three panels of the windshield operate on power rams for instant ventilation
without having to reach across the helm dashboard.
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The MJM 50z is a real performer, burning less than 56 gallons per hour total at a cruise speed of 34 knots.
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We’ve heard tell of improved fuel consumption numbers thanks to the Seakeeper and tried to replicate them on our test of the boat. See what we found in the January 2016 issue of Power & Motoryacht.
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