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The Return of the Motorsailer? Gallery

For a long time there has been a stigma attached to motorsailers: They're neither good motoryachts nor good sailboats. But in a world where "going green" has become a chief concern and "the rising price of fuel" has become a clich, many manufacturers of both boats and engines are looking toward hybrid machines. And although most motoryacht builders are still staying clear of sail power in favor
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  • July 1, 2008
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Starboard Inboard Profile

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Workers prepare the framing.

You can see how, with the exception of her keel, the 56 MS resembles a pilothouse motoryacht.

Mit-sea-Ah’s motoryacht lines are visible as she runs under engine power.

Her saloon shows that there is no compromise in luxury.

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An Axopar With Teeth

A classic mahogany wooden runabout boat named "Bucket List" cruising across a lake at dusk, throwing up a spray of white water.

Legacy Continued

A side-profile running shot of the sleek, white Ferretti Yachts 800 luxury motor yacht cruising at speed on calm blue water, showcasing its large glass windows, sweeping lines, and expansive flybridge superstructure.

Ferretti 800

A front-angle shot of a white Silent Yachts solar-electric catamaran docked at a marina, showcasing its wide multihull bow and solar panel array stretching across the upper decks.

High Voltage. High seas.

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