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Reliant 40

Down East Darling: The Reliant 40
  • By Daniel Harding
  • August 6, 2016

Reliant 40

With a top end of 28 knots, the Reliant 40 can quickly leave Castle Hill in its wake.

Reliant 40

Even though the 40 has a narrow, 11’4”, beam, she sports large side decks that make getting to the bow easy and safe.

Reliant 40

There’s just something about a large, crisp American flag that dresses up a blue-hulled yacht.

Reliant 40

What the forward stateroom lacks in width she makes up for with beautiful joinery.

Reliant 40

The galley to port reminds us of being aboard a sailboat, and we mean that in a good way.
Stowage is plentiful in this space.

Reliant 40

[Wipes drool from mouth] The airy, protected saloon looks like damn-fine spot to enjoy some sundowners.

Reliant 40

Pulling the throttle back to 15.2 knots gives the 40 a range of 300 miles.

Reliant 40

The Reliant 40 fits right in at Newport Harbor, even amongst the die-hard sailing crowd.
A beautiful boat is a beautiful boat.

Reliant 40

Power & Motoryacht contributor Dennis Caprio helps get the 40 ready for her photo shoot.

Reliant 40

Even with a mooring snagged to her port prop, the Reliant 40 still shines!

Read our boat test of the Reliant 40 Commuter here. ▶

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Daniel Harding

Editor-in-Chief of Power & Motoryacht
One of the lucky ones who was born into boating, Dan grew up cruising aboard his family’s 33 Egg Harbor. Marinas and boatyards served as summer school and the foundation for a career on the water. When not chasing stories for Power & Motoryacht magazine he can be found cruising Long Island Sound with his wife, sons, and faithful (furry) first mate Salty.

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