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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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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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White Scout 435 LXF luxury center console boat with quad outboard Mercury engines cruising past Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.

Scout 435LXF Li-Ion

An aerial view of an Aquila 45 Sport power catamaran anchored near a shoreline at sunset, featuring blue hull LED accent lights, yellow underwater lights, twin Mercury outboards, and paddleboards secured to its hardtop roof rack.

Aquila 45 Sport

An Intrepid 35 Valor powerboat with a deep-blue hull cruising at high speed on open blue ocean water.

Intrepid 35 Valor

An aerial overhead view of a blue and white Duchy 35 motor yacht underway, highlighting its teak swim platform, spacious aft cockpit seating, teak side decks, and roof-mounted solar panels.

Duchy 35

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Nearly 200 square feet of space is devoted to the saloon and the 12-seat dining area, making for quite a comfortable feel when entertaining groups.

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