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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
  • By Mike Smith
  • July 1, 2008
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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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