YACHT & BOATING REVIEWS
David McDonald has ushered into the Delta a new era of yachting. He cruised up the San Joaquin River into the Downtown Stockton Marina aboard his beautiful 163-foot, James Bond-themed megayacht Casino Royale on the morning of March 21. His people had advised us a few weeks back of his plans to come up the river and this writer as well as many others were eagerly awaiting his arrival. Read more. Grand Banks 47 Heritage EU
I have to admit I don’t do a lot of research before doing a sea trial. Well, actually, I don’t do any before and just a little afterward. So when I received a call that John Baier, president of Oceanic Yachts in Sausalito, had a new Grand Banks 47 Heritage EU at the sales dock that we could take out for a sea trial, my immediate thought was, great, we will go motor around the Bay for a few hours at 7.5 knots and enjoy some quiet time. Read more. 2010 52' Sport Bridge
Its the Monday after the big Northern California Fall Boat Show at Jack London Square in Oakland and boats are still packed into the small slips like sardines in a can. As these boats all need to go back to their normal homes, this is a good opportunity to take one out for a test ride. Read more. 2010 Activa 5500
Having slightly over 40 years experience in the yacht sales business and delivering more than 100 motor-yachts in Northern California, Richard Bolands passion for the new 55-foot Activa Motoryacht is off the chart. Thats because Richard played an extensive role in working with Activa Yachts designing the exterior styling and interior layout of the new 55-foot Motoryacht. Read more. Californian 55 Long Range Cruiser
Given the volatility of oil prices these days, the boating community must think in terms of fuel economy. Unfortunately, very few manufacturers are ready or willing to meet the economical priorities of their customers. That cant be said for Californian Yachts of Perris, California. Read more. MasterCraft 300
The new MasterCraft 300 is nothing less than another work of brilliance from the company that has become synonymous with watersports. For the past seven years, MasterCraft has taken a radical departure from its basic roots by offering products other than boats associated with water skiing and wakeboarding. Nonetheless, nobody expected MasterCrafts latest model to be a 12,500-lb. Cruiser. Makes one wonder what their next offering will be in the future? Read more. Sunseeker Manhattan 60
The Sunseeker Manhattan 60 has a stunning profile with sleek lines, large ports, and just the right amount of shiny stainless to catch the glint of sun that is just now peeking through the sky. Read more.
Reviews on the latest yacht and boat models by the Delta Bay Yachtman's editorial team.
David McDonald has ushered into the Delta a new era of yachting. He cruised up the San Joaquin River into the Downtown Stockton Marina aboard his beautiful 163-foot, James Bond-themed megayacht Casino Royale on the morning of March 21. His people had advised us a few weeks back of his plans to come up the river and this writer as well as many others were eagerly awaiting his arrival. Read more. Grand Banks 47 Heritage EU
I have to admit I don’t do a lot of research before doing a sea trial. Well, actually, I don’t do any before and just a little afterward. So when I received a call that John Baier, president of Oceanic Yachts in Sausalito, had a new Grand Banks 47 Heritage EU at the sales dock that we could take out for a sea trial, my immediate thought was, great, we will go motor around the Bay for a few hours at 7.5 knots and enjoy some quiet time. Read more. 2010 52' Sport Bridge
Its the Monday after the big Northern California Fall Boat Show at Jack London Square in Oakland and boats are still packed into the small slips like sardines in a can. As these boats all need to go back to their normal homes, this is a good opportunity to take one out for a test ride. Read more. 2010 Activa 5500
Having slightly over 40 years experience in the yacht sales business and delivering more than 100 motor-yachts in Northern California, Richard Bolands passion for the new 55-foot Activa Motoryacht is off the chart. Thats because Richard played an extensive role in working with Activa Yachts designing the exterior styling and interior layout of the new 55-foot Motoryacht. Read more. Californian 55 Long Range Cruiser
Given the volatility of oil prices these days, the boating community must think in terms of fuel economy. Unfortunately, very few manufacturers are ready or willing to meet the economical priorities of their customers. That cant be said for Californian Yachts of Perris, California. Read more. MasterCraft 300
The new MasterCraft 300 is nothing less than another work of brilliance from the company that has become synonymous with watersports. For the past seven years, MasterCraft has taken a radical departure from its basic roots by offering products other than boats associated with water skiing and wakeboarding. Nonetheless, nobody expected MasterCrafts latest model to be a 12,500-lb. Cruiser. Makes one wonder what their next offering will be in the future? Read more. Sunseeker Manhattan 60
The Sunseeker Manhattan 60 has a stunning profile with sleek lines, large ports, and just the right amount of shiny stainless to catch the glint of sun that is just now peeking through the sky. Read more.
